When one romantic opportunity ends, a new one often begins. This was a lesson learned by Mark Hoppus, who reflected on an unsuccessful date with Melissa Joan Hart, the beloved star of Sabrina the Teenage Witch.

The iconic Blink-182 musician candidly shared details about his dinner with the talented actress in his forthcoming memoir, Fahrenheit-182, as reported by People. In this eye-opening book, he recounts their experience dining on sushi in the San Fernando Valley, highlighting that an undeniable chemistry simply wasn’t present between them. “It was an awful date. She was very nice, but we weren’t connecting,” he recalled. “Everything in her life revolved around acting and it was hard to relate to her about anything else,” he wrote, providing insight into the challenges of their conversation.

To illustrate the disconnect, Hoppus shared that during their date, Hart mentioned she typically consumes whatever is available at catering on set when asked about her favorite foods. Additionally, she noted her preference for reading scripts rather than any particular books. “From her perspective, I’m sure all I could talk about was music,” he elaborated. “We just weren’t a good match. It was tough.” This candid admission highlights the importance of mutual interests in forming connections.

Nonetheless, after returning home that evening, Hoppus received a voicemail from a talented MTV executive named Skye, on whom he had developed a crush. Although she had previously turned down his romantic advances, their conversation that night lasted until dawn, sparking a new connection. Less than a year later, in 2000, they celebrated their wedding. The happy couple now shares a 22-year-old son named Jack, showcasing how sometimes, unexpected paths lead to lasting love.

Similarly, Melissa Joan Hart found happiness in her personal life as well. She married her husband Mark Wilkerson in 2003, and they have built a beautiful family together. The couple is proud parents to three sons: Mason, now 19, Braydon, aged 17, and Tucker, who is 12. Their journey illustrates how relationships can flourish over time.

Mark Hoppus’ highly anticipated memoir, Fahrenheit-182, is scheduled for release on April 8, providing fans with further insights into his life and experiences.