Our story starts with someone else doing the swiping. Abby’s best friend, Lexie, came across Reilee’s brand-new Hinge profile and immediately took notice. Between the storm-chasing prompts and a dog wearing a sweater, she was convinced she knew the perfect girl for him. She sent him a like with a simple message: I know the perfect girl for you. She asked Reilee if he’d be open to connecting with Abby—the girl in one of her photos—and he was immediately open to it. Not long after, Reilee reached out, and we started texting about hobbies, interests, and all the little things that make getting to know someone exciting. For our first date, we planned to keep it casual with drinks. Reilee chose Restoration Hardware because of Abby’s interior design background—a thoughtful touch that set the tone from the start. Drinks quickly turned into dinner, dinner turned into hours of conversation, and before we knew it, we were the last people in the restaurant. The waiters were sweeping around us as we kept talking, completely unaware of the time. That night made it clear there was something special between us. What started with a perfectly timed introduction and a simple plan for drinks turned into a love story neither of us could have imagined. The rest, as they say, is history—and we can’t wait to spend forever together.