Like many modern love stories, ours began in the most unexpected of places — a dating app. It may not sound like the start of a fairytale, but somehow, it was exactly where our story was meant to begin. Both of us had been single for over three years — not because we weren’t open to love, but because we were waiting for something that simply felt right. Some might call it picky; we like to think of it as patient. If you ask Alexander, he’ll tell you that our story actually started long before that first date — because, according to him, we matched a few years earlier. Unfortunately, Alexandria never responded (oops!). But when fate — or the algorithm — gave us a second chance, Alexander decided to give it another shot. Thankfully, this time, the timing was right. Our first date was at Ted’s Montana Grill, where Alexander confidently ordered a rare bison burger — a bold move that nearly sent Alexandria running for the door. But she stayed, and somewhere between laughter, conversation, and maybe a few raised eyebrows, something special began to take root. As we spent more time together, we discovered just how many little things we had in common — far beyond just sharing a name. We were both originally from the Charlotte area, both had dogs named Bella (yes, really!), and both of our fathers happened to be electricians. It felt like the universe had been quietly weaving our stories together long before we met. What started as a simple dinner soon turned into something undeniable. Within four months, we knew this was it — the kind of love you don’t question. We moved in together, began building our life side by side, and the rest, as they say, is history — our favorite story of all.