Like any great modern love story, ours began with a swipe. On September 1, 2023, two hopeful romantics—quietly searching for something real—matched on a dating app. After some solid digital flirting, we met in person on September 7, and I was immediately struck by just how tall he was (we're talking top-shelf-without-a-stool tall). What surprised me even more was how naturally we fell into conversation, as if we’d known each other for ages. By the end of the night, we shared our first kiss, and I quietly hoped the evening would never end. And now here we are… swiped right into forever.

It was February 7, 2025, and though I had a feeling the moment was coming, I never expected it to happen so quietly and intimately in the comfort of his bedroom. He had planned to wait until Valentine’s Day, but his heart couldn’t hold onto the secret any longer. After a casual afternoon of golf, he came home while I was in the shower (because naturally, life-changing moments wait for no one). We sat on the bed, chatting about our day like it was any other evening, when suddenly, with a soft look in his eyes. He stood up, walked over to his dresser, and pulled out a small ring box. My heart swelled. There were no grand gestures—just him, me, and a moment so genuine it brought me to tears. Saying yes was the easiest thing I’ve ever done.