Preston’s profile popped up on Ary’s Suggested Friends list on Facebook. She was immediately struck by his beautiful smile and warm energy. She reached out to 3 mutual friends (including 2 pastors) she highly trusted to get their perspective before pursuing anything. Preston and Ary go to the same church, but hadn’t met in person. After getting a good report from these people she respected, she slid into Preston’s messenger. At first, he expressed that he was “quite happy being single” but now he says Ary was the spouse he had been praying for for years. Their first date was December 2, 2017 at the Cafe Intermezzo in the Avalon. It was supposed to just be coffee but turned into dinner as well. Preston and Ary have both been through a lot of difficulties in past relationships, so they feel very grateful to have found true love where it is safe and faithful. During their time dating, Preston realized he was transgender and made the decision to start living more authentically. God is continually transforming their love and is guiding them to learn and grow as they walk this tightrope of life together.