We met on Hinge in the summer of 2023, and after a few days of chatting, we decided to meet in person. Our first date was in August at Scoops Ice Cream Shop in Madison, IN — casual, low-pressure, and a perfect way to get to know each other. It didn’t take long for us to feel a real connection. Two months later, on October 1st, Joshua asked to make it official — in the parking lot of his apartment complex, of all places. Not the most glamorous spot, but it felt right for us. A few months after that, in the middle of a freezing January night, standing in her parents' driveway, Joshua told me he loved me for the first time. It was quiet and simple, and one of those moments we’ll never forget. From then on, everything just kept falling into place. The more time we spent together, the more it became clear: this is it.