After a few intense text conversations about politics, religion, and education on the Hinge dating app Ash finally let Michael take her on a date for drinks and dinner after repeatedly turning him down for weeks. Even though Ash was running 30 minutes late we met in Ogden, Utah at a local restaurant. We were both very nervous but managed to get through dinner. After drinks settled in we decided to go for a walk across the street at a Christmas light village were we had our first kisses. Once Ash was convinced Michael wasn't a serial killer he took her home and never let her go. We fell in love and saw each other every day since.