How does a matchmaker find love? It's a problem Carla decided to answer and prioritize for herself. Dating people from her own network felt unprofessional, and meeting people out in the wild was tricky - especially when she was always in “work mode,” hoping to connect others rather than herself. Add in a global pandemic, and the dating pool felt more like a dried-up well. And how does someone who just came out of a marriage and who definitely does NOT want a serious relationship stay single? Well, not by meeting Carla, apparently. Greg and Carla encountered each other on the dating app Bumble, where the serious-minded bump into the not-so-serious and you don't know who is who. Carla had placed her career front and center to be fully transparent. She needed someone brave enough to accept her social and demanding entrepreneurial career which she was passionate about and not giving up anytime soon! Greg had an intriguing, genuine (and quite handsome!) look - he was someone who stood out. She swiped right - the wisest action of her life. Their first phone call lasted over an hour. They talked about everything - from Greg's passion for aviation to dreams and unexpected common ground. When she hung up, Carla thought, "What just happened?" There was a natural, electric energy. A few days later, they met in a park by the bay shore. As they strolled along, Greg felt something shift. He wasn’t just enjoying a walk - he was savoring a moment with someone who genuinely wanted to know him, who he wanted to know more. For their second date, Greg was pleasantly surprised with Carla’s fun idea for ping pong. Greg loved how playful she was, and in between laughter and teasing, something deep was building. He found himself thinking: this is someone I want in my life for the long haul. He realized that connection was so strong that it was worth foregoing bachelor life. Things unfolded naturally and quickly. They became exclusive and discussed that if the universe would bless them with children, they would welcome them anytime. And then the universe responded that it would be now! The day after they said "I love you", six months after they met, they found out they were having a baby. Fittingly, around Valentine's Day in 2022, their daughter Ava was born - and their hearts have been full ever since. Together, they’ve built something extraordinary: a life rooted in authenticity, laughter, deep love, and the promise of many adventures ahead. What started with a swipe and a spark quickly became the kind of connection most people search a lifetime to find.