Like most people our age, we initially met on a dating app. After matching on the app, we talked pretty consistently for a few months but never met in person. Things fizzled out and we both moved on with our lives, talking very sporadically. In December of 2021, Tess reached out to Carly randomly, complaining about the flat tire she got that day (Carly loves to tell this part). After talking again for a few weeks, Tess asked to talk on the phone. Carly was skeptical but agreed, and within minutes Carly was smitten. Now with a blended family of 2 cats and 3 dogs, we are grateful for that flat tire.