Chris and Ly-An’s story began with a match on Coffee Meets Bagel—a modern spark that quickly turned into something timeless. Chris was immediately drawn to Ly-An’s smile and the charm that radiated from her profile, while Ly-An sensed something different about him: a sincerity and attentiveness she hadn’t seen elsewhere. On their first date, Chris arrived early at the little pizza spot Ly-An suggested. She rushed over after coaching a swim meet and she was worried about being late (and she was) but the moment she walked in, her smile lit up the whole room. From the very start, conversation flowed effortlessly—she talked, he listened with calm interest, and together they laughed their way through slices of pizza and a Nutella pizza dessert they’d both been eyeing. What followed was a rhythm that felt natural, like they’d always known each other. For Chris, it was the way Ly-An’s energy and warmth made every day brighter. For Ly-An, it was the small gestures—Chris’s quiet patience, his steady presence, and how he always made her feel truly seen. They balanced each other perfectly: her spark brought life to his calm, and his steadiness gave her a safe space to dream. Whether it was hiking (even if Ly-An mostly yapped her way up the trail), singing on road trips, or sharing new foods, they found joy in building a world together. It didn’t take long for Chris to know he had found the person he wanted to spend forever with. So, he brought Ly-An back to where it all began. With a familiar smile and a question in his heart, he asked her to marry him. And with all the certainty in the world, she said yes.