Cristina and Erik’s story started in Ithaca, while they were tucked away in the middle of nowhere for business school. Despite their determination to avoid dating a fellow MBA student, fate intervened when they each swiped right on Hinge. Immediately, they began uncovering red flags. MBA student. Red flag. No car. Red flag. Previously married. Red flag. Works in finance. Red flag. He was her TA. Red flag. However, amidst the billowing red flags, there were glimmers of hope and compatibility that could not be overlooked. 80s babies. Green flag. He never used dating apps. Green flag. Dancing salsa (poorly) on the first date. Green flag. Never running out of things to talk about. Green flag. Laughing at each other’s jokes. Green flag. As we embark on this journey together, we are grateful for the unexpected twists and turns that led us to each other, and we can’t wait to share our love and joy with you all.