It all began with a 'super like.' Well actually, it all began with Danielle moving from Austin to Chicago with her beloved Australian Shepherd, Ellie, in late 2019. A native Texan, she figured she would be running back south in no time, but her best friend, Cintia, encouraged her to give the Midwest a try. New to Chicago’s winters, Danielle thought she would really explore the city and meet new people when it got a little warmer out that spring. March 2020 had different plans. After spending the earlier part of lockdown running, biking, and hanging out with his dog, Martin, Dan decided to explore Tinder for new connections. A profile popped up that stopped him in his swipes: a cute Texan gal, new to the city, with the most adorable pup. Dan wanted to make sure that he got her attention and made a great first impression, so he used a ‘super like’ to show Danielle that he was serious. A while into lockdown, Danielle turned to Tinder to start meeting people. In June 2020, she swiped across a charming Midwestern audio engineer named Dan with an adorable Corgi. His profile was marked with a bright blue star, showing he had ‘super liked’ her. It was a match! After lots of back-and-forth messaging, Dan and Danielle decided to meet at a safe distance in Dan’s front yard. When Danielle walked up, Martin immediately gave her a sniff test and some warning nibbles. Dan’s BFF, Matt, was also waiting up, perhaps to ensure his friend wasn’t being catfished. When Martin determined the situation was safe enough and Matt rollerbladed away, Danielle and Dan’s first date commenced. Conversation flowed, sparks flew, and puppy love ensued. Ellie and Martin’s initial animosity melted away into a begrudging tolerance as they watched their humans fall in love that summer. Danielle and Dan found that they loved doing just about everything together, including taking road trips, cooking delicious meals, playing scrabble, watching bad tv, and taking hikes. Even things like running errands seemed better when they were with each other. Being together just felt like the most wonderful adventure. Two years flew by in a blur of shared laughter, cozy nights in, and the occasional doggy drama. Dan and Danielle decided to take the leap and move in together. They bought a charming home built in 1924, which became the new backdrop for their blossoming love story. With Danielle’s exquisite taste and Dan’s DIY attitude, they immediately began to make it their own. Ellie and Martin got to enjoy their own yard for the rest of their days. Dan and Danielle got to enjoy their coffee together every morning. On a cozy fall day in 2023, in their pink kitchen, which they had renovated together and had shared countless meals, dances, coffees, and laughs in, a nervous Dan dropped to one knee. With a heartfelt proposal and a very excited Martin cheering them on, Dan asked Danielle to be his forever. Her response? A resounding "Duh." To Dan and Danielle, the idea of spending forever together is pure and simple. They can’t wait to share their joy with their families in their beloved home, surrounded by the laughter and love that brought them together.