It all started with a swipe right… proof that solid life decisions can be made in under a second. Planning our first date was a logistical nightmare thanks to work trips and chaotic schedules, so naturally, it landed on Valentine’s Day. Nothing like accidentally adding pressure to a first date but somehow, it worked! About a year in, COVID hit, and we decided to bunker down together—either a bold romantic move or the ultimate relationship test. Luckily, we passed! Then came a move to Atlanta, turning us into long-distance pros for 2.5 years, powered by FaceTime, frequent flyer miles, and pure stubborn will. During that time, we each adopted a dog (separately, but with suspiciously similar timing), unknowingly starting our future family. Eventually, we landed in the same zip code again, bought a home, and combined our lives and our dogs under one roof. After seven years of love and just the right amount of chaos, on a hike in Argentinian Patagonia, Andy finally popped the question, and Erika said yes! All from one tiny swipe—and somehow, the best parts of this story are still being written.