Paige and Thomas met on the dating app Hinge. After matching, they decided to meet in person for their first date at a dive bar, where the night quickly filled with games of ring toss, table tennis, and pool. What started as a casual first date turned into hours of laughing and getting to know each other. When the night ended, neither of them was ready for it to be over. That first date turned into spending the rest of the week together, and from that point on they were pretty much inseparable. Little did they know that just three months later, they would be moving in together.

Paige and Thomas met in May, and their relationship quickly took off. By July, Thomas decided not to waste any time and was the first to say “I love you.” Paige, on the other hand, was a little caught off guard and admits it took her a few more weeks to fully come to terms with the L word. But when she finally knew she was ready to say it, she looked at Thomas, he looked at her, and in that moment they both knew exactly how they felt. By November, things had progressed quickly and the two found themselves touring apartments together. The very first one they walked into instantly felt like home. Fast forward a few years and they’ve renewed their lease and continued building their life together there. When their lease ends in May, they’re excited to start the search for their next home and the next chapter of their story.

Paige and Thomas bonded early on over two things: a love for the outdoors and a shared taste in EDM music. In the beginning of their relationship, a lot of their conversations involved sending songs back and forth over text, constantly trying to outdo each other with the next great track. Outside of music, the two quickly discovered they shared the same love for adventure. Camping, off-roading, getting a little dirty, and hiking new trails quickly became some of their favorite ways to spend time together. While Colorado provides plenty of opportunities to explore, their love for the outdoors doesn’t stop there. Paige and Thomas will travel just about anywhere if it means discovering a new trail, mountain view, or outdoor adventure. Ironically, they love the outdoors so much that they still haven’t taken a beach vacation together. Somehow their trips always involve hiking boots instead of flip flops. Travel has become a big part of their life together. Along the way they’ve explored places like North Carolina, Arizona, Tennessee, Banff, Portland (Maine), Ohio, and Seattle, along with international adventures in Amsterdam and Düsseldorf, with Tokyo next on the list. For Paige and Thomas, the best memories are made exploring somewhere new together, and they’re excited for many more adventures ahead.