Jeff and Laura matched on Hinge in May 2022, and things took off fast. They bonded over the Yankees. Laura grew up in a Yankees household and Jeff is a die-hard fan. That summer was intense and great but filled with travel. Laura flew off to Tanzania and then to Italy. Jeff went out west for various friend and work trips. Somewhere between time zones and life pulling in different directions, they broke up. But fate had other plans. In June 2023, they found their way back to each other—still with the same spark. Love was never lost, not even a little bit. They fell in love all over again, this time with an even deeper appreciation for the little things: sharing new foods, Yankees games, spontaneous laughter, and quiet mornings with Jeff’s beloved cat Jeeter (after Derek but more cat-like), curled up nearby. Then came the mountain. A near-death experience while climbing. Two foot surgeries later, Jeff was healing—not just physically, but emotionally too—with Laura by his side every step of the way. Their love now is resilient. Full of joy and fun. The fun hasn’t stopped—and neither has the gratitude.Because love comes to those who wait for it……and to those brave enough to try again.