We're getting married!

Once upon a time in the wild world of online dating, Maggie and Greg matched on EHarmony in January 2023, both feeling the pressure of approaching milestones—Maggie nearing her 30s and Greg basking in the afterglow of his 31st birthday. They thought, “Why not spend some money on love? What else are we going to do with our lives?” After exchanging some banter online, they finally decided to meet. However, between Greg juggling family plans and Maggie deep in her Fellowship program, their first date wasn’t until eight weeks later. They agreed it would be worth the wait—after all, if Cupid wanted them to meet, he wouldn’t let a little thing like busy schedules get in the way, right? Fast forward to April 25, 2023. Greg told Maggie he was a regular at The Office in Morristown, NJ, but the truth was, he had to call his cousin Nick for the recommendation. Little did Maggie know, Greg never frequented north of the Driscoll Bridge. Meanwhile, Maggie, fresh from a brunch with her cousins, encountered a monsoon on her way home. “Perfect!” she thought. “Nothing says ‘great date’ like looking elegant while drenched!” Unfazed by the impending flood, Maggie decided to test Greg's commitment by suggesting they meet at The Office in Ridgewood instead, claiming it was just as far for him. Apparently, she’d never heard of Google Maps, because Ridgewood was not in any way comparable to Morristown. But Greg, ever the gentleman, decided to brave the storm, driving two hours through the rain—probably thinking that if he drowned on the way, at least he would have died a man of honor. Maggie, now feeling every bit of first-date jitters, arrived at the venue, rehearsing her mental pep talk about this being the first of many future first dates. Just as she walked in, she noticed a tall, handsome guy and skipped right past him, thinking, “Wow, I wish I was going out with that guy!” Surprise! It was Greg... who was still waiting in the vestibule, probably because he was too focused on Googling “How to impress on a first date” instead of actually sitting down. They finally met, and Greg, looking slightly panicked, extended his hand to shake. But Maggie, having no regard for personal space, opted for a hug. They plopped down, and to everyone’s shock—including Greg’s—he started talking. Apparently, he had been saving up all his words for this moment because suddenly, he couldn’t stop! Maggie smiled, reveling in the fact that this guy was actually funnier than his online profile suggested. Their conversation flowed like the rain outside, and both knew they didn’t want the night to end. As they left that night, both Maggie and Greg felt like love was truly worth some sacrifice—like driving two hours in the rain and that just maybe, Cupid was right, this date was worth waiting for. They hope to bring that laughter and joy into a lifelong marriage, filled with more mishaps and adventures. And that’s the story of how love can strike even during a torrential downpour!