It was 2 weeks before Uzo’s 29th birthday in 2022, and she was planning an epic trip around Spain when she decided to take a quick peek at her Hinge Profile… before deleting it. She wanted to see if there was anyone who would pique her curiosity… enter Francis. Uzo had a prompt on her profile that said, “Qualities I’m looking for in a plus-one wedding date,” and her answer was, “Someone who knows how to dance and can keep up with me on the dance floor.” Francis said, “Lol. I believe that would be me”. After matching on the app, they spoke every day until their First Date. The day before Thanksgiving, Uzo and Francis went on their first date. They went ice skating. They were HORRIBLE. They gripped the ice rink wall as if their lives depended on it… because it did. But what Uzo realized quickly as she was failing at ice skating was how kind-hearted and calm Francis was, even when she was freaking out. Uzo knew this date was different because she decided to take a selfie with Francis, something she’d never done on any other date. Francis then took Uzo to eat Thai food (her favorite), and they talked and laughed into the wee hours of the night. That night, Uzo woke at 2 AM, and she felt an overwhelming feeling in her chest, something she had never felt before. She felt this feeling of excitement and anxiety. She got on her knees and prayed to God. She asked God if he was the one, then to make it as clear as day. Since that day, Francis has been so intentional about their relationship and has always made Uzo feel loved and appreciated. Francis was the man she prayed to God for: a travel partner and a fellow music lover. In the past 2 years, they have traveled to over 5 countries, attended concerts, and cooked many meals together. Francis showed Uzo love and affection that gave Uzo peace beyond understanding. Three months later, Francis asked Uzo to be his girlfriend on Valentine's Day. And 2 years and 1 month after that, Francis asked Uzo to marry him... in Paris. And now here we are, planning our wedding and life together.