Like many modern love stories, ours began with a swipe. On a dating app called Hinge. What started as a casual conversation quickly turned into daily chats, shared laughs, and a growing collection of inside jokes. At first, it was all lighthearted and fun neither of us expected anything serious. But then Uriel asked me out on a date, and I said yes. Our first night out was a little bit of everything: sushi (a clear win), a quick stop at a bar for drinks, and then off to see The Iron Claw at the movies. I wasn’t sure what to expect but somewhere between the laughs, the stories, and the unexpected movie choice, I found myself really enjoying his company. By the end of the night, I was already hoping he’d ask me out again. That one fun, easygoing date turned into something deeper and now here we are, planning forever.