Hayley and Jorge met because of their joint affinity for three things: Science, Faith, and Rock Climbing. Jorge had been living in LA for 4 years, Hayley for 4 months. But one thing they both discovered early on was the Stronghold Climbing Gym. For months, Hayley and Jorge went to the same climbing gym at different times, on different days. But one Saturday, they happened to be there at the same time. Did they talk? No. Did they meet eyes and experience love at first sight? Nope. Did they climb next to each other? Probably. Hayley doesn't remember. Jorge vaguely does. But the very next day, there was a Faith and Science speaking event at a local Catholic Church. Jorge was helping host the event while Hayley was just eager to hear about some of her favorite topics. Then as (what we believe to be) Divine Providence would have it, Jorge recognized Hayley and introduced himself. Hayley, eager for a climbing buddy, sought him out after the event, and they exchanged numbers (of course). After a couple of weeks, Jorge and Hayley discovered that their relationship extended beyond rock climbing. Dating inevitably ensued. Fast forward to 1 year later: the gyms and speaking events are all closed, but Hayley and Jorge are still together.