Julius first came across Martina on Hinge in December 2022, just days before leaving for Germany for Christmas. Despite his upcoming trip, he knew he had to meet her. He asked if she’d go out with him when he returned in two weeks. Martina agreed—and then promptly forgot about it. Lucky for her, Julius didn’t! True to his word, he reached out again after his trip, and on January 4, 2023, they met at Amelie in Greenwich Village. Their first date involved great wine, better conversation, and a mutual realization that this might be something special. Since then, they’ve turned their meeting place into a yearly tradition, returning to Amelie every January 4th in 2024 and 2025. (The staff might not know their names yet, but give it time.) Their first trip together? Milwaukee, WI, for Martina’s friend’s wedding. In just over a year, they’ve visited 10+ destinations across five countries on four continents. Somewhere between navigating foreign cities and splitting countless desserts, Julius proposed in Mexico in March 2024. Martina said yes, and now they can’t wait to see where life takes them next—together.