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Amanda & Justin

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Amanda Estrella

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Justin Friend

October 2, 2025

Wrightsville Beach, NC
116 days116 d3 hours3 h30 minutes30 min7 seconds7 s

How the Story Began

A story of second chances, streaming shows, and unexpected forever.

Amanda wasn't new to the dating world, but was exhausted by it. Swipe after swipe, message after message, it all started to feel like background noise to a life that was already full of its own chaos. She had two huskies, her career was starting, fighting was on the table again, and the peace of her solitude was finally back. Still, something in her wasn't ready to give up entirely. She decided to give Bumble one last try. Maybe, just maybe, something good could come from it. Justin, on the other end, was doing the same thing, putting himself out there with cautious hope. When Amanda's profile popped up, he thought he was being catfished, but still sent the message. Burnt out, not looking at his photos, Amanda responded in the most Amanda way possible: with direct honesty. She handed him her number and deactivated the app. A quiet exit with no certainty Justin would even reach out. Justin made the jump, sent the message, but of course... Amanda was being, well, Amanda. Intentionally antisocial, keeping her distance, not responding for almost a month. But then, Justin, still around, still interested, sent her a text that made her pause. "Should I wait to watch Loki with you?" It was sweet. Unexpected. And oddly intimate. Something about it felt different, yet familiar. It was as if someone had remembered a part of her without knowing her yet. The message broke through her walls in a way she hadn't anticipated. When they finally met in person, it was as if something clicked into place. Whatever awkwardness first dates bring, was not there (except Amanda's nervous giggles). She felt at home with Justin. So much so that she never really left his apartment after that. Like, literally. Her toothbrush was there before the weekend ended. From that point on, Amanda and Justin built something real. In that first year together, they laid a foundation of love, trust, laughter, and countless marathons of shows. They knew who they were apart and learned who they wanted to be together. That strength carried them into 2 years of long distance. Most people fear distance, but for them, it was just geography. Their long distance connection was built on honesty, late night calls, and a few emotional airport goodbyes, that only deepened their love. Life continued to evolve and so did their love story. Finally reunited, Justin adopted her huskies, Bane and Gotham, and they have raised a timid stray cat named Ninja. Now, with all they've built and all they've weathered, Amanda and Justin look ahead. No more swiping, no more wondering what if. Just love, loyalty and a shared life full of laughter, adventure, and furry companions. The future is unwritten, but one thing's for certain: she found the Captain America of her dreams and he found his forever Wonder Woman.

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