We met on a dating app called BLK. I actually swiped left seven times, convinced he was just another match I wasn’t ready for. I kept telling myself he wasn’t my type—call it delusion if you want. But he kept popping back up, and something about his persistence kept pulling me in. One more look… one more message… until I finally gave in. And look at us now. Little did I know that the swipe I almost didn’t make would lead me exactly where I was meant to be. The man I tried to dodge became the one I can’t imagine life without. Now here we are, proving that the one you try to avoid might just be the one you were meant for all along.

When I moved to South Carolina, I downloaded the BLK app, thinking I just needed a little consistency in my life. Then Kim’s profile popped up, and I said, “Ouuu, short, fine, and chocolate—Lord, go ahead and do your thing.” We started talking on Snap, finally linked up, and boom—instant chemistry. She had me laughing, blushing, and questioning all my life choices within the first hour. From that moment on, I knew this wasn’t just a swipe or a vibe—this was someone I wanted around for a long time. She shows up, she tries, she loves loudly, and she keeps me on my toes. And honestly, that’s one of the many reasons I’m standing here today marrying the woman I once thought was just another match… but ended up being my perfect match.