Like many modern love stories, ours began with a swipe and a little motherly advice. Jenna had just moved to Raleigh after college, eager for a new adventure—only to have the world shut down a month later. After a lot of solo walks and way too much takeout, her mom gently suggested, “Why don’t you try a dating app?” They met on Bumble—yes, the dating app where the girl makes the first move (which Jenna likes to remind people as it was the best message Matt has ever received). After a few witty exchanges and the realization that they both had an alarming amount of love for tacos and golden retrievers, they agreed to meet in person. However, Jenna was flying out the next morning to visit her family for a week. Not wanting the spark to fizzle, Matt quickly asked: “Well… have you had dinner yet tonight? I can pick you up in an hour.” And he did. When Matt pulled up to pick Jenna up, she had to do a double take— because wow, he was really cute. Luckily, she managed to play it cool (or so she hopes). What was supposed to be a quick drink turned into a night of effortless conversation, laughter, and the kind of connection you secretly hope for but never really expect. At the end of the night, Matt looked at Jenna and asked, “When can I see you next?”—and that simple question turned out to be the start of everything. From one lucky swipe to a lifetime together, they're still so grateful for that well-timed swipe and mom-approved nudge.