Richard and Mallie connected through an online dating website and for one year neither of them "messaged" each other. Until one evening in August of 2017, Richard noticed Mallie's profile so he decided to type up a long and thoughtful message. Mallie noticed one of his photos was a great musician and knew right away no matter what they would have to be friends since they both share love for the Grateful Dead. She immediately sent him her number! And Richard thought to himself "Well that was an easy number to get!" They went on their first date a week later to eat burgers and the rest is a beautiful love story that is just beginning. They will not let COVID-19 get in their way to get married in 2020!