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Julio Arenas

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Marissa Shaw

December 5, 2026

Danbury, CT
171 days171 d10 hours10 h16 minutes16 min4 seconds4 s

How we met

A Hinge Success story.

They met on the dating app Hinge when she decided to give the dating scene another try, even though her past experiences hadn’t gone very well. Thankfully, the universe seemed to push them in the right direction toward each other. He responded to a prompt on her profile where she talked about conquering her fear of roller coasters. Instead of just complimenting her or saying a simple hello, he left a thoughtful comment, showing he was genuinely interested in having a real conversation. On their first date, he surprised her with red roses and one of her favorite candies. They talked about everything—from their favorite foods to their biggest life goals. The date was a success, and after a second date the very next day, along with several long conversations getting to know each other better, their connection only grew stronger. Now, here they are, beginning their next journey together—getting married.