Like all great modern love stories, ours began with a Tinder match in August 2020, a true pandemic-era romance. Jeff had just moved to Denver to start his master’s program, and Marty was heading into the final year of his own. After some quality back-and-forth banter, aka Jeff trying to impress Marty with his wit, we finally planned our first date at Confluence Park in Denver. Marty, always prepared, brought shooters of whiskey. Jeff, showing a moment of responsibility, brought mixers (because balance is key). One thing led to another, and after months of adventures, deep talks, and realizing we both had a thing for good food and bad reality TV, it was clear we were pretty obsessed with each other. Fast forward to November 2020, and Marty decided it was time to make things official. On a cold, windy day in the Boulder foothills, we set up a cozy picnic in the back of Jeff’s Subaru. Nothing screams Colorado romance more than cuddling in the back of a Subaru. Marty popped the big question - "Will you be my boyfriend?" and, Jeff said yes! And the rest, as they say, is herstory.