Stacey and Matt spent six years unknowingly crossing paths in Hoboken—frequenting the same bars, riding the same trains, and even living a block apart—yet never met. They were finally introduced by friends in Fall 2020, sharing brief interactions but never truly connecting. A year later, just before Stacey moved to Austin, they went on a weekend trip to the Poconos. They spent the entire weekend talking—about life, music, and the future—and discovered Matt was visiting his sister in Austin the weekend after Stacey’s move. They floated the idea of meeting up in Austin but didn’t make firm plans. Still, they stayed in touch—and while Matt was in Austin, they went on a date to Cosmic Coffee. Over a craft beer, they opened up about their lives, getting on a deeper level of knowing the ins and outs of their lives and dynamics. From that point on, their bond deepened through constant calls, texts, and FaceTimes. The chemistry was undeniable, and it became clear they were building something meaningful. They had plans for New Year’s Eve, but when Stacey got COVID, the celebration turned into a quiet weekend in Ocean City—playing games, cooking soup, and watching movies. It wasn’t what they expected, but that cozy snowy weekend, everything fell into place. That’s when Matt made it official—and their story truly began.