How we met: Dan and Maureen matched on Hinge in 2022 and quickly discovered they shared a lot—Catholic school upbringings and similar hometown roots. After weeks of easy conversation, they met for the first time at one of Maureen’s favorite spots, Jasper’s Backyard. A few hours (and plenty of laughs) later, they knew it was worth a second date. The Second Date: Dinner was the plan, but Dan had something a little more memorable in mind — Coldplay at the Linc. He promised “good seats,” but after a quick stop to see his cousin in Guest Services, they found themselves upgraded to the floor. When “Yellow” played in the rain and the whole stadium lit up, Maureen felt something shift — the kind of spark that feels both new and completely meant to be. Life Since Then: Since that night, life together has been filled with music, Philadelphia sports highs and heartbreaks, countless dinners, and moments big and small that have only strengthened their bond. Whether they’re cheering from the stands or cooking at home, they’ve been each other’s favorite teammate through it all. The proposal: Dan proposed in a way that felt perfectly “Mauer”: on the 15th hole at Torrey Pines, the storied U.S. Open course. And that’s where this next chapter begins.