Ryan and I met on the dating app Hinge in 2021. After worrying about meeting a stranger for a while, I gained the courage to accept his breakfast date invitation. I am not the one to break my comfort zone. We met at The Whiskey Cake and chatted about where the Coast Guard has taken him and my teacher stories. He held a good conversation and we decided to go on a second date by the end of the first. We have been together ever since and can't wait to be married and celebrate with our loved ones!