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Jeff & Natalie

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Jeff Reppen

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Natalie De Alba

October 31, 2025

Aurora, IL
80 days80 d13 hours13 h40 seconds40 s

Thank God for Hinge!

It all started with ice cream

They met at a moment Natalie never expected—a time of heartbreak and loss. Just one day after matching on a dating app, Natalie’s world was shaken by the sudden passing of her father. Their conversation faded into silence, but Jeff, reached out, hoping to bridge the distance. Natalie, vulnerable and raw, chose honesty. She laid her grief bare, unsure of how he would respond. But instead of retreating, Jeff stayed. He listened with patience, offering kindness and care when she needed it most. He became someone she could lean on when words felt too heavy to speak. For over a month, they exchanged messages, their connection growing steadily. Then came their first phone call—a spark that lit an even deeper bond. Encouraged by this newfound closeness, they planned their first date: ice cream, sweet and simple. That evening, they shared laughter and quiet tears, tentative touches and held hands. And when they kissed for the first time, they knew something special was growing. What started as a chance encounter became something neither of them could have predicted. And the rest, as they say, is history.

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