Nicole swiped right on Justin because of his adorable German Shepherd puppy (okay, and maybe his smile too). They started chatting, bonding over the chaos of raising two hyper 6-month-old pups, and immediately set up a coffee date. The dogs? Completely uninterested in each other. Nicole and Justin? Instant connection. A few days later, they went paddleboarding. A few days after that, they were in the kitchen making homemade pasta. Somewhere between rolling out dough and trying not to set off the smoke alarm, Justin got so nervous that his heart literally went into atrial fibrillation. He powered through. The pasta turned out great. A year and a half later, when he got down on one knee, his heart again went into a-fib. Shoutout to modern medicine. He’s had an ablation. Since then, they’ve spent their time traveling, hiking with their pups, attending sporting events, and eating their way through every restaurant they can find. They’ve learned to appreciate the simple joys, whether it’s enjoying a home-cooked meal together or discovering the best new spot in town. Justin, originally from Seattle, always had a soft spot for Texas, so it was no surprise that their connection felt like it was meant to be. Together, they’ve found the perfect balance of adventure, relaxation, and everything in between.