It started in January 2019 when one of my classmates “liked” James’ profile on a dating app. We tried to plan a date but then James left for Ranger school and I didn’t hear from him for 3 months. I took that as “well I guess he doesn’t want to go on a date”. Fast foward to the end of April and I get a message, “I’m back!” From James. We messaged on and off all summer and were unable to get a date in because i was in Michigan and he in Kentucky. FINALLY, August of 2019 we went on our first date. I visited him in Fort Benning and we went to Chicago for New Years that year…I think after that both of knew we were meant for each other.