Here’s how Richard and Chizoba’s story began—with a little help from their friend and matchmaker extraordinaire, Chidinma. Richard had reached that point in life where he realized there had to be more than just waking up, working, and watching movies on repeat. He looked around one day and thought, “Okay, this can’t be it. There’s got to be more to life than just knowing every plot twist in every series.” That’s when he knew—it was time to settle down and find someone real. But where does one start when trying to find love that doesn’t involve awkward apps and blind dates fueled by mutual confusion? Easy—you call Chidinma. Now, Chidinma didn’t just see herself as a friend. No, no. She saw herself as a matchmaking specialist with a 100% success rate (or so she claimed). She said, “I know exactly who you need to meet,” and just like that, Richard was introduced to Chizoba. At first glance, Richard wasn’t sure. Chizoba seemed… serious. Like “you better have a good reason to be texting me after 9pm” serious. She was composed, focused, and gave off an energy that said, I do not suffer fools gladly. Richard thought, “Wow… she might be a little too uptight for me.” But oh, was he wrong. Because beneath all that elegance and poise was a comedic genius waiting to be discovered. Once Chizoba warmed up, she started dropping jokes that had Richard laughing so hard he nearly questioned his lung capacity. Her wit was dry, her timing was perfect, and suddenly the “uptight” impression was replaced with, “How did I just get roasted… politely?” As they got to know each other, everything began to click. Conversation flowed, laughter came easy, and somewhere in the middle of all that, love showed up. Fast forward past all the long calls, deep talks, and slowly won trust—and the two tied the knot. But the story doesn’t end there. You see, Chizoba was a Philly girl. City lights, corner stores, and that fast-paced rhythm were her comfort zone. Meanwhile, Richard lived in Colorado, where “traffic” means three cars at a stoplight and the biggest daily dilemma is whether to hike or just admire the mountains from the couch. Richard had to convince Chizoba—who was used to the heartbeat of the city—to trade in the East Coast buzz for the high-altitude calm of Colorado. It wasn’t easy. There were talks, more talks, weather comparisons, and an in-depth discussion about whether you could really get good bread at high altitude. But eventually, love won out, and Chizoba made the big move. That’s when everything came full circle. The woman Richard once thought was too serious had not only become his partner in life—but also his daily source of laughter, insight, and joy. All thanks to one moment of realization, one incredible friend named Chidinma, and one amazing woman who proved to be full of surprises.