Like many people in this new digital age, we met on the dating app, bumble. We went on our first date on September 2, 2020 and sat at the patio of Erie Cafe. Covid was in full swing and staying 6 feet apart and wearing masks was the new norm. Dating during Covid was also very different. Get to know you questions were less about where you came from and more about your level of safety against the virus. Therefore, letting each other into our "bubbles" was a big step that had to happen fast! The relationship escalated quickly with a weekend trip to Michigan followed up with a visit to Atlanta (via a 12 hour drive) to meet Robin's family over Thanksgiving. After 2 months of quarantining together in Chicago, we packed up the car and the dog and spent a month in Arizona escaping the cold. When we returned, we immediately moved in together and after 9 months of dating, we were engaged! Our story may have moved quickly, partially because Covid meant lots of quality time together, but also because, quite frankly, when you know you know! :)