It’s hard to say who messaged first, but if we had to guess, it was Stephanie, the fiery Aries who loves to start something new. She admits she may have misunderstood Jared’s Hinge quote about being able to “make a thousand meals,” thinking it was a cheeky nod to American Psycho; But what she discovered instead was that Jared, an Aquarian movie buff, wasn’t just clever, he was genuine, grounded, and, yes, an amazing cook. From the start, Stephanie knew she had met someone she’d been searching for her whole life. While 2020 was a year of challenges for so many, New York City became their playground. Stephanie finally found someone who could walk a runway one moment and sit on a concrete stoop the next. Jared taught her how to play Rummikub, and together they struck up conversations with doormen and strangers, simply enjoying the rhythm of city life. Still, Stephanie dreamed of a little escape, so they packed up for her parents’ condo in Palm Beach. Jared arrived in tank tops expecting Miami vibes but he fit right into this new scene. That’s one of the things Stephanie loves most about him: his ability to move seamlessly between worlds, from the simplest moments to the most sophisticated. His vast knowledge, life experiences, and ability to adapt continue to surprise and inspire her. What makes them both work is that they bring out the best in each other. Stephanie is spontaneous and Jared is steady, but they are both curious and committed to making time for each other and their own personal growth. Together, they're not perfect, but they're perfectly matched. It's like "he's her mirror, her mirror staring back at her."