"How did you do? I've run a couple of half-marathons." By far the best pick-up line to begin our love story. This was in response to the voice response I had on my Hinge profile to answer 'A life goal of mine'. I was about to complete my very first half-marathon on January 30, 2022, and John, also being a runner, this was a perfect way to start conversation. We haven't stopped talking... and laughing and loving since...

Soooo... I was handling my morning business and we were having a conversation while he was still in bed. Then he told me to check my phone. John had sent me a lovely message about why he loved me so much and why he was happy to be US. I almost cried. Once I was finished with my "business" and walked out the bathroom, there he was on one knee. John asked me to spend my life with him and after being shocked and hugging and kissing him, I finally answered him, "Of course!" That's us!