By January 2023, Zenovia was officially over the world of online dating. After years of awkward messages, almosts, and mismatches, she decided to try something different: asking her coupled friends if they knew any good, available men. Most of them smiled, nodded politely… and proceeded to gatekeep their single friends like it was national security. Then one cold January afternoon, while hanging out with her neighbors—a pair she kicked it with from time to time—she gave it one last shot. “Okay, level with me,” she said. “You’re a lawyer. You’re a nurse. I know y’all know people.” This time, they paused. They really thought about it. Then Vania lit up. “Wait—what about Eric?” Vania showed her a photo and gave the basics. Zenovia took one look and said, “Sure, I’m open.” Vania texted Eric on the spot to ask if he’d be down for a blind date. He had just one question: “Does she want kids?” Zenovia’s answer was simple: “Sure.” A picture of her was sent in return. He said yes. The first date was set. And, well… the rest is history.