It all started with a swipe. Or rather, a super like. Scrolling through Hinge one evening, I came across his profile. Something about his smile, his candidness, and the way he spoke about his love for family caught my eye. Moments later, a notification popped up—he’d super liked me.

Our conversations flowed effortlessly. For a week, we talked about everything: our dreams, our favorite childhood memories, and even how many kids we wanted one day. By the time we decided to meet in person, I already felt like I knew him.

For our first date, we went bowling. He had this competitive streak that made me laugh. Afterward, we grabbed ice cream and talked late into the evening. The conversation was so natural, and his kindness shone through every word.

When the night was winding down, I found myself inviting him over to my apartment. I trusted him, something rare for me so soon. We sat on my bed, talking for hours more, feeling like time had paused just for us.

It wasn’t long before he asked me to be his girlfriend. We both knew we wanted the same things in life: a future full of love, faith, kids, dogs, and a home built on a foundation of God and commitment.

Looking back, it feels like every swipe, every choice, every moment led us to that first date. And now, here we are, planning a future I can’t wait to share with him.

Thank you! Love, Aili + Daniel.