We matched on Mutual on his birthday, not realizing how significant that day would eventually become for both of us. It felt like a small birthday gift for him and a surprising turn of events for me. We exchanged a few messages that day, intrigued but cautious, unsure of what was to come. Over Christmas break, we started texting more frequently, and the holiday downtime gave us a chance to really connect. Our conversations were filled with laughter, deep talks, and a growing sense of familiarity. By the time we returned from break, we already felt like we had known each other forever. As the weeks passed, we kept seeing each other, and each date felt like we were falling into a natural rhythm, like we had known each other for much longer than just a few weeks. By the fourth date, everything felt right, and we had the conversation that made it official—we were now a couple. It was amazing how quickly things had progressed from a mutual match to being together, and it all felt effortless, as if we were meant to be from the start. Now the rest is history.