Hers :

On a serene November day, as I relaxed on a Florida beach, an unexpected ping from a dating app interrupted my peace. I scrolled through the list of profiles, none of which piqued my interest—until, by a twist of fate, the app proposed a match beyond my usual 20-mile search radius. It was Chriss photo that caught my eye: an unfiltered smile, a backdrop of the ocean, and an aura of sincerity that was hard to ignore. Curious, I swiped right to read his profile. His authentic narrative revealed shared views on parenting, professional fields, similar interests in culinary adventures, and traveling. Moreover, he was tall and handsome, with charmingly awkward large hands, playfully deemed bear paws by my friend and me. I liked his image.

Our initial phone conversations stretched for hours, leading to a memorable first date in West Hartford. Our connection was undeniable. Our conversation was effortless, we found ourselves in sync, and that first date marked the beginning of our extraordinary journey together.

Our partnership is founded on trust and unconditional support, weathering various escapades and misadventures. Regardless of the situation, Chriss presence brings a sense of calm and reason. Whether its mastering ballroom dancing or sitting through dental seminars, every moment together is filled with joy and laughter.

Our story, which began with a simple swipe on a dating app, has blossomed into love and mutual respect, and I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with him.

His:

It was Thanksgiving Day, 2020. It was a usual Thanksgiving day visiting my brother Dave. Fortunately, the usual day changed when a notification appeared telling me about a message. When I opened the message I thought it was a mistake. I looked at this gorgeous woman’s picture over and over, I showed my brother her photo, and his response was “She messaged you?” As he laughed.
Later that evening we talked for the first time, the conversation flowed as though we had known each other for years. I felt so comfortable and relaxed that I didn’t want to hang up.

Irene and I had our first date at a quaint little Italian restaurant in West Hartford a few days later. I waited on the stone bench out front, the moment I saw her walk around the corner, I was in literal awe. The beauty, confidence, and strength she projected was incredible.
We had an amazing time, again the conversation flowed and just being near her felt amazing.

Looking forward from that day, we have experienced so much together. We celebrated milestone life events with our kids, some heartbreaking moments, and visited places around the world ranging from the beaches of Cancun, relaxing with friends and family in Florida to sipping cocktails in the cafes of Italy.

I cherish every moment we spend together, I am excited beyond words to spend the rest of my days loving her.