We met the modern way on Hinge and went on our first date on November 9, 2019, at Cane & Table in New Orleans. What we thought would be a simple night out quickly turned into something neither of us expected. The conversation was easy, the laughter constant, and by the end of the evening, it already felt like something real had begun.

At some point that night, Jasmine laughed and said, “Don’t judge me, I eat with my hands. My family’s Ghanaian.” That small moment turned into a big one when we realized we shared the same heritage. What started as a coincidence felt instantly familiar, like a quiet sign we were meant to find each other.

On March 26, 2020, just before the world slowed down, Jamiles asked Jasmine to be his girlfriend. From then on, our relationship grew naturally through everyday moments, shared dreams, quiet mornings, and the comfort of always feeling at home together.

Jamiles came into the relationship with Kora, and it did not take long for Jasmine to become her dog mom too. Together, we have built a life full of love, laughter, travel, good food, and music, creating a home that feels warm and steady.

Through long years of residency, moments of loss, and our happiest celebrations, we have leaned on one another and grown stronger together. What began with a single swipe became a love rooted in intention, heritage, friendship, and commitment, and we are so grateful to continue this life side by side.