Katie wasn’t expecting much when she swiped right on Bumble in 2019, but Liam’s profile stood out, and their conversation clicked. After a few chats, he drove out one winter night to meet her after a late shift, and they got along right away. A few weeks later, Katie visited Liam and his roommates in Lowell, and they spent a laid-back night watching the extended Lord of the Rings. As they hung out more, odd coincidences surfaced — they worked in the same department at UML and had gone to rival high schools without ever meeting. They dated for two years before quarantine hit, which led to months spent together at Liam’s place — a situation that surprisingly worked well. Over time, they traveled, tackled airports, relaxed on beaches, and fell into an easy rhythm. Summers on Fire Island with Liam’s family became routine, and five years later, he proposed during one of those trips — a low-key moment that fit their style. It all started with a swipe and a few small, unplanned steps forward.