Matt was determined to move from virtual match to reality. Their first date was not only filled with delicious Thai food and terrific conversation, but also a nearby nosey couple that attentively tuned in….firsthand witnesses of a beautiful beginning. While Matt and Lindsey enjoyed a brief "pre-season", they decided a pause was in order.

Lindsey credits Matt for where they are today…his perseverance, thoughtfulness, and never-give-up attitude quickly brought them back together. After all, he was the first person to text her a happy birthday greeting on their shared celebratory date! As Matt was back in her life, Lindsey embraced the revelation that he was “the one", and that he simply made everything in her life better.

Reunited, they moved forward with purpose. From seeing each other once a week to arranging holidays with families, and now planning a future together. If you ask Matt, what makes their relationship work is Lindsey's intuitiveness, her occasional inability to read, and her innate ability to make anywhere feel like home . If you ask Lindsey, she says it's their communication skills, Matt's killer beard, and his ability to love out loud.