It all started on August 9th, 2022, when Ethan and Maria matched on Bumble—where all great modern love stories begin (or at least the ones involving swiping).

After some quality back-and-forth banter, Ethan decided it was time to take things to the next level and hit her with a once-in-a-lifetime offer: upgrade to texting for the low, low price of just $19.99 a month that includes a meme bundle. Lucky for Ethan, she didn’t block him on the spot. At some point, Maria casually mentioned she was a vegetarian. Naturally, as a meat lover,

Ethan had to test the waters, so he asked the most important question: If we went to dinner and I ordered chicken, would you cry? She assured him she wouldn’t shed a tear!

A couple of weeks later, they had their first date, and somehow, Ethan managed to convince Maria to keep the subscription active. Fast forward almost three years, and here they are—no cancellation in sight—tying the knot. Turns out, love is worth the monthly fee.