Rachel and Jon’s story began when they both, admittedly, weren’t expecting much from a dating app. Both had spent years working in roles that took them to the airport to cross the country, and on occasions, the world—passing through the same space, but never once recognizing the other’s presence—yet fate never seemed to line up for them to meet.

After more than a few relationships that never seemed to work out, they reluctantly began chatting —because nothing says "true love" like a well-timed emoji 😎 🥰 😍 😘 😈 What started as a few casual messages quickly turned into long strings of correspondence, and quickly blossomed into something neither of them saw coming. From their first date to spontaneous adventures, they discovered they couldn’t get enough of each other (and not just because they both love sushi).

Between shared laughs, unexpected adventures, and some tough life moments, they discovered that maybe, just maybe, they hadn’t been unlucky in love—just waiting for the right person. They laughed at how many times their paths had likely crossed before without realizing it, and as they spent more time together, it became clear: this wasn’t just another dating app connection. In what felt like no time at all, Jon went from "a guy she met on the app" to her best friend and partner and she became his favorite person to share life’s adventures with. Their journey has been proof that sometimes, even in a world of endless possibilities, the right person is worth the wait—and sometimes, you find them when you're not even looking.