They lived right down the road from each other their whole lives and had no idea until April of 2019.

That's because they both...

SWIPED RIGHT!!!

Dan and Stephanie messaged through Tinder for a few weeks until deciding to meet up with their dogs, Sugar and Gus, at McDonalds Woods.

Their first date was at Blue Fish, where they shared sushi and cocktails. That’s when Stephanie learned that Dan had no idea how to use chopsticks. Dan ate sushi with his hands, so Stephanie ate with her hands too! To this day, Dan still doesn't know how to use them. Maybe one day Steph can teach him.

Their second date was at Navy Pier. Dan showed Stephanie Margaritaville and Stephanie made Dan pay for their photo after riding the Ferris Wheel. Little did they know, that was their first of many, photos together.

From that point on, the two were inseparable. So much so, just a few months later Dan asked Stephanie to move in. She felt crazy to take such a big step so soon, but the saying "when you know, you know" couldn't be truer.

Tinder was a catalyst for their love. Their story began when they both swiped right.

The rest is history.

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