In April 2021, Sydney and Ernad were both single and "on the apps," as they say, when Sydney saw a familiar face. She remembered those icy blue eyes and thought, "Why not?! Worst case scenario, he doesn't remember me- after all, it's been over a decade." To Sydney's surprise, Ernad remembered her too. After some preliminary chatting, they set up a first date.

After years of dead-end dating, both Sydney and Ernad had fairly low expectations for this date. Both were taking a chance because they did not have much in common on paper; but as the saying goes, opposites attract! There was immediate connection, banter and an undeniable spark. At a cocktail bar in West Nashville, their love story unfolded.

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