When Algorithms Got It Right
It was a millennial tale as old as time... enter the dating app Hinge.
Him: Armed with a questionable profile that somehow failed to capture his charm, he mustered the courage and shot his shot anyway. What his profile lacked in flair, his messages made up for in earnestness.
Her: Intrigued by his smile, impressed by his meticulous tattoo sleeve, and curious about that drink in his profile picture, she thought, "why not." Despite her initial skepticism about his profile, something about his genuine first message warranted a chance.
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One dinner date quickly led to a second, then a third. More dates revealed shared values and complementary quirks, so she knew this one was worth the Hamilton test: a mandatory 12am viewing of her musical obsession at the time. Not only did he endure it, he embraced it—now he knows the entire soundtrack by heart.
A few dates in, it was clear: this was something real.
He's the chatty one who loves nothing more than family gatherings and making her laugh until it hurts with his silliness. She's the motivator who pushes him to chase dreams and remember to live big. She steadies him — he lifts her spirits and brings lightness to her focused world. A meticulous type-A planner and a free spirited extrovert seemed like an unlikely match on paper. Yet here we are, nearly five years later, finally tying the knot (now our parents can stop asking when!)
Sometimes the algorithm gets it right.
Sometimes the best stories start with a swipe right and a leap of faith.
Join us as we make official what our hearts have known all along.
