According to Melissa: We met on Bumble in September 2023. Josh was immediately attentive, and made a point to schedule our first date at Javier’s, which was near my office, so I wouldn’t have to worry about traffic. I love a man with a plan! Predictably, I was still 20 minutes late to meet him, but Josh didn't make me feel bad about it (which says a lot considering I have come to learn how much he values punctuality). Josh had a martini, which might seem like an odd drink order at a Mexican restaurant, but I was impressed. We had the best time, and I couldn’t wait to see him again. I had a feeling Josh felt the same. We scheduled our second date for the following week: dinner at Teleferic. Josh picked me up and seeing him made my heart beat faster. That night, I had a feeling while we were sitting at the table that Josh was the man I would marry. He had a way of listening that made me feel like I was the only person in the room, and by the end of the night, when I let him kiss me goodnight, there were sparks.

From there, things progressed quickly. We both knew what we wanted, and we wanted each other.

Before I met Josh, I had almost given up on finding my man (and even my parents had come to terms with it). People say: "When you know, you know." I am now convinced this is true.

Josh and I have bonded over our love of family, country music and laughter. Kissing him is divine. I could not have conceived of a more perfect partner, someone I would trust implicitly. Josh is a blessing in my life and I thank God for him every day. I cannot wait to say "I do" in front of our family and closest friends!

According to Josh: Melissa and I first connected on Bumble, and I was immediately captivated by her incredible beauty. I couldn’t wait to meet this magnificent woman in person. We scheduled our first date as soon we both got back into town, and despite not talking much beforehand, the mystery and anticipation made it all the more exciting.

Our first date at Javier’s was unforgettable! Melissa was a drop late, but when I saw her walking towards me, my heart skipped a beat. I eagerly arranged our second date as soon as she was free. We had a wonderful evening at Teleferic, talking for hours. That night, we shared our first kiss, which was truly magical. By our third date at Felix, I knew I had found the woman I was meant to spend my life with. Our fourth date was particularly special—I showed Melissa a project I had finished, and we spent an incredible evening together, expressing our feelings and saying “I love you” for the first time.

After that night, we knew our lives would never be the same. We had both found our true love, and could not stop enjoying each other every opportunity we’ve had since. Melissa’s unwavering support and boundless love have shown me what true partnership looks like. I simply cannot wait to marry this amazing woman whose kindness, compassion, and grace makes every day together a blessing. You are my heart, my home, and my forever love.

It is not good for man to be alone.

- Genesis 2:18