We matched on Hinge in 2022 — one of those small, ordinary moments that ends up becoming a turning point. Our conversations clicked right away, the kind that feel comfortable from the start. We didn’t rush into dating; we built a friendship first. Real friendship. The kind that stays steady even when life gets complicated.

Through all of that, we kept showing up for each other. Looking back, it’s clear that God was working long before we realized it — lining up timing, growth, and the right people around us so that when our paths crossed, we were ready for what came next.

Harper, Melissa’s corgi, figured it out immediately. She met Corbin once and decided he was part of her world. No hesitation, no testing phase. If you know Harper, that’s basically a stamp of approval.

By the time we started dating, it didn’t feel like a leap. It felt like stepping into something God had already been shaping — steady, intentional, and full of grace. We’ve walked through a lot together, and every step has made our relationship stronger.

Now we’re here, engaged and grateful, excited for the life we’re building and the way God has guided us to this moment.