From TX to CA to DC, I gave up on love—until I moved to Austin & we matched on Bumble. A love story too good for streaming. Pitch it to A24.
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We’re two Texas kids—him from Austin, me from San Benito—who found each other when we’d just about given up on dating apps. I’d spent years away—six in California, over eight in DC—and just two and a half months after moving to Austin, we matched on Bumble. On our first date, he said he’d found what he was looking for and asked if we should get off the app. I was scared, but something about us just clicked. Two years and many magical moments later, we’re so glad we took the chance.
What is your favorite memory you've shared as a couple?Three months after we met, we took our first solo trip to South Padre Island, TX with our dogs—my childhood beach I hadn’t seen since 2008. It was special sharing it with him. He grew up going to Surfside, TX, so the beach meant something to him too. We walked the shore, watched our pups play in the sand, and just soaked it all in. That weekend became one of our favorite memories—full of moments that felt like proof we were meant to find each other.
What would you do with $20,000?If we had $20K, we’d put it toward the special wedding we’ve always dreamed of. We’re getting engaged this fall, but my father isn’t in my life, and my mom’s finances are limited. I wouldn’t even invite much of my extended family. Sometimes I feel bad—he’s so special, and he chose someone who doesn’t have anyone to help give him the kind of wedding his family always hoped he’d have. This gift would help us create something beautiful, filled with love, meaning, and joy.
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