Connect How did your love story begin?

Our love story began in a rather unexpected way—with both of us feeling a little lost. Tony was navigating the chaotic world of online dating, and Regina was literally lost in the streets of Manhattan. You’d think, with so many people out there, it would be easy to find a good match. But the truth is, finding someone genuine was anything but simple. Tony, a devoted single father, wasn’t just looking for love—he was searching for someone kind, grounded, and capable of loving his son as her own.

What is your favorite memory you've shared as a couple?

One of our favorite memories as a couple is the day we bought our first home together. After years of living in apartments, packing and unpacking, and moving from place to place, finally having a place to truly call our own meant everything. This house wasn’t just a roof over our heads—it became the heart of our family. More than anything, it was the beginning of something bigger. Buying this home laid the foundation for our son, Tyler, to move in full time. Our house was now a home.

What would you do with $20,000?

We just want our son to have a good head start so we would put some of it towards his education and put some of it in a savings account for his future. Our hope is that one day if we put that money in the right place, it could grow into a down payment on a home for Tyler when we starts his own family.