Falling in love wasn’t exactly in Julia and Robert’s plans for 2020, but life had other ideas. A simple Hinge match turned into nonstop conversations—late-night calls, inside jokes, and the kind of effortless connection that just made sense. They talked about everything, from their favorite movies to the weirdness of dating in a world where going out wasn’t an option.

When they finally met in person, it was with masks on, cautiously navigating a time when even a simple hug felt like a big deal. But none of that mattered. The second they were together, it was clear—this was something real. The pandemic may have put life on hold, but for them, everything was moving fast. Robert moved in not long after, and from that point on, it was them against the world. They traveled across America, from the glaciers of Alaska to the mountains of Colombia, always chasing the next adventure. At home, their little zoo—Loki, Tony, Abu, and Scarlet—kept things interesting. Through every high and low, they stuck together, proving over and over that their love was built to last. And on January 18, 2025, when Robert got down on one knee at the Centennial Park Conservatory, Julia didn’t even have to think about it. The answer was always yes.