The year was 2019. Ryan was planning to get out of the military on July 4 moving from Maryland to Philadelphia. He was using the dating sites, specifically hinge, keeping his location settings to Philadelphia so that when he came home he could find a date. Luckily, Ryan was interested in Colleen’s profile because there was proof Colleen was at the Eagles Super Bowl parade, something Ryan was very jealous of. The pair is easily able to date their first conversation using Colleen’s niece Eleanor’s birthday. Two of the best things to happen on the same day! After some classic dates like a Phillies and a preseason Eagles game, Colleen and Ryan became official. Per Ryan’s parents, they knew Colleen was the one for him pretty early. Each family welcomed both Colleen and Ryan fully into their craziness quickly and seamlessly.