We matched, we talked about cats, and soon after met for a drink after work. That drink lasted about 4 hours, as conversation never slowed down enough to order another one.. We both knew we had to see each other again, and we went on our second date three days later.

When Joe told me he was looking at rings I was very surprised and a little confused being included in the process. Then I realized how important it was for him that this wasn't his decision, but ours. Despite knowing it would happen, and Joe being terrible at keeping secrets - he still blew me away. We were going out for dinner and he let me believe we were going towards the restaurant.. but we ended up by the Hudson River, where he dropped down on one knee and proposed in Swedish. Shocked and in tears, I had to double check that I actually had answered the question. (I did!)