Justin and Allie’s love story began in the most unexpected way—on Hinge, in September 2020. At the time, Allie was living in Los Angeles, while Justin was in Texas. One day, Allie felt an unshakable, inexplicable nudge to download the app and set her location to Dallas-Fort Worth. As fate would have it, Justin was one of the very first people to message her that same day.

From their very first conversation, it was clear they had a rare and powerful connection. They bonded over their shared passion for personal growth and their drive to become the best versions of themselves—in mind, body, spirit, career, and beyond.

Just a few weeks later, in late October, Allie made a trip to Austin to visit friends, and with a little encouragement from one of her friends, Jess, she let Justin know she was in Texas. Justin, ever the romantic, didn’t hesitate and drove three hours from Fort Worth to Austin to take Allie on their first date. That night, Justin swept Allie off her feet with Italian food, country dancing, and hours of effortless conversation. They stayed out until 2 a.m., laughing, spinning across the dance floor, and feeling the kind of chemistry that never needed a single drop of liquid courage.

The following weekend, Allie returned to Texas, this time to Dallas, where she was considering moving. Justin once again went above and beyond to spend time with her. He introduced her to his friends, Luke and Chelsea, who welcomed her with open arms. Allie was charmed by not only Justin, but also the company he kept and the sincerity he put into his relationships.

The next day, Justin arranged for Allie to meet a realtor and tour apartments, showing her just how invested he was in her future. That evening, they spent time getting to know each other even more deeply—taking personality tests, laughing, and laughed over their favorite episodes of Schitt’s Creek.

For six months, they embraced their long-distance love between LA and Dallas, hopping on flights and carving out time to see each other every few weeks. Each reunion made their connection deepen more and more. What began as a leap of faith (and a Hinge notification) turned into the kind of love story people dream about—and the rest, as they say, is history.