It all started the modern way — on social media. On July 6, 2024, I noticed a friend request pop up from someone named Vincent. Naturally, my first thought was “Who is this?” So I did what any self-respecting woman would do: I slid right into his DMs and asked, “Do I know you?”

He replied, “I don’t believe so, I just saw a beautiful face I’ve never seen — and noticed we had a few mutual friends.”

Smooth, right? I told him, “That was a smooth answer!”

And he came back with, “I wasn’t trying to be smooth. Just honest.”

(dramatic eye roll and blush )

From that point on, he basically social-media-stalked me — in the most persistent, charming way possible — until I finally agreed to go on a date with him. Our first date was on July 18th to see Twister, and from that night on, he hasn’t missed a single “Good morning” or “Good night” text.

Vincent has been patient, kind, and steady — especially when I was guarded and figuring out what I really wanted. Early on, he asked me what I wanted out of a relationship. I told him, “To know what real love feels like.”

And now, I do. ❤️

It all started on July 6th, 2024, when I was casually scrolling through Facebook, not looking for love, just killing time... when I suddenly stopped.

There she was: a stunning woman named Amina Cannie, with a smile that could light up any room (or in this case, my entire newsfeed). I had never seen her before! Which, in a city as close-knit as Des Moines, felt impossible... but something in me knew I’d never forget that face.

So, like any single man with 20/20 vision (thanks to my contacts) and a little courage, I hit “Add Friend.”

Before I could even send a message, my notifications lit up... Amina had messaged me first.

Her words? The now-legendary: “Do we know each other?”

We didn’t. But I knew right then that I definitely wanted to.

After a few days of great conversation, laughter, and the kind of connection that just feels easy, I asked her out. Our first date was to see the movie “Twisters.” And it was perfect! Effortless conversation, nonstop smiles, and that unexplainable feeling that something special had just begun.

From that day forward, not a single morning passed without a “Good morning” from me, and not a single night ended without my “Goodnight” being the last words she heard before falling asleep.

Fast forward to September 24th, 2025 (Amina’s birthday). After spending the entire day celebrating her, I got down on one knee and asked her to be my wife.

And that day, she made me the happiest man on Earth.