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One of the most common questions asked to this couple is: “How did you meet? One is from Colorado and the other is from Michigan?” To grasp that, we must understand their history.
In 2017, Francesca moved to Charlotte to start her bachelor’s degree at Queens University. She graduated in 2021 with a degree in Elementary Education. Now, she teaches in third grade at Selwyn Elementary.
Gerry graduated from Central Michigan University in 2018 with a specialized degree in Cyber Security. Afterwards, he worked for Dow Chemical for 2 years in Midland, MI. In 2020, Gerry utilized his connections with Microsoft partners at Dow to secure a job offer at Microsoft in Charlotte.
Gerry matched Francesca on May 8th, 2022, via a dating application called Hinge. Her profile consisted of swimming, family, and her love for the children she teaches. One of the things that caught Gerry’s attention about Francesca’s profile was how badly she wished to delete the application she was on, as Gerry was the exact same way.
Immediately within three messages back and forth on Hinge, phone numbers were shared. Texting continued to see them meet for their first date at a brewery called, Lenny Boy. It was a date which lasted hours. The two sat and talked about life, dreams, and very quickly they realized that there was something very special between them. They met up just 48 hours later for a second date where Francesca totally destroyed Gerry in every arcade game. The following weekend, Gerry's sister, Katelyn, met Francesca during Memorial Day Weekend while visiting. Katelyn told her brother to make it official as soon as possible.
As they both say, everything came across as natural. What started off as a first date, quickly became something that the two knew was more something more than just a date. That summer the two were inseparable. They spent every second they could with one another. Their love for one another grew strong and quick. It was unexpected and like nothing either of them have ever experienced. Life changed in the blink of an eye and they never looked back.
Gerry and Francesca spent the next 2 years together, traveling to places like Michigan, Florida, Colorado, Mexico, and Texas. They now spend their time with family and friends, enjoying quality conversations amongst themselves, and helping each other achieve their dreams in life.
On July 17th, 2024, Gerry formally proposed to Francesca in Traverse City, Michigan.