Our Story
July 2016
Kati moves to Tampa Bay from Maryland
December 2017
Patrick moves to Tampa Bay from San Diego
January 10, 2019
Patrick and Kati connect on Bumble
Fancy Meeting You Here
January 10, 2019
Patrick and Kati met on a dating app called Bumble. While Bumble is similar to other dating apps, it has one key difference: women have to write the first message. If you don’t reach out within 24 hours, the match expires.
When Patrick and Kati matched, the ball was in Kati’s court to reach out. However, after not checking the Bumble app for over 24 hours, their match expired. They would have never met if Patrick had not decided to click Extend, which extended the match period for another 24 hours.
When Kati opened the app the following day, there was a special match at the top of her list. It was Patrick, illuminated with a distinct blue border. Kati was very flattered by Patrick’s choice to extend the match, as she had been particularly interested in his profile. She sent an initial message to Patrick at that moment.
Fancy Meeting You Here
January 10, 2019
Patrick and Kati met on a dating app called Bumble. While Bumble is similar to other dating apps, it has one key difference: women have to write the first message. If you don’t reach out within 24 hours, the match expires.
When Patrick and Kati matched, the ball was in Kati’s court to reach out. However, after not checking the Bumble app for over 24 hours, their match expired. They would have never met if Patrick had not decided to click Extend, which extended the match period for another 24 hours.
When Kati opened the app the following day, there was a special match at the top of her list. It was Patrick, illuminated with a distinct blue border. Kati was very flattered by Patrick’s choice to extend the match, as she had been particularly interested in his profile. She sent an initial message to Patrick at that moment.
Hi Patrick! Thanks for extending, I would have been bummed if I missed out on the chance of getting to know you.
Hi! That's very nice of you to say!
Is that your lab? Or is he a mix?
Shes a full lab
And you're my type! The line about restaurants, travel, and entertainment reminded me of myself, too
Sorry, SHE is a beautiful dog! Haha
I'm glad I'm your type
where are you from?
I'm originally from Maryland but in Gulfport now haha
Never been to San Diego
It's beautiful
A little north of Baltimore 🙂
I was recently in Cali, but was in Sacramento, San Francisco, and Yosemite
Beautiful area, but it's about 8 hours north of San Diego haha
So since you like finding new places for dinner, what kind of food do you like?
Yeah California is huge
Italian is my favorite! But I also like good chinese/Japanese/sushi places. And I'll try anything once haha
I'd love to hear more about what you do! For now though, I'm going to sleep. Goodnight!
January 15, 2019
Patrick and Kati meet for a first date in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida
February 2019
After meeting her a few times, Patrick falls in love… with Kati’s yellow lab, Emma
Summer 2019
Kati puts together a whirlwind house hunting tour for Patrick, who buys his first home
January 2020
Patrick and Kati celebrate one year of dating
January 15, 2019
Patrick and Kati meet for a first date in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida
February 2019
After meeting her a few times, Patrick falls in love… with Kati’s yellow lab, Emma
Summer 2019
Kati puts together a whirlwind house hunting tour for Patrick, who buys his first home
January 2020
Patrick and Kati celebrate one year of dating
February 2020
Patrick and Kati celebrate Valentine’s Day, birthdays, and other events with a lot of dining out…
March 2020
… just before the world shuts down.
February 2020
Patrick and Kati celebrate Valentine’s Day, birthdays, and other events with a lot of dining out…
March 2020
… just before the world shuts down.
Summer 2020
Patrick and Kati drive cross-country in their camper
January 15, 2021
Patrick and Kati celebrate two years of dating
May 2021
Patrick and Kati bring home their second yellow lab, Gabby
Summer 2020
Patrick and Kati drive cross-country in their camper
January 15, 2021
Patrick and Kati celebrate two years of dating
May 2021
Patrick and Kati bring home their second yellow lab, Gabby
December 2021
Patrick and Kati take their first international vacation together to Bimini, Bahamas
March 2022
Patrick pops the question, and Kati says yes!
February 3, 2023
Patrick and Kati are getting married!
December 2021
Patrick and Kati take their first international vacation together to Bimini, Bahamas
March 2022
Patrick pops the question, and Kati says yes!
February 3, 2023
Patrick and Kati are getting married!
