Every love story begins somewhere. Ours started with a swipe, a smile, and a little bit of fate.
Carly: We met online through Hinge, though we lived just around the block from each other for years without knowing. From the moment I saw his smile, I knew there was something special (and dangerously handsome) about him.
Nitzan is full of adventure, creativity, and a dash of chaos: happiest in nature, endlessly talented, and somehow juggling tech work, web design, and a successful rim repair business all at once. He’s funny, spontaneous, and crazy passionate about the things he loves, such as Bugles, me, Alan Walker, and of course, our Sphynx cat Khaleesi. He’s also amazing with kids and animals, whether he’s being the most playful uncle to our adorable niece Romi or doting on Khaleesi like she’s royalty (which to us, she is).
From day one, life with him has been a nonstop adventure: laughing until our cheeks hurt, discovering new favorite spots, and just enjoying every moment together.
Nitzan: When I first saw Carly’s Hinge profile, especially that cute cottage photo, I thought, “Ooo, she’s a cute Jewish girl!” Meeting her in person though, I realized she was even cuter than the photo, which I didn’t know was possible. I knew instantly I wanted to be around her more.
From the very beginning, I was captured by Carly, in the best way. In some ways, she is my muse: I take videos and photos of her constantly, and I can’t get enough of her smile, her laugh, her hands (which I hold ALL the time, yes, even every drive we take together). Beyond that, I immediately knew there was something special about Carly. She is the warmest, kindest, funniest, and all around best person in my life.
With Carly, I can just be myself, go on any kind of adventure, and be as affectionate and silly as I want. She’s my partner, my favorite human, and I love her more than I can ever explain.
Carly: Nitzan had planned to propose to me in Israel. However, our flight got canceled last minute, so we spontaneously booked a trip to Mexico instead. I had no clue he planned on proposing, especially because he convinced me I needed to go to Israel first to meet his family in person.
Nevertheless, one magical evening in Maya Riviera, under a sky full of stars and a soft breeze, Nitzan brought me to a private secluded table on the beach. Because of what he’d told me earlier, I didn’t suspect a thing. Yet, only moments later, he got down on one knee and asked me to marry him. May 15, the most romantic, perfect, utterly shocking surprise ever.
Nitzan: I wanted to completely surprise Carly. And I nailed it! I had been secretly planning everything with family and friends, and I was so excited that I barely remember what I said when I proposed. I chose that night because months earlier, on a trip to Costa Rica, Carly had hinted that she loved romantic beach setups.
Watching her face when she realized what was happening (shocked, overjoyed, and smiling) made me happier than I can say. Carly is my everything, and I wanted the proposal to show her just how completely and utterly in love I am with her. I was relieved, thrilled, and obsessed with every second of it: the perfect moment with my perfect person.
Carly: Since that night, life has been brighter, sillier, and happier than I ever imagined. I get to spend every day with my best friend, my partner-in-adventures, and someone who makes me laugh endlessly. I’ve never been this happy, and I can’t wait to be this happy with my favourite person for the rest of my life.
Nitzan: Every day with Carly is a dream. I can’t get enough of her laugh, her hands, her smile. She’s my favorite human, my partner in every adventure. Being with her feels like magic, and I love her more than words could ever capture. I can’t wait for all the memories ahead with her always by my side.
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