Emma & James

Emma had sworn off dating apps until a colleague mentioned verification and real dates. James joined PrePaired wanting something calm and chosen — not another situationship. A 91% match and honest profiles led to a first conversation that lasted until midnight.

PrePaired planned their first three dates: a rooftop bistro, a kayak on Lady Bird Lake, and vinyl night at James's apartment. Date Guardian kept Emma's sister in the loop from night one. Both rated each date positively and turned off match notifications together within weeks.

A camping weekend in Big Bend became their turning point. Today they live in South Congress with their dog Maple and a wedding date set for fall.

“For the first time, I wasn't wondering if the person on the other side of the screen was real.”