The soft hum of the campus café was a comforting backdrop as Ashley Roberts settled into her favorite corner booth, her psychology textbook spread open before her. The familiar scent of freshly brewed coffee mingled with the distant chatter of students, creating a serene atmosphere that allowed her to momentarily forget her mounting frustrations. At twenty, Ashley was in her junior year, juggling her academic responsibilities with her role as a volunteer at the local LGBTQ+ center. Despite her vibrant social life and academic achievements, there was a persistent ache she couldn’t shake off—every time she let herself get close to someone romantically, they seemed to vanish without a trace. Determined to find a solution, Ashley glanced at her phone, the icon for a newly downloaded dating app glowing on the screen. With a deep breath, she decided it was time to take a leap of faith. Much to her surprise, she already has a match.