Tanya wasn’t actively looking for love when Aisle entered her life. Having devoted all her time to her career, she was sat down and encouraged by her friend to download Aisle. By the time she returned to Mumbai from a business trip, the app had quietly been collecting matches for her. One pop-up caught her eye: “A lot of people are waiting for you.” And among them, was Gaurav.

Gaurav, eight years older than Tanya, was in Mumbai at the time for his mother’s medical treatment. As Gaurav was a Concierge member on Aisle, his message stood out to her - not cheesy, not forced. It was simple, clear, and respectful. “I really like your profile. Would you mind talking?”

Tanya noticed his profile: articulate, and with just the right amount of information. No frills, no exaggerated self-descriptions. He seemed serious about settling down, just like her. There was an initial hesitation about the age gap, but something about him made her want to talk more. “Let’s just give it a try,” she thought.

Their first conversation happening in the passing of their busy lives. And then, silence. Work pulled them in opposite directions. But in March 2024, Gaurav reached out again, this time with an apology and a promise: “Life got in the way, but I’d still love to know you.” And just like that, the conversation that had once died down, was reignited.

Despite their differences in personalities, their core values aligned - both were Punjabi, both deeply rooted in family, both certain about finding a life partner who truly understood them.

For months, their relationship grew over video calls and messages. Then, in July, on Tanya’s birthday, Gaurav surprised her by flying to Mumbai. It was their first in-person meeting, and that’s when he told her: “I’m sure about you. I don’t want to rush you, but I want you to think about it.”

A month later, Tanya took a flight to Goa, where Gaurav’s family had moved. His mother was unwell, and Tanya knew it was important to be there. When she met her, something profound happened - Gaurav’s mother saw her and, in that moment, knew Tanya was the one. Days later, on August 9th, she passed away, leaving behind the memory of her blessing.
Their journey started with hardships - losing a loved one, navigating long-distance, and making life-altering decisions. But as Tanya puts it, “We started with our lows, and now we’ll share our highs.” By October, both of their families had met, making things official.

Tanya says she always loved teasing Gaurav, “You never asked me out properly. You got me so easily!” He promised her the right moment would come. And it did. On their first anniversary of reconnecting - March 13th, during Holi - Tanya flew to Goa. Over a dinner planned by his friends, with music playing in the background, Gaurav finally did what she’d been waiting for. He got down on one knee, held out a ring, and said, “I love you. Will you marry me?”

She said yes!

Aisle might've brought them together, but love, patience, and understanding are what made them stay. From a single message to months of long-distance, from shared grief to unwavering commitment, their journey was anything but ordinary. And yet, it all began with a quiet nudge - just a silent notification waiting to be opened.