Just ask Anastasia Gregory, whose post-pandemic hunt for “the one” was plagued by derailments and dead ends. Swiping far and wide on dating apps — and making the scene at various Big Apple hotspots — all proved fruitless for the elementary school teacher.
It wasn’t until the 27-year-old took a look underground that her true love was found.
“I met my fiance on the subway,” Gregory, who grew up in Westchester, told The Post about her morning commute, cute with groom-to-be Spencer Seabaugh.
The straphanger cuties, who now live together on the Upper East Side, had their first date on a train downtown A in March 2022.
Now, they’re set to say “I do” on November 2 – Big Fat Greek Wedding style.
“At the time, I was hoping to meet a woman I could marry,” said Seabaugh, 27, a finance executive from Kansas. “Then one day, she just showed up on the subway.”
The constant explosion of the constantly ruined system due to being infested by rats, cockroaches and danger aside, the rails are in reality a virtual breeding ground for romance.
Date While You Wait host Thomas Knox has transformed the platforms into mini mixers, providing a welcoming space for singles to mingle before a hectic journey.
Newlyweds Daniel Jean and Esmy Valdez, of Flatbush, chose the L train to serve as the backdrop for their wedding in late June.
The underground match was complete with nibbles, bubbly and a large cake for the bride and groom.