My husband works in a coffee shop. On the days he works, if I have nothing better to do, I usually come to sit in the cafe and keep myself busy on my laptop.

One time, a regular sees me playing Pokémon on my phone and strikes up a conversation with me about the game. Sometime later, the regular brings this up to my husband.

Regular #1: “You know that girl who always comes in when you’re working? She’s into Pokémon, too! She seems like your type. You should ask her out sometime. She might say yes!”

Husband: “The one who sits by the pastry case?”

Regular #1: “Yeah!”

Husband: “You’re a few years late; I married her already. That’s my wife.”

Regular #1: *Shocked Pikachu face*

Most recently, I accompany my husband again to the cafe and am browsing Not Always Right while he works. A couple of regular customers come in, and my husband informs them that he’s only going to be there for a few more days before he leaves the country permanently.

Regular #2: “No way! Where are you going?”

Husband: “Australia. My wife is from there.”

He points to me, sitting by the pastry case. The customers turn to look at me. I smile and wave.

Regular #2: “Oh, she’s your wife! I was wondering why she’s always here!”

Regular #3: “I was literally about to suggest to you one of these days that she seems like she has a crush on you and you should ask her out!”

Regular #2: “Yeah, I always thought you two would make a cute couple!”

My husband gestures toward his Pokémon hat and my equally nerdy sweater.

Husband: “Gee, I can’t imagine what could have given you that impression!”

Meanwhile, I was laughing hysterically.

I must admit, though I didn’t need the validation, the idea that random strangers repeatedly want to set me up with my husband is a great way to know I chose the right man!