She Found Her Co-Parent in Two Months: Camille's Story

Camille, 35, didn't expect things to move quickly. "I signed up thinking it would take a year, maybe more. I was wrong, but I also think we got a bit lucky."

She and Thomas, a 41-year-old engineer, matched based on shared answers about parenting philosophy and living arrangements. They spoke daily for three weeks, then met for coffee.

"What made the difference was that we were both extremely direct from the start," Camille says. "No games, no vague answers. We talked about money, about what happens if one of us starts a serious relationship later, about holidays and grandparents."

They worked with a family lawyer to draft their agreement before pursuing conception. Their son was born fourteen months after they first messaged each other.

"Fast doesn't mean reckless," Camille adds. "We just didn't waste time on people who weren't aligned with us."

What sped up Camille's search

• Being explicit about expectations from the very first messages
• Discussing money and future relationships early, not after months of talking
• Involving a lawyer before conception, not after