Kathryn Hurley used to have zero interest in motherhood. The 34-year-old founder of Wags&Walks Nashville was the type to say“I’m good, no kids for me,”and she meant it. But then Jason Tartick came into her life, and everything changed. The couple met in 2025 when Tartick adopted his dog Teddy from Hurley’s rescue organization in Nashville. What started as a friendship blossomed into something real, and now they’re engaged after less than a year of dating. The turning point came when Hurley realized that finding the right partner didn’t just make her open to motherhood—it made her genuinely excited about it.
On Tartick’s“Trading Secrets”podcast, Hurley got real about how meeting him shifted her perspective entirely. She explained that she wouldn’t have pursued having children on her own, but with him as a partner, she wants to build that life together. She’s talked about wanting“two max”kids and emphasized the importance of finding someone who shares your values and operates with genuine selflessness. For Hurley, it’s not about conforming to societal expectations or following a timeline—it’s about finally meeting someone worth making those big life changes for. The couple is already planning their wedding across multiple locations, including Cabo San Lucas, Nashville, and Michigan.
What makes their story resonate is how honest they’ve been about the role compatibility plays in life decisions. Tartick and Hurley talk about being“teammates”and how finding someone you don’t have to constantly explain yourself to changes everything. Their engagement happened fast—they got engaged on a European vacation just last week—but their connection proves that sometimes you just know. Have you ever had a major life plan that changed because you met the right person? That’s exactly what’s happening here, and it’s refreshing to see someone celebrating it openly.
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