We go way back to the middle school era. We share memories of ski club, lockers, and economics class. But it wasn't until later on in college when we reconnected.

We consider our first date to be dinner at Social Gastropub in Perrysburg, near Bowling Green where Alan went to college. But here's a confession: our first date actually happened the summer of 2012, just before heading off to college, when Alan took Kaitlyn for a motorcycle ride to the lakefront.

After graduating college in 2016, we packed our bags and moved to Chicago. It was a tough decision to move away from our families, but one propelled by Kaitlyn's love for the city. When Alan agreed to come along for the ride, it demonstrated the strength of our relationship and commitment to one another.