Our story started back in 2021: We met the way many modern love stories begin—at the gym. What started as a shared workout space slowly turned into something more, thanks to Alex's determination and confidence. He noticed me first and found reasons to say hi, strike up conversations, and time his workouts just right. At first, it was casual smiles and small talk between sets, but his persistence (and charm) eventually won me over. Gym conversations turned into real conversations, workouts turned into dates, and before we knew it, we were spending less time counting reps and more time building a life together. What began with a simple hello became the strongest partnership we could have imagined—and now we’re ready for our next chapter.