It all started with friends saying: “Hey, I think you two would really like each other.” That’s when Ian made the trek from Sault Ste. Marie to Chicago to meet Alyssa, and the chemistry was instant. Not long after, the world changed, and we became inseparable. We bonded over our love for the outdoors, our adventures, and a shared obsession with Blink 182. For two and a half years, we made long-distance work—countless visits, late-night calls, and road trips kept us close. Finally, we moved in together, and that’s when everything truly fell into place. What started as a simple connection has turned into a love story we can’t wait to continue for the rest of our lives.