We both knew of each other for a few years prior to meeting for the first time. My mom cleans for his parents and would go on and on (to both of us) about how much we'd get along and potentially make a good couple. The timing wasn't initially there, and both of us shrugged off these suggestions until the summer of 2019 where she finally managed to convince Zach to ask me on a date. Our first date was bowling with his friends, and I'll admit I was incredibly nervous to meet him for the first time knowing nothing other than what my mom has told me about him. But once we began to talk and get to know each other, my nerves not only calmed - I was comfortable. It was as if I was catching up with an old friend! (Except we were both clearly into each other) It didn't take long for us to decide to make it official, and not much longer than that to decide to get married - He proposed about 9 months later!