We met the modern way — through social media and mutual friends — though depending on who you ask, one of us might've had to persist a little. (Let’s just say someone didn’t add the other back for almost five months... and someone else now proudly claims the title of "friendly stalker.") Our first date set the tone for everything that came after. Kyle drove an hour just to meet me, and when he finally arrived, we ended up driving around until we got to a little bridge overlooking the highway — doing cartwheels, laughing, and goofing around like kids. Somehow, even on that very first day, it felt like we had known each other our whole lives. And in true gentleman fashion, the night ended with a simple hug. From the very beginning, everything about our relationship felt different — easier, more natural, like coming home. I think we both knew pretty early on that this was it. Years later, Kyle proposed in the most meaningful place — the exact spot where we took our very first photo together, and where we’ve recreated that same moment every summer since. After snapping what I thought was our annual picture, he said, “One more thing…” and got down on one knee. Since meeting at just 19 and 22, we’ve grown up side by side. We’ve celebrated milestones, weathered long nights, and built a life that already feels like forever. Honestly, it’s hard to remember a time before we had each other. And now, we can’t wait to start this next chapter — together.