We had been together for more than 6 years before we got engaged. It just seemed so natural people ask us so what was the special event that led to the Proposal and we answer, it was not one certain thing. It was probably a combination of everything we have gone through in our relationship. It made us realize we are better together than apart. We both believe everything we have gone through in our lives has made us who we are and therefore we are able to appreciate each other more.