They met in their first year at BSSD and were fast friends having things in common like being from the same hometown and love for playing guitar. They became close friends over summer going in to second year. They started working at the same company and saw each other everyday at school and work. At the end of their second year at BSSD, Matt realized he was in love with Betsy. They both never saw it coming. After many conversations, urging from leaders, and much prayer they began to date, and it was a new paradigm for all: Two friends who realize their love for one another, and then to risk it all to pursue romance. Over Christmas break during their third year as interns at BSSD and home for Christmas in Portland together, Matt proposed.