Photos

The San Francisco donut picture on Tinder that started it all. -Abe

Coming out publicly as boyfriends together in our first post on social media. -Abe

Our first trip together to Chicago, where Rupert met Jonas (the first member of my family to meet Rupert). -Abe

My forever wedding date, soon it will be our big day! -Rupert

Packing up Rupert’s life in Fredericksburg, VA, to move in with me in Washington, DC. -Abe

This was all we had when we first moved in, but even though we didn't have much, we knew we would build a happy home! I love you! -Rupert

Thank you for always doing odd things with me from day one! We put these costumes together for DC Snow Day. -Rupert

The most magical day, adopting our dog-child, Polly ❤️. -Abe

Getting your acceptance letter in to LSE was one of the proudest moments. I will always be by your side, reaching goals and making dreams come true. -Rupert

Our first flight abroad and my first European vacation. I am grateful you lighted my curiosity to see and experience the rest of the world. -Rupert

Our first international trip together to Greece, where we fell further in love. We agreed it was our favorite country and kept talking about who we wanted to share the country with 🇬🇷 . -Abe

We drove around Mykonos Island and came across Mirsini Beach. We drank the bottle of wine I smuggled in my luggage; it was you and I enjoying this gorgeous place all on our own. -Rupert

I forced us to have an overnight stopover in London, my favorite city, so that Rupert could experience a bit of what I did while studying in London in 2014. It proved not to be the last time. -Abe

Our first trip to New York City, another foretelling moment. Little did we know it would not be the last time. -Abe

Aside from having a fabulous life together, we also throw great parties! Shark Week 2019 was an absolute hit. Thanks for nerding out with me, especially during the most incredible time of the year! -R

The proposal. The most amazing day of our lives together so far. I almost canceled the trip due to Covid, and didn’t understand why Rupert was so upset. A memory I will die with in my mind ❤️ 💍. -Abe

Smuggling bottles in my bag has always been for a good cause. This time, it was so we could celebrate after you said yes. Race Point Beach, Provincetown, MA. -Rupert

Buckle up, Babe. Barbieland is now Kenland. -Ken (Halloween 2020)

Our life in the US was locked up in storage, and we were on our way to check off an essential item on your to-do list: Grad school! I am so proud of you -Rupert

Our small yard in London. Just the three of us.

My 2022 birthday trip to Scotland with Polly. I love this photo - Rupert is the best papa to our baby girl. Look at those smiles! -Abe

MUAH! You did it! It was worth EVERYTHING! My LSE Grad. -Rupert

Graduation from LSE with two of the most important men in my life, Rupert and my dad, both of whom I would not have been able to graduate without the benefit of their support and life lessons. -Abe

The newest chapter in our lives together, coming full circle back to New York City. Never imagined we’d live in so many amazing cities from DC to London and now the Big Apple. -Abe

South Africa 2023

I help you check off items on your list, and you help me check off items on mine. Shark cage diving in South Africa was a fantastic experience. Thanks for doing it with me! -Rupert

My future, I could not be happier than looking at this photo of you in our favorite place, Greece, and the buzz of energy and happiness you’ve brought to my life. -Abe