We had mutual friends getting married. He was a groomsman and she was a bridesmaid. We met at the couple's housewarming party, but nothing came of it. It wasn't until the wedding that we started talking and getting to know each other.

We were having a belated birthday party for Caitlyn at the house. We invited all of our friends and made it a big celebration. We had friends ready to take pictures and video the whole moment. It was an unforgettable moment! Caitlyn's perspective: Daniel tried to surprise me with my best friend coming to celebrate and special cupcakes, but he let it slip that she was coming. I was completely oblivious to what was going to happen that day. When he pulled out the ring to propose, I ugly cried so hard. I still don't understand how some people keep so composed. Daniel's perspective: I had the ring for at least three months, carrying it with me to and from work so that Caitlyn wouldn't find it. I thought that I had been made when I suggested she get her nails done, but it turns out she was completely clueless that it was coming!

Daniel is so selfless and kind. He's always ready to provide his friends a helping hand and makes fast friends with anyone. He keeps me grounded and calm. When I'm overwhelmed or stressed, he knows exactly what to say and do to help me realize everything will work out. Plus he keeps me smiling and laughing with all of his terrible jokes.

Caitlyn has always been my biggest supporter in everything I do. She's the brightest light in any room we walk into and truly one of the most remarkable people anyone could meet. She's not only incredibly intelligent, but she’s also unafraid to call me out when I’m off track, which something I admire and deeply respect about her.

About two months after we started talking after our friend's wedding, I had a feeling our connection was different from other people I'd dated. Although it took a while for us to start dating, it felt inevitable that this was where we were going to end up. It felt so natural and easy.

After we met at the wedding, I could not stop talking about her. Beyond not being able to stop talking about her with my friends, she was always at the top of my mental priority list. Then, when we started "dating" during COVID, spending days or weeks together was very easy and something that I couldn't go back from.