Alyssa and Daniel went on their first date in July of 2017. During this date, Daniel watched in silence as a mosquito bit Alyssa's forehead while eating ice cream at Rakestraws. A few minutes later, when she noticed a bite growing, he admitted to her he saw it happen and did nothing. Despite that questionable start, they began dating Fall of 2017, through Alyssa's semester abroad, their college graduations in 2019, and the pandemic. In December of 2020, Daniel "popped the question" with a ring pop and officially proposed (this time with a real ring) April 25, 2021. They moved to Maryland together that summer and have been enjoying life in the DC Metro area ever since.