It started like most romances in the 2010s, liking each other’s statuses on Facebook until one of us picked up the courage to send a DM (direct message). One day, after typing and erasing 20 different messages, David sent the following message: “I see you around school all the time but I never say hi (kinda nervous) lol.” Who would’ve thought a message that ended in “(kinda nervous) lol” would’ve started a romance that has lasted more than 12 years. The relationship has stood the test of time, even while living in different countries and states, attending different universities, and weathering everything else that life has thrown our way. In spite of it all, our love has remained constant and we are so excited to finally say "I do!"