Christiana and Devonte met when they both attended Kent State University in Ohio. At the time, they were just friends. After going back and forth about rival sporting teams on social media, a push from a friend and a promise to support the school's National Association of Black Journalists chapter, a connection sparked between them. On October 12, 2017 Devonte direct messaged Christiana on Twitter and asked what her favorite restaurant was. She replied "any Thai food place" . After multiple Thai food dates and arguments over sports, they officially started dating February 2018. Christiana visited Devonte in Atlanta at his godparents house for his 21st birthday and he asked if she would be his girlfriend. Five years and multiple cities later, Devonte asked Christiana to marry him beachside in Aruba. They got married in a private ceremony beachside in Traverse City in 2024. They can't wait to celebrate their union with friends and family.