We met in Fargo, ND, in 2017. Joe worked at Texas Roadhouse, where two of Maddy’s friends, Cassie and Sami, also worked. Maddy would tag along with the "roadies" on nights out, and that’s when our paths first crossed. Before long, we started running into each other regularly at the gym. Joe quickly noticed a pattern: Sami and Maddy would finish their workouts and then head straight to food or drinks afterward (because, let's be real—balance is key!). Naturally, he asked if he could join the fun. The real turning point came when we all decided to take a yoga class together. Joe thought it would be a good idea to do a full leg day at the gym before the class. Halfway through, he had to tap out—yoga turned out to be way tougher than he anticipated. Maddy, secretly relieved (because, let’s be honest, the class was brutal), couldn’t help but laugh at Joe’s early exit. It was in that moment that she realized she wanted to get to know him better. As we spent more time together, we realized we had tons of mutual friends—many of whom are now dating, engaged, or even married! We laughed a lot, had some great conversations, and before we knew it, something special was definitely growing. In August 2017, we officially started dating, and by 2019, we took the next step and moved in together. And here we are today, ready to celebrate this next chapter of our journey together!