From David: Believe it or not people, online dating can work! Takes a lot of patience, weeding through and trusting your instincts. Lots of common interests shined through in the first 6 months of us dating; especially our love of eating & drinking. But, a lasting friendship was forming too. Taking our relationship to the next level was largely due to Briana's willingness to pretend to like the NY Jets, and my willingness to cut off my man bun. It was after a Jets loss in November 2016 that led us to the bar at Hillstone Park Ave, where Briana asked me to attend an upcoming wedding with her. She made a good point that she needed a way to introduce me: "I can't just say, 'hi this is David,' that's weird." This led us to the logical decision to become exclusive - and not just so that she could give a proper intro! It made sense at the time and it forever will. Special thanks to @bumble.

From Briana: Despite my efforts, Football Sundays are now a "thing" in our lives. I know to either make plans or be ok with repeating myself a lot on Sundays. On this particular Sunday, David woke up early to get us coffee like always, so he can start caffeinating for a day of football fun. I remained in bed trying to sleep off a Thanksgiving hangover. When he returned he laid back next to me and told me how much he loved me. I opened my eyes slightly to a red rose in his hand. Often times he is sweet in the morning so it didn't feel unusual. I told him how sweet he was but also how tired I was, thanked him for the rose, and back to sleep I went. Again, he started with his sweet remarks, even sweeter now. He said how much he "loves waking up next to me every morning and wants it this way forever." I opened my eyes as much as I could and this time in place of the rose was a ring.