We’re getting married!

Robert was visiting his friend Britt in Oxford, Mississippi, when fate stepped in. Britt happened to be friends with Madison, Alex’s roommate at Ole Miss. That day, Madison mentioned to Alex that Britt had a friend in town she thought Alex would really like. After the Ole Miss vs. Auburn game, the group planned to hang out, and Madison encouraged Alex to join them. From the moment Robert and Alex met, there was an undeniable connection. They bonded over quick wit, laughter, and classic college games. By the end of the night, they had exchanged phone numbers and gone their separate ways—Robert heading back to Texas and Alex preparing to graduate that December. They kept in touch, unsure when they might see each other again—until one day, Robert invited Alex to San Marcos, Texas, for his friend’s graduation. In a rare, spontaneous decision, Alex said yes. She booked a hotel and took a leap of faith to see Robert for just the second time. That weekend marked the beginning of something special. From the moment Robert and Alex met, there was an undeniable connection. They bonded over quick wit, laughter, and classic college games. By the end of the night, they had exchanged numbers and gone their separate ways—Robert heading back to Texas and Alex preparing to graduate that December. They kept in touch, unsure when they might see each other again—until one day, Robert invited Alex to San Marcos, Texas, for his friend’s graduation. In a rare, spontaneous decision, Alex said yes. She booked a hotel and took a leap of faith to see Robert for just the second time. That weekend marked the beginning of something special.

While the logistics initially seemed daunting, Robert and Alex both knew they had found something special. At the time, Robert was working in Dallas while Alex had moved back home to focus on studying for her medical school admissions exam. For over a year, they made the three-hour drive every two weeks to see each other. In between visits, they FaceTimed every night, sharing stories about their days and deepening their connection. In March 2022, Robert made a big move to Houston to start a new job—and to be closer to Alex. They were thrilled to finally enjoy weeknight dates and everyday moments together. But not long after, Alex received offers for medical school, and a difficult decision was made. She ultimately chose to attend a school nearly six hours away in Monroe, Louisiana. Heartbroken that their newly shared routines would become long-distance once again, Alex still knew she had chosen a partner who would support her unconditionally and stand by her through every step of this new chapter. In March 2022, Robert made a big move to Houston to start a new job—and to be closer to Alex. They were thrilled to finally enjoy weeknight dates and everyday moments together. But not long after, Alex received offers for medical school, and a difficult decision loomed. She ultimately chose to attend a school nearly six hours away in Monroe, Louisiana. Heartbroken that their newly shared routines would become long-distance once again, Alex still knew she had chosen a partner who would support her unconditionally and stand by her through every step of this new chapter.

After nearly a year of long-distance (again), Robert made the big move to Monroe, Louisiana. Alex was overjoyed to have her person just ten minutes down the road. They could grab dinner, catch a movie, or simply enjoy each other’s company while Alex studied. Together, they supported one another, loved deeply, and continued to grow—building the strong foundation that their relationship stands on.

Robert and Alex love taking weekend vacations to new places, carving out time for each other away from the hustle of work and school. One December weekend, Robert planned a getaway to McKinney, Texas, filled with great food, beer tasting, and Christmas lights. On Saturday afternoon, he led Alex to a quiet fountain just off the square and got down on one knee. Alex said the easiest yes of her life. The surprises didn’t stop there. That night, Robert brought her to his parents' home for an engagement party, where she was greeted by a room full of their family and friends—from both Texas and Louisiana. There were plenty of happy tears, heartfelt hugs, and joyful celebrations. The surprises didn’t stop there. That night, Robert brought her to his parents' home for an engagement party, where she was greeted by a room full of their family and friends—from both Texas and Louisiana. There were plenty of happy tears, heartfelt hugs, and joyful celebrations.