Josh and Erika met in high school through theater and choir and good friendship turned into dating for 8 months! They both went to Ohio University together and started off freshman year by breaking up with each other in probably the most dramatic way possible (good thing Erika was getting her degree in acting). They went through their separate 4 years of college growing and becoming better versions of themselves. They rarely spoke but occasionally bumped into one another out at the bars. But since their friend groups merged a lot, they could never really get rid of one another. By senior year, both of them reminisced on their previous relationship but assumed it was all in the past. After graduation, Josh moved to Wisconsin to pursue a job in news and Erika stayed in Columbus. At this point, it seemed like their story was over until Erika attended a wedding with her best friend, and maid of honor, Olivia, (featuring an open-bar) and sent him a snapchat. The rest was history. They started talking again, purely platonic, until it turned into multi-hour facetimes and phone calls. Josh came home in December of 2018 and after their second "first date," (accompanied by Makenzie and Cassidy out of fear that Erika would need to bolt) they both knew what was coming and solidified their relationship, again, on 12/14/2018. After 2 years of long distance, a pandemic and lots of long car rides, they finally moved in together and started their new adventure! A little after celebrating year 5, on a gorgeous April hike in Hocking Hills, Josh finally made it official and proposed! They also added a new member to the family, their best kitty, Winnie, and continue to grow with one another. Erika and Josh are so excited to begin this new adventure together and to celebrate their love with all of their favorite people!