As many millennial romances begin, we met with a simple like on Hinge. Adina was away in the Smokey Mountains with her family while Ben was home in Brooklyn. After a brief exchange of messages, we agreed to meet for drinks in the neighborhood. Once exchanging numbers and a kiss at the end of the date, we both knew this was something real and special. From there, our relationship flourished through adventures, deep conversations, and lots and lots of laughter. But who said "I love you" first? We both wanted to but were both too shy. We ended up saying it together on the count of three. It was then clear that we really were on the same page and were both excited to build a life together. For the past 2.5 years, we have grown together in so many different ways as we've navigated the joys and complexities of life. We've adventured through Florida, New Orleans, Portugal, California, and beyond. We've experienced beautiful hikes and magical New York nights. But our favorite place is at home with each other and our silly orange fur ball, Chezzy. While there's a lot of uncertainty in the world around us, we're both certain in our love and the joy we bring each other. We're each other's buddy, best friend, and partner forever. We can't wait to continue to evolve together and be by each other's side through it all.