We started talking back in 2019 nothing serious at the time, so a relationship wasn’t even something we were thinking about. It started with casual convos, a few DMs here and there, texting and just constantly joking around. Somehow, we found humor in even the smallest things. Life was busy, and there were times we’d go quiet for a bit because of work, but no matter what, we’d always pick back up where we left off. The consistency was there before we even realized it meant something. Eventually, we decided to meet up, Korean BBQ was the plan, nothing major. Just eat and go home. But that night turned into so much more. The energy felt right. We clicked instantly, and what was supposed to be a simple dinner turned into one of those nights where you just go with the flow. We ended up bouncing around, talking for hours, laughing, and really getting to know each other. That night was the beginning of something we didn’t even know we were walking into. In 2020, things started to get a little more serious but then the pandemic hit. Even though we couldn’t be around each other physically, we stayed connected. Late-night phone calls, FaceTimes that lasted for hours… We found ways to still be present in each other’s lives. That time apart could’ve pulled us away, but instead, it brought us closer and showed us that real connection doesn’t need constant physical presence, it just needs effort. By 2021, we felt ready to start blending our worlds. We slowly introduced our kids to each other, and made sure everyone felt safe and comfortable. We started doing more together as a unit, trips, little outings, just building real moments. It felt natural. We weren’t in a rush. We trusted God’s timing and moved with faith that what’s meant to be will be. If they were my person, we knew it would reveal itself in time. And it did. In 2022, we made it official, put a title on it, started bringing each other around family and friends, and really stepped into this relationship fully. We were all in.. kids, family, everything. Life was lifing, but we were in it together. In 2023, our lives slowly became all about each other and the kids, and that’s when we truly started to feel like a family. We were inseparable, and it just made sense to take that next step. So, we decided to build something of our own and move in together. That moment was the start of creating a home filled with love, laughter, and a future for all of us. Then 2024 came… and Curtis proposed! One of the best days ever. Now here we are in 2025, engaged, raising our kids, and planning a wedding. Life hasn’t always been easy, but no matter what came our way, we held each other down. Through every high, every low, we never let go. And that’s what makes our love so real. And now, with 2026 around the corner… we will be married and stepping into our happily ever after.