It's like the old saying goes, there's nothing more romantic than a weekend in Ohio! And for us it was. There was music, there was dancing, there were glowsticks, but mostly there was a lot of flirting. Ultimately we went our separate ways, promising to meet back up in four years at the top of the Empire State Building. Just Kidding! Back in New York, we learned we had many mutual friends! But time passed. Then we learned we worked a few blocks away from each other! But time passed. And then finally - a global pandemic. Jamie and Raffi reconnected on Social Media and quickly knew it was time to take the next step - quarantining together when Raffi got Covid. Surprisingly, they didn't get sick of each other. Jamie wasn't too bothered by Raffi's snoring, and Raffi didn't mind that Jamie wore the same t-shirt for a week. Fast forward four years, one dog, one graduate degree, and countless episodes of Big Brother later, and Raffi still isn't bothered by Jamie's repetitive outfits, and Jamie is very proud of Raffi for taking care of his snoring. Most importantly, we both feel lucky to have found such a loving, kind, and supportive partner in each other. In the end, the timing was perfect for us.