James and Joyce met their Sophomore year of college at The Ohio State University. They were both RA's in the same residence hall, Smith Steeb. Their first conversation was on a hot day on the Scioto mile in downtown Columbus, Ohio. This conversation led to spending more time together during work, hanging out with each other during Ohio State football games, and attending each other's Greek Life events. James and Joyce officially began dating in October of 2016. After James graduated a year early from OSU, he would drive down after work on Fridays to spend time with Joyce in Columbus. After graduation, Joyce moved up to Findlay, Ohio where they shared their first apartment together. After moving around to different cities and apartments, they are finally settled in Louisville, KY with their Chiweenie, Bailey.