Jarvis and Shontia officially crossed paths in 2010 at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Both were employed part time as students at the Health and Wellness Center, which is where it all started. Shontia considered Jarvis to be one of her closest guy friends, one who she could confide in, share life experiences, and hang out with. The relationship was platonic, and both were open about who they were dating and involved with at the time, in a respectful manner. In 2014, feelings began to shift. In April of 2014, Jarvis opened up about having feelings for Shontia, and sent a cute text saying, “I like you." From that moment on, the two have been inseparable. They both believe that good things take time, and it was quite a challenge for both to transition from close friends to lovers. They dated for over four years until Jarvis popped the big question on Christmas morning in 2018. The proposal was intimate and private as they both desired. On December 5, 2020, the two will come together as one to begin their journey as husband and wife.