We briefly crossed paths when we were teenagers, but it wasn’t until a little later that we reconnected. We went on a simple first date — ice cream at Newport Creamery and a walk in the park — and it felt instantly familiar, like we’d known each other our whole lives. That feeling never left. From that day on, we grew up together. Over the past 7½ years, we’ve been side by side through every major life moment — the highs, the hard seasons, and everything in between. What began as that quiet feeling of trust became the foundation of our relationship, and it’s the reason we’re standing here today.