We met in 2023 at my house, starting with simple hangouts that slowly turned into something neither of us expected, but both of us felt. What began as casual time together, talking in the car and just enjoying each other’s company in the backyard, grew into a connection that felt natural and undeniable. Through small talk amongst our friends about how amazing we would be together, he made the first move by adding me on Facebook, and the rest was history. From the very beginning, there was an easy comfort between us, like we had known each other longer than we had. Over time, we realized we were becoming each other’s person. It showed up in the small moments, the way we always wanted to be around each other, how hard it was to stay apart, and how quickly “okay bye” turned into “I love you bye.” Our bond felt simple, steady, and special. Even the little things, like gifting the same candle that reminded us of our first date, became meaningful pieces of our story. We dated for 8 months before getting engaged, and were married just a few months later. He proposed in a picture perfect way, bringing everything full circle in a way that felt like it was always meant to be. From the very beginning, it was just us becoming home to each other.