In August of 2018, Marli was working at Longfellow/LDI Middle School in La Crosse when she became friends with a new co-worker, Kelsey Kutzke. Within a few months, Marli and Kelsey became really close, even planning a trip to Europe together. In October, Marli went with some work friends downtown to have some drinks and dance. Kelsey mentioned that her brother, Kyle, was going to tag along. Although this is the first time they met, it took a few years before anyone made a move. In August of 2019, Kelsey got married with Marli and Kyle both being in the wedding party. After the ceremony, Kyle asked Marli to "save a dance for him". Later on in the evening, after some celebratory wine and champagne, Marli took Kyle up on that offer. After that, I guess you could say the rest is history! First official date/boyfriend and girlfriend: 8.15.19 New dog: 3.24.20 Moved in together: 4.10.20 Proposal: 7.17.20