What was supposed to be just a three-month adventure turned into a lifelong love story. Kristin came to Connecticut on a travel nursing contract at Yale, planning to soak in the experience and move on to her next destination. But life had other plans. Not long after arriving, she met Joey — and everything changed. Their first dinner together was in downtown New Haven, where laughter came easy, the conversation never stopped, and something just clicked. Neither of them could have predicted that one meal would lead to a lifetime together — but by the end of the night, it was clear that this was something special. As the weeks passed, Kristin realized she didn’t want to leave. And with Joey — and their sweet (and slightly spoiled) mini dachshund, Cleo — it quickly felt like home. Now, they’re a little family of three — sharing dog walks, Sunday mornings binge watching Survivor, big dreams, and even bigger love. What started as a temporary stop has become the beginning of forever, and they can’t wait to celebrate the next chapter with you!