They First started Talking in March 2025 and quickly found out we have been circling each other since we were very little. First came to light that They have a friend in common! His Middle school Best Friend is Rachael's now Best friends Husband! Then looking and asking each other about our childhood, They found out we lived less than 10 miles on many occasions and shared a bus to and from School. Even Later came to be a family member of Tyler's worked for a family friend whose business is less in a 5 minute walk from Rachael's house. All of this near misses in Their lives made it clear that God had a plan and was testing their waters and faith, waiting for the right time in our lives to bring us together. They had a few dates in March of 2025 and in the End of April 2025, They made their relationship official In Cherokee, NC on a Blue Ridge outlook. Going forward they both knew they are right for each other and made the commitment to work toward Marriage and a future together. Cherokee holds a special place in their hearts. It became very clear after a few months that they were right for each other and the talks of a wedding were the main topics for the next steps they wanted to happen in the very near future. Without a Clue to Rachael, Tyler was able to ask Her Father (Curtis Livingston) and Mother (Deidra Livingston) for her hand and even had a ring before she had a clue! In December Rachael Shared her Love of Universal Studios with Tyler and it instantly became a special place for the two. So much in fact on the next trip on March 7th 2026, in Epic Universe in the section they have built to replicate 1920 France, Tyler surprised Rachael with a ring and a promise of love forever and SHE SAID YES! The couple are very happy and decided not to wait long to hear the Wedding Bells and are planning a wedding in October 2026 in just a short few months!