We have known each other since 2008. After so many twists and turns, we had our first real conversation in 2020 about a shared affection for dogs and picnics after Amy (on the insistence of bestie Aileen) shared a piece of birthday cake with Matthew while he was working. Our first meal together (a picnic) was a few weeks later during which time Matthew brought oysters which he shucked on the spot while he named all the states in ABC order just by guessing (49/50 correct). We hung out for a few years--keeping it real chill, but then we got married in September 2023. We figure, once we've been married over a year we can celebrate with y'all. But like casual.