Max and Kylie met at a party in 2013 at Indiana University. It was the beginning of Kylie's Freshman year and Max's Sophomore year at IU. The party was hosted at Max's apartment and full of college students eager to be back on campus. Somehow in the crowd, Max and Kylie found each other and had an instant connection. That connection turned into a friendship that remained throughout their college years. After graduation, life took them in different directions—Max to Florida and Kylie to Dallas. They went their separate ways, thinking their connection would remain a memory with only the occasional hello via social media. But destiny had other plans. In December 2021, Kylie was in the Windy City for work and ended up seeing Max. That connection they shared years prior was still there and the occasional check-in's escalated to weekly phone calls. Finally, in August of 2022, 10 years later, Kylie took a leap of faith and booked a trip to spend the weekend with Max in his city. They had a wonderful weekend together and never looked back. They navigated the ups and downs of a long-distance relationship, proving that love knows no distance. That lasted about a year and a half until Max finally convinced Kylie to make the move to Chicago, despite the weather that she knew she would have to endure. The move was totally worth it because Max popped the question in June 2024, and they celebrated with a joyful weekend surrounded by family and friends. From a college party spark to a lifetime together, their journey is proof that some connections are just meant to be!