It all started when Austin decided to take Psychology 101 at Indiana State University during their freshman year. During the 2nd week of school, Austin and Alyssa connected on social media and formed a fast friendship. Austin and Alyssa began hanging out, the first time when Austin needed "help" with Psychology 101. After setting up a time to meet to study, it turned out that Austin actually did not need the help with class. Instead, they ended up turning on Netflix and talking until almost 1 a.m. After that night, the continued to hang out and talk daily, until they finally started dating on October 10th, 2015. After three years of ups and downs, memories, laughter, and love, Austin finally popped the question at the top of Hatcher's Pass in Willow, Alaska in the Talkeetna Mountain range on August 9th, 2018 (with the help from Alyssa's sister, Autumn and brother-in-law, Brendan!). Since then, both have graduated from Indiana State University: Austin with his bachelor's in Athletic Training and Alyssa with her Master's in Social Work.