Paul and I met online in 2019. After about a week of getting to know each other, he asked me out for drinks and dinner. But—I’ll admit it—I completely forgot about our date and unintentionally stood him up. Despite that, Paul was incredibly patient and kind. He gave me another chance, and we ended up meeting one afternoon at Bridgewater State for smoothies. From the moment we met in person, we clicked instantly. Paul became my best friend that very day. Since that late afternoon in April, we've been inseparable. We dove into life together almost right away—navigating a new relationship, living together, and growing side by side. It hasn’t always been easy, but it’s been real, full of love, and full of laughter. We’ve come so far—and we can’t wait for what’s next.