Reem has always believed she meets people who align with her soul, no matter the form the relationship takes. With Nate, that connection felt immediate, almost familiar in a deeper, unspoken way. Though she was born and raised in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and Nate in Seattle, Washington, they quickly realized that where they came from didn’t define the connection they shared. It all started with a simple DM, where Nate asked for her number. From their very first conversations, everything felt easy—full of laughter, natural, and effortless, like a husband checking in on his wife at the end of the day. From the start, Nate approached Reem with intention. He often says he felt she would balance him, while Reem was drawn to his personality and the way he carried himself. Their differences felt complementary, and their connection felt effortless. As time went on, Nate would make the effort to visit her more often, traveling from Atlanta to Oakland just to see her. Reem always appreciated those moments—the simplicity of their time together, the ease of their conversations, and the feeling of being fully present with one another. It was in those visits and shared dates that their connection continued to grow in a genuine and grounded way. He had already built a life grounded in dedication, and when the time came to find his person, he came to Reem with that same clarity. That sincerity is what she admired most. They were both ready for this chapter, and it felt as though God had been guiding them all along—bringing them together at just the right time.