A few weeks before Thanksgiving 2015, both Nick and Abbie decided to try online dating—because nothing says “holiday spirit” quite like hoping your soulmate isn’t the person holding a fish in their profile picture. They matched, and the conversations began. Nick, in classic overly cautious Nick fashion, announced he was “just looking for friends.” Abbie, in classic Abbie fashion—and in a move that would define their entire love story—did not take no for an answer. Instead, she kept talking to him as if he’d never said it. (A bold strategy—and clearly a brilliant one.) Somewhere between the endless texts and witty banter, Abbie realized Nick was her person. So on Thanksgiving night, they went on their first date: a movie filled with butterflies, awkward popcorn negotiations, and the unmistakable start of something big. (Nothing says “romance” quite like sharing snacks with a near-stranger.) Over the years, they’ve filled their lives with countless adventures—and occasional chaos. From concerts where they sang louder than the band (and may have hit a few wrong notes), to dinner dates that somehow always ended with way too much dessert, to a trip to New York, The Cabin, and even Las Vegas—where Nick learned that slot machines are not friends—they’ve proven that love is better when it’s loud, messy, and full of laughter. Nearly 9 years later, in September of 2024, Nick made his move. On the very first night in their new apartment—when most couples argue about where the couch should go—he decided to propose. Turns out Nick wasn’t just cautiously committing to a new address… he was committing to Abbie forever. So now, after one swipe, one movie, one extremely cautious Nick, and one Abbie who absolutely refused to accept “just friends” as an option—we’re all here to celebrate their forever. Because sometimes love starts with a swipe, survives the “just friends” phase, grows through shared adventures, and turns into a lifetime… especially when one person is adorably cautious and the other refuses to take no for an answer.