On February 28, 2017, we started talking through messenger. Cliff made the first conversational move. After weeks of talking we decided to meet for a walk on the Hamburg trail. Oliver, his puppy, was included on the walk. By April 1, 2017, we decided to be in a relationship. The joke today is that Oliver is what made the relationship a done deal. On March 29, 2019, Cliff proposed the day before our Italy vacation. Finally, 2 years later, we are getting married!