Sometimes love begins in the simplest ways — with a mutual friend and an unexpected introduction. Not long after Mohamed moved from New York to Michigan, our friend Mansour connected us. What started as casual conversations quickly turned into long, late-night phone calls where hours felt like minutes. We laughed, shared stories, and built a bond before we ever saw each other in person. One Sunday evening, we decided to finally meet and go bowling. But the moment we saw each other, it felt like we weren’t meeting for the first time at all. It felt familiar — comfortable — almost as if our souls had already known each other long before that day. That night marked the beginning of something effortless and beautiful. What started as a simple introduction became the start of our forever. And today, we’re so grateful that life, timing, and one thoughtful friend brought us together.