We met back in 2006 in St.Louis, MO at Barnes Jewish Hospital. We both worked there, became great friends that turned into dating that lasted for 2 years. We still kept in contact from time to time. Melissa moved to Houston in 2014. We reconnected at the beginning of 2018 and started a long-distance relationship until I couldn't take it anymore and moved to Houston by the summer. I proposed on October 12, 2019, at Spindletop restaurant. We had a romantic dinner with rose petals on the table and candles. I popped the question once they brought dessert out with "Will you Marry me" written around it. Jointly, our hobbies are traveling, working out, reading, and exploring the city going to festivals and outdoor activities.