Every love story has its perfect beginning, and ours started at the YMCA. For years, Christian and Samantha crossed paths without truly knowing what was waiting for them. It wasn’t until they began teaching lifeguard courses together that the spark revealed itself. What started as a shared passion for the water soon flowed into something deeper—an undeniable connection that felt meant to be. For Samantha, love also meant family. From the very beginning, it was important that Christian embrace the most important part of her world—Ezio. The moment Christian and Ezio met, an instant bond formed, filled with laughter, joy, and trust. It was as if they had always been waiting for one another. Now, together, the three of us are building a life where love is at the heart of everything—full of laughter, adventure, and the promise of a beautiful forever.

What was supposed to just be a vacation turned into one of the most beautiful memories of my life. On the morning of July 15th, I woke up to Christian—who never wakes up before me—already out of bed. He looked nervous but excited, and he told me to check the balcony. It was so early, but when I opened the curtains, I saw the ring sitting on the table. My heart stopped. In that moment, Christian asked me to marry him. I was completely overwhelmed with joy and love—I couldn’t believe this was really happening. It was simple, sweet, and absolutely perfect. That morning will forever be one of the most special moments of my life, the beginning of our forever together.