They say the best things in life take time… and in our case, it took nine months of him asking and me (Adriana) saying “maybe later.” We met at a recovery meeting — both on our own journeys, focused on becoming the best versions of ourselves. But somehow, fate decided we’d do that together. I noticed what an amazing dad he was and how grounded he seemed. He says he thought I was quiet, focused, and way out of his league (his words, not mine). Eventually, I said yes to a date — and the rest, as they say, is history. We started dating in September 2019, and life quickly became a mix of laughter, growth, and a few “how did we survive that?” moments. In 2021, we faced something that could’ve ended us, but instead, it reminded us just how much we mean to each other. That Christmas, he got down on one knee and made it official: we were in this for life. Now here we are — stronger, sillier, and more in love than ever — ready to say “I do” surrounded by the people who’ve cheered us on through it all.