Taylor and Blair met on their first day of training at Allianz Life in September 2017. They quickly became friends while working together on the Annuity Sales Desk. In the summer of 2018, after a golf tournament and a little help from tequila, they shared their first kiss at a Deadmau5 concert. Their first official date was at Ramen Kazama, followed by sharing a Nutella waffle at Waffle Bar. By January, they made things official at “Building C,” better known as JJ’s Clubhouse. Over the years, they embarked on an incredible journey together, creating core memories. When Covid-19 rocked the world, their adventures exploring Minneapolis came to a halt. Instead, they found comfort at home with Blair’s dog, Ollie. They filled their days with cozy at-home dates, making homemade pasta and dumplings, and drinking copious amounts of red wine. Much of their time was spent in Taylor’s backyard, where he shared his love of "music with no words" with Blair and found beauty in being perfectly content in one another's company. The world shifted again in 2020 when George Floyd’s murder placed Minneapolis at the heart of worldwide protests against police brutality. During this time of unknowns, Taylor and Blair deepened their connection in new ways and their relationship grew even stronger. They had meaningful conversations about what their future looks like, participated in protests, cleaned up their community, and shared mutual values in wanting to make the world a better place for everyone. Later that year, they adopted a second dog, Yeti. By spring 2021, Taylor moved in with Blair, marking another exciting chapter in their lives together. Fast forward to October 2023: Taylor proposed to Blair on the Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis. That evening was filled with tears of joy, espresso martinis, tequila shots, and stumbling around the city with nothing but love and excitement for their future. Taylor and Blair have spent their time together building a vibrant community of friends and finding endless reasons to celebrate life and the people they cherish. They adore hosting backyard parties, dinner gatherings, and Jackbox game nights with loved ones. Their love for each other grows deeper every day, and they can’t wait to grow old and gray, looking back on their life together with endless smiles.