David and Carolyn met in 2016 at Athens Drive High School. David was a senior, and Carolyn was a junior. They met in AP Chemistry class and began dating soon after being assigned to the same table. During high school, David played baseball as a catcher, and Carolyn played softball as a pitcher. They went to Prom together in 2017 and 2018. After high school, both attended NC State University.

During their time at NC State, their relationship came to a halt. David moved to Boston, MA after graduating, and Carolyn pursued Physician Assistant school in High Point, NC.

Several years later, the two reconnected and began their long-distance relationship. David and Carolyn took turns flying back and forth between North Carolina and Massachusetts for over a year. The distance was worth it though. On August 11, 2024, David proposed to Carolyn back at their alma mater, NC State.