Dan and I first met in January 2021 over the phone at a joint birthday gathering for my brother and me. After a few playful FaceTime requests, his brother Alex passed along my number, and what began as hours of conversation quickly grew into a meaningful connection. Even when I briefly moved away, I could not stop thinking about him and returned soon after so we could be together. Since then we have built a life as partners—sharing daily routines, supporting one another’s goals, and planning for the future. We look forward to celebrating the next chapter of our lives on October 24, 2026, in Somersworth, New Hampshire.