Matt and Arianna met at the University of Wisconsin- Parkside in 2018. Although, during this time there was nothing more than a "Hi & Bye" conversation. In April of 2019 we found out that we both had the same birthday and from there each year we would tell each other Happy Birthday. From there we built an acquaintanceship by playing iMessage games with each other as well as having other small conversations.

We also had a mutual friend (Kiandre) who would invite us to events often, but we did not engage with each other during those times! Even though we both secretly had an eye on each other! It wasnt until September of 2020 that we would be at the same event for our friend, where Matt decided that this time, would be the time that he would finally show Arianna who he is and that she would want to be around him for the rest of their lives.

That night they went bowling and to a bar/lounge where there was nothing but laughter and dancing. Step in the Name of Love came on and once Arianna found out Matt could step, she was sold! From that day on Matt & Arianna would spend every day together and this is no exaggeration! When they weren't together, they were texting and on the phone for hours. You could expect them to be with one another daily. They came to the realization that, they enjoyed being around one another and did not want to spend a day without their favorite person in the world. This all started with Matt asking Arianna "Am I going to see you when I get off of work?" There was never a dull moment whenever they were around each other and soon came to the realization that they had so much in common and that they needed each other!

Arianna went to visit her parent in Vegas and left Matt for 2 weeks & thats the longest they had been without eachother since they first linked up! Matt soon realized he had to make Ari his girl ;). Soon as Ari returned , Matt took her to dinner and asked her to be his girlfriend March 12,2021.

Arianna and Matt balance each other out very well due to Matt being a home body and Arianna always wanting to be on the go! She makes him do things outside of his comfort level and deep down he loves doing it. She was the first person to get him on a boat, on a plane (again), and to try new foods. In September of 2021 they found out they would be having their first child together. Madisyn was Born May 5th, 2022! The first year of being parents together has brought them a lot of joy and obstacles, but it brought them so much closer!

Matthew knew Arianna was the one for him after watching how attentive, naturing, protective loving and caring she is with Maddie and him! From the beginning of their relationship he knew he wanted to marry her. On Mothers Day weekend, May 13th 2023, Matthew asked Arianna to Marry him. He told Arianna that this was just a photoshoot so that they could celebrate making it through an entire year of parenting, but little did she know it was all a scheme to surprise her with a ring! After a month of planning and setting things up it became one of the happiest days they have had together.

Matthew and Arianna have shared so many great moments in a short period of time, but it feels like a long time for them. When you know you found your person, you know!!! I guess love at first sight might really be a thing. Matthew and Arianna graduated from Parkside on the same day. Matt graduated with his second degree from Parkside and Arianna obtained her first! That was a very special moment for them because once she became pregnant, Matt ensured that he would push and motivate her every day to complete school while she did the same. Fun fact they had Maddie a few days before graduation and Arianna was so afraid, she wasnt going to walk across the stage due to being in labor that close to graduation. They both made it with the help and support of one another! The way they push and motivate each other is what keeps them in Love!

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