I think this story has two parts to it: first, how I met Shannon, and then (more importantly) how she stole my heart.

So we start off sometime back in 2018. We initially matched on a dating app (gone are the days of meeting people “at the bar” or something like that!) and agreed to grab drinks one night. We continued to date for nearly a year and became “official,” ironically on her parents’ wedding anniversary… of which she always reminds me!

We continued dating and tasting all different restaurants around Atlanta and kicked off our travel journeys together. First Miami, multiple trips up to Boston, my first time in New York City, skiing out in Colorado, our first international trip to Mexico… and then the world shut down. Shannon and I decided to hunker down together during the COVID lockdowns. I will say, what better way to learn and grow with someone than being locked in a house together! During this time, I really started to see how much love and support Shannon gave me across my career life, business endeavors, and personal aspirations.

Last but not least, Shannon decided to move to New York. Looking back on it, this was the time that confirmed we were meant for each other. Managing a long-distance relationship while still coming down from COVID-related restrictions, our own career lives, and my recent purchase and renovation of a home in Atlanta was challenging. I never thought I would be able to handle a long-distance relationship, and though it was no walk in the park, this validated our relationship and commitment to one another.

Shannon has always been my best friend, my favorite person to explore new places with, and my go-to for trying new activities and gathering design advice (across our many home renovation projects!). Everything always felt easy with her. Everything always felt right with her. And now, after four years of being together, I’ve asked her to be my forever partner, best friend, and love of my life!

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