In the heart of the Midwest, amidst the rolling fields of Iowa, there lived a man named Ryan. He was a man of quiet strength and unwavering kindness, with a love for his hometown that ran as deep as the roots of the tallest cornstalk.

One day, as he was going about his daily routine, Ryan sent a message that would change his life forever. It was to Elly, a woman living in the picturesque mountains of Colorado. She was a writer with a passion for adventure.

As they exchanged messages, Ryan found himself falling for Elly's wit, charm, and the way she saw the world with such wonder and curiosity. Despite the distance between them, he knew that he had found someone truly special.

Their virtual conversations soon turned into late-night phone calls, where they shared their dreams, fears, and everything in between. Each conversation deepened their connection, and Ryan found himself counting down the days until they could finally go on dates in person.

When they finally did, it was as if the stars had aligned. Their connection was instant, and Ryan knew that he had found the one he had been searching for. They spent their days exploring the beauty of Colorado, hiking through the mountains, and sharing quiet moments by the fire.

As their love grew stronger, Ryan knew that he wanted to spend the rest of his life with Elly. So, on a bright spring day, surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the Iowa land, Ryan got down on one knee and asked Elly to be his forever.

And so, their love story continues, a testament to the power of love, distance, and fate. Ryan and Elly are proof that no distance is too great when two hearts are meant to be together.

Just kidding. If you made it this far, it’s important to note that none of that is true and was completely curated by Chat GPT. Ryan finally came to his senses after five years of friendship with Elly and called her up one evening to ask her on a date. After some very romantic dates, Ryan made it official over a bottle of wine at the local Italian restaurant, Baroncini's. After some long distance dating, many hours spent searching on Google flights, countless early mornings / late nights spent in airports, canceled and delayed flights, 20 hour roadtrips to and from Colorado and Iowa, and candlelit dinners over FaceTime, Ryan got down on one knee and proposed after another romantic evening spent at the local Italian restaurant, Baroncinis.