We met through mutual friends in college during Gretchen's freshman year. We were acquaintances throughout our time at USC Upstate. It was not until Gretchen's last semester that we "hit it off", went on a date, then became inseparable ever since. We bonded over our love of music, specifically One Direction, and our similar sense of humor. We enjoy going to concerts, road trips, and playing card games. We officially started dating February 6th, 2022 and were engaged on September 9th, 2023.