HER SIDE- May 2022, Matt and I had known each other for over a year when asked he asked if I’d like to see Coldplay… in Chicago. After only a moments hesitation, since we hadn’t even gone out in KC, I sent Matt a message asking if he still had the second ticket.

Despite arriving at the airport well before take off, conversation flowed seamlessly. He ask to hold my hand, we explored the city and we shared our first kiss in a cafe photo booth. While the concert was incredible, what really stuck with me was Matt’s kindness, to everyone. Matt knows no strangers, he is genuine and respectful to anyone he comes into contact with.

By July, we were inseparable. He traveled for work, we spent hours video chatting sharing openly and honestly about ourselves. If not together, we started and ended the day with those calls. We also trading favorite songs, an easy way to express our growing feelings.

I was blessed to meet Kylie and quickly admired the close, open relationship they shared. Matt was patient in letting the boys become used to having another guy “in the mix”. His calm and steady nature has allowed their trust in him to grow. Royals games, lake time and our weekly family dinner provide both laughs and teenage eye rolls as this new family emerges.

Travel and music have been two themes throughout our relationship. Since Chicago, we have traveled to numerous other states and continue to collect a variety of passport stamps. Matt is a thoughtful, easy going, fun loving, good people attracting presence I could not be more fortunate to have loving me for me.

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Hyatt Place Kansas City/Lenexa City Center

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Kansas City Lenexa/City Center