Maddie and Tommy have known each other for nearly their entire lives — literally. They grew up as next-door neighbors, spending 18 years just a driveway apart. In middle school, they even gave dating a try, but it didn’t exactly stick. Back then, Tommy was the wild one and Maddie was the classic goodie two-shoes — let’s just say, the timing wasn’t right.

Fast forward to college: Maddie went off to school in a relationship, and Tommy... well, Tommy stayed Tommy. But when COVID hit and Maddie came back home, everything started to change. Her relationship ended, and somehow, she found herself spending more and more time with the boy next door. What started as casual hangouts turned into laughter-filled days, late-night chats, and a whole lot of fun.

Tommy, ever the persistent one, spent over a year asking Maddie out — sometimes even while on dates with other people (yes, seriously). Maddie finally agreed, and the date was set... but Tommy, in true Tommy fashion, blew her off because he was too hungover. Luckily, that didn’t scare her away.

On July 11, 2021, they finally had their real first date — and from that day on, they’ve been inseparable.

In September 2023, they bought their first home together, making it official in more ways than one. And in July 2024, their little family of three became four when they brought home their sweet (and slightly chaotic) puppy, Harley. Now, with a house full of love, laughter, and a few too many chew toys, Maddie and Tommy are ready for the next chapter — forever.

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