Born and raised in Queens, Marco spent his childhood as any true New Yorker: spending time with friends in local neighborhood parks, playing baseball and basketball, and spending time with his big, Italian family. After graduating City College for finance, Marco settled into Forest Hills with his King Charles Cavalier, Jordan.

Not so similarly, Maggi was born and raised in Connecticut, growing up playing tennis, spending time outdoors, having endless pets, and enjoying time with her sisters and parents. After graduating from Fordham, Maggi lived and worked on the Upper East Side while enjoying the change to city living, before moving out to Forest Hills with Marco.

We were beyond lucky when it happened that our companies decided to have a holiday party at the same bar in Manhattan, finally meeting in December of 2021. Since then, we have been inseparable.

We've spent the next four years going on countless adventures together, exploring everywhere from new towns to new countries, while trying foods we’d never heard of before. From exploring the city we both call home, to relaxing while listening to the waves crash on sandy beaches, every moment has been a new chapter in our story. We’ve spent lazy afternoons curled up on the couch, watching movies and sharing endless conversations, and energetic weekends hiking or visiting new spots just for the thrill of discovery. Through it all, our bond has only grown stronger, nourished by laughter, spontaneous trips, and those quiet moments where we’ve learned just as much about each other as we have about the world around us.