From the moment Pauly got Rachel’s number they were inseparable. The stars were already aligning. He had recently relocated from Brooklyn, NY to the Fort Myers, FL area. Where Rachel’s family has been vacationing and planning on moving to for years. From those first few conversations in April of 2022, to Pauly “coming to visit his brother Mike” one month later in May (but really he was coming to meet Rachel)… he would find himself really liking it here in Ohio. Only a few months into dating, their families thought they were crazy moving in together so soon. But Rachel and Pauly knew the long distance relationship wouldn’t last and why not try it?! In June, Pauly had gone on vacation with Rachel and her family to Fort Myers Beach & Rachel was able to meet his family while down there. By mid-July, Pauly was back in OH for Rachel’s dad’s 50th surprise party. A month later, the two of them would find themselves driving down to FL for the weekend to pack up most of Pauly’s belongings and move in together in their little apartment in Norwood, where their lives together would truly start. Over the years, Pauly and Rachel have experienced a lot of losses and life changing events, but it has only made them closer and stronger. Their love grew as they relied on each other to get through it all. And they both know now that they can get through anything together. When Pauly asked Rachel what she wanted for Christmas this past year, she said she wanted a ring. Thank God he listened and was ready to take that next step together. Thanks to the help from both of their families and friends, Pauly asked Rachel to spend the rest of their lives together on Christmas morning & it couldn’t have been more perfect for them.