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From Swept Off My Feet to Sprained Ankles: A Love Story My journey to finding love wasn’t exactly a fairy tale. After countless dating apps, failed talking stages, and heartbreaks, I decided to surrender to the idea that maybe it just wasn’t my time. Instead of looking outward, I turned inward and rediscovered an old love: Muay Thai kickboxing. It became my sanctuary—a place where I learned to fight for myself in every sense of the word. And then, he walked in. Stephen entered the gym one day, and something about him immediately caught my attention. It wasn’t just his looks (though, let’s be real, he’s pretty easy on the eyes); it was something deeper, like an unspoken connection. Funny enough, we’d been Instagram friends for a while, but I’d never met him in person. He works for a Muay Thai apparel company (shout out to Muay Thai Addict!) and designs custom fight gear—I even had some of his gear that didn’t fit. When I messaged him about exchanging sizes, it sparked a conversation in a parking lot, which, as Stephen later said, was the moment he knew he was going to love me forever. From that point, we couldn’t stop talking. Messages turned into all-day conversations, and soon enough, Stephen sent me a DM that melted my heart: “Do you want to go to Juno Beach to watch sea turtles lay eggs?” It wasn’t a typical first date, but it felt so unique and meaningful that I couldn’t say no. My reply? “Omg heck yeah! When?!” That night was magic. We kept it casual, and honestly, I wasn’t even sure if it was a date at first. But that’s what made it so special—everything about him felt easy, natural, and real. We started with a strong connection and friendship, but by the end of the night, after sharing our first kiss, I couldn’t help but ask, “So, is this a date?” His answer? “Well, yeah… if you want it to be.”So it was. From that night on, we were inseparable. Stephen and I spent endless hours together at the gym, training, laughing, and growing closer. One day, during training, he was holding pads while I practiced my kicks and punches. In classic Stephen fashion, he decided to sweep me—a Muay Thai move where you swipe at someone’s leg to make them fall. Stubbornly, I tried to stay upright but ended up rolling my ankle and spraining it badly.Stephen felt awful, but it was during those days of him icing, wrapping, and caring for me that I realized just how thoughtful and kind he was. His attentiveness and sweet nature completely won me over. Fast forward a few years: Stephen may have nearly broken my ankle, but I know he’ll never break my heart. He’s the love I didn’t see coming, but the one I’ll always be grateful for. Since then, we’ve built a life together—buying a home, getting engaged, and now planning our wedding for November 2025. It’s been a journey of laughter, love, and a few missteps (literally), but every moment has brought us closer to forever. We can’t wait to celebrate this next chapter with all of you! ❤️

Victoria & Stephen

Victoria & Stephen

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