Connect How did your love story begin?

Although how we met was simple, my feelings were much more. It all began when his dad gave me a driving lesson for the first time , unfortunately got injured and then he couldn’t work anymore so his son started teaching me and we grew a bond that was so special from there and we grew on each other and became friends and then from there we started talking more than friends and we started flirting and pretty much god honestly put us together for a reason. And we’ve been going strong ever since

What is your favorite memory you've shared as a couple?

Our first date as a couple, watching Avril Lavigne live for the first time. What’s crazy is that Anthony was supposed to see her at a festival in 2022, but it got sold out and an extra day was added. But, Avril didn’t make the last day of the festival. So fate had it that we were able to see her live for the first time, together. He even customized a gift labeled “Where it Started”, and it had the coordinates and a map of the theater too. Yes, I cried when I saw it.

What would you do with $20,000?

Probably just save it after spending a little on some necessities. Due to Anthony’s living situation, where he’s caring for his disabled father, just having that as a crutch will really help us figure things out. It’s easy to say we will spending it on a trip, but just using that to at least start a small foundation for our future, and giving us peace of mind while I (Lauren) go back to school, is worth more than spending it on things we really don’t need right this moment.