Connect How did your love story begin?

Right after I graduated, a friend told me, “You have to meet him.” I rolled my eyes, but they insisted—and I’m so glad they did. He was Indian, soft-spoken with a spark in his smile. From our first conversation, everything just clicked. It wasn’t fireworks—it was comfort. Like finding home in someone’s laugh. Now it’s inside jokes, late-night chats, and chai he makes way too sweet. I mess up Hindi just to hear him laugh. They say love comes when you least expect it. For me, it came through a

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

Our favorite memory? The Bahamas—hands down. It wasn’t just the turquoise water or the pink sunsets (though, wow). It was us, barefoot in the sand, laughing over coconut drinks, dancing terribly to beach music under string lights. He tried snorkeling and panicked at a fish the size of a flip-flop—I couldn’t stop laughing. But the best part? Lying side by side, salty hair, sun-kissed cheeks, just being. No distractions, no deadlines. Just us, wrapped in warmth, water, and the feeling that this—

What would you do with $20,000?

With $20,000, we’d make it count—for our future and our foundation. We’d start by paying off some lingering debt and building a solid emergency fund—because peace of mind is one of the best gifts we can give each other. Next, we’d invest in our future—whether that’s saving for a home, furthering our education, or planting the first seeds of a business we’ve dreamed about starting together. And we’d set aside a small piece just for us—a trip or a moment that reminds us why we work so hard!