Connect How did your love story begin?

We met at the restaurant we worked at, and he didn’t like me at first because I played a prank on him. But soon we started talking, spending time together, and everything changed. He told me he liked me, and we’ve been inseparable ever since. I’m his first kiss, first relationship, first love and watching him experience it all with me has made our love feel so pure and unforgettable.

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

One of my favorite memories was actually during an argument. In the middle of it, he opened up to me in a way he never had before. He shared things I didn’t even know he was carrying and told me how much I mean to him. He explained that I’m the one who keeps him going, and that I’m the only person who’s truly proud of him. It turned into such a vulnerable, honest moment that brought us even closer.

What would you do with $20,000?

If I were given $20,000, I would use it to help his dad with his upcoming leg surgery. His father has been the backbone of their family and has welcomed me as one of his own since the very beginning. Watching him struggle seeing the pain take away his usual light, humor, and happiness has been incredibly hard. It’s affected not just him, but my boyfriend as well, and I would do anything to help ease that burden for both of them.