We were 6th grade boyfriend and girlfriend! After going separate ways through high school and college we reconnected and can’t be separated.
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Our love story began way back in 6th grade when we were “boyfriend and girlfriend” in the most innocent way. After 12 years of no contact, I took a leap and DMed Nate on Instagram. We went out, and to my surprise, he kissed me on our first date—it just felt right. We spent a year doing long distance, growing closer with every call and visit. Now, after all this time, we’re inseparable and more sure than ever that we’re meant to be.
What is your favorite memory you've shared as a couple?One of my favorite memories is when Nate planned a surprise picnic scavenger hunt around Lincoln Park. We spent the day exploring coffee shops, restaurants, and little boutiques, sipping wine and dining together. We captured it all on a disposable camera, laughing and soaking in every moment. For his birthday, I surprised him with a scrapbook of our memories from that day—it was the perfect reminder of the love and joy we share.
What would you do with $20,000?With $20,000, Nate and I would finally take the leap and put a down payment on our first home—a place to grow, love, and build our future together. It’s more than just walls and a roof; it’s the beginning of our forever.
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