Connect How did your love story begin?

We met at a time when life wasn't easy for either of us. We both needed a friend more than anything else. Through game nights, shared meals, countless laughs, and simply showing up for each other, that friendship quietly became the greatest love either of us could have imagined. Along the way, we helped heal the scars on each other's hearts and discovered that sometimes the best love stories begin when two people simply choose to be there for one another.

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

It's impossible to choose just one favorite, my favorite moments have never been the grand ones. They're the ordinary days that somehow became extraordinary because we were together. Whether we're laughing until we cry, trying a restaurant, staying in for game night, or walking through a plant nursery while I point out every leaf and she pretends to be interested, those are the moments I treasure most. My favorite memory isn't a single day. It's the life we've built together.

What would you do with $20,000?

We'd love the chance to travel and slow down, explore somewhere we've always dreamed of visiting, and enjoy uninterrupted time together. The rest would go toward catching up on bills and giving us a little breathing room financially. It would take away so much stress and allow us to focus less on making ends meet and more on continuing to build the life we've dreamed about together.