Our journey began in the social circles of mutual friends and billiard teammates, where continued connections became genuine friendship. After seven years, we both came to the realization that our feelings for each other extended beyond friendship. With a mix of excitement and apprehension, we took the leap into a romantic relationship. What followed was a beautiful evolution, as our friendship transformed into a profound love. This journey reached a pinnacle on Christmas Day 2022, when amidst the holiday cheer, he proposed, solidifying our commitment to each other and marking the beginning of a new chapter in our lives.