In 2015, while working as chemical engineers for the same company at different locations, we were both sent to a training session. Amy, true to form, got lost trying to find the training room. When she finally walked in, Will immediately noticed her and thought she was cute. During introductions, he realized they lived in the same area, which sparked a connection. That evening, Will invited Amy to dinner with another coworker. At dinner, his big, warm smile and gentlemanlike charm attracted her, especially when he offered her a taste of his food—the true way to her heart.

Though neither of us were actively seeking love, our friendship grew over months of endless conversations, two-stepping, and fun outings. Eventually, that friendship deepened into something much more. We got engaged two years later and married in 2018—and we’ve never looked back.