Hey everyone here is the link to my post from about a year ago with an update.
So on February 17 2026 we celebrated one year. So much has happened in that one year that I think for both of us cemented we are in it for the long game.
We both stayed by each other’s side while we were in the hospital. We were attacked by ground wasps together. We both are learning how to exist as a unit rather than as individuals sharing a space. Life sort of sped things up. I was planning to move in in August 2026- but a cold email that led to a job offer expedited that plan and we are now living together. So now we are learning how to share a car (thankfully he works from home), balance work and relationship life, and just sharing life together.
We went on our first vacation last week where he met my chosen family and closest friends (who loves him). And I kind of fell in love with him harder after I saw him interact with my nephew as they were making s’mores together.
As someone who was in fast paced co dependent relationships before- even though life sped up plans it doesn’t feel rushed. So yea a year later that’s where we are.
To all those who believe in signs: we were looking through his old family photos. Our first date and his maternal grandparent’s marriage anniversary are on the same day