Quincy Area Bridal Magazine January 2020 Issue 22 | Page 36

from Matt
Stacey and I began dating on June 4th, 2011.
We have shared many happy moments, dis-
appointments, excitement, tears, and smiles
together. Our relationship was not a walk in
the park. We acknowledged that we have more
differences than similarities but both of us
learned and respected each other’s cultures
without losing ourselves. Embracing those
differences wasn’t easy but our unconditional
acceptance built the strong foundation that our
relationship has. Because of the hardships we
have faced, alone and together, we stand hand
in hand today, stronger than ever.
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