Our relationship started as co-workers, exchanging short, polite conversations during breaks and projects. Over time, shared tasks and mutual respect led to occasional chats about weekend plans.

It was awkward at first—a lot of small talk and missed social cues—but our shared love for the outdoors, gardening, and airplanes gave us something real to connect over. Weekday climbing sessions turned into camping and hiking trips, and conversations grew easier, filled with stories, jokes, and future travel plans together. Our bond deepened through hours of talking, tending plants, and navigating new places together.

Without realizing it, we had gone from co-workers to friends to partners who genuinely look forward to our next shared adventure!