“I was born in Mexico, raised in Richmond, and have lived in NYC for 15 years. Bryan was born in South Africa and has lived in NYC for 14 years. We met because we lived in the same apartment building literally right next door to each other. I lived in Apartment A2 and Bryan lived in Apartment A4. I was living with my best friend Abbey and when we met Bryan, we all became buddies. We hung out for months but I tried to keep things with him platonic because I was nervous that dating a neighbor would make things complicated. However, after a night out together in East Village and one too many tequila shots, everything changed. The rest is history. Eventually, I moved into Bryan's apartment. Easiest move ever. I literally picked up my clothes and carried them next door. Bryan and I have now been together for eight years and married for five. We still live in the same apartment next to my best friend Abbey and are one big happy family. It's a true "Friends" scenario here on East 7th Street.”