Emma + Trey

I've been debating (with myself, which is lame and rather lonely sounding huh?) how personal to make this article. It can be scary to open up about personal things. Especially on the internet. In general I am sort of a private person. I'm way more likely to tell a (dumb) joke than I am to share a personal story. I get nervous. I feel embarrassed. 

But.This is my boyfriend/best friend/partner, Trey. We've known each other for, like, ever. It feels. We met in college because we had the same major (Philosophy). We were friends. We dated. We broke up. And then there were a few years of half-hearted friendship. I guess you could say. (I'm keeping this part brief because it's sort of downer.)

And then, sort of out of the blue, we reconnected last Thanksgiving while he was in town visiting his family. I was NOT planning on dating anyone at the time. I had recently been dumped and I like to take a few months after getting dumped to work on personal goals and heal. But then Trey kept calling. And I kept answering. And then we were friends again. And then we were more than friends. And then he moved to my city (yes, it's MINE!). And here we are. Life is a funny fickle thing.I still have moments every now and again when I'm a little surprised/amazed that we're together. Like when I typed our names into the title of this article it felt strange to see them together. I didn't see this coming. Actually, all the best things that have happened in my life I never really saw coming. Trey is one of those best things. Thank you for letting me share something, well, really big and personal in my life. xo. Emma

Emma's wearing: dress/TopShop, shoes c/o Lotta and glasses c/o BonLook. Trey's wearing: boots, pants, cardigan/TopMan, shirt/thrifted and glasses c/o BonLook.

Comments

[bridget]

"life is a funny fickle thing" -- please make a diy print with that on it. i may need to stick it on my wall. i love seeing you open up about this on a beautiful mess, emma. it's so nice to see this side of you. and the two of you? too cute for words.

[Jessica]

Emma, that's so sweet. Thanks for sharing-- don't feel embarrassed. :)

[Gina_AcuteDesigns]

so cute. i love seeing a more personal side to you and knowing that you are so happy!

[Rania]

Aw, I love this! I'm young and this definitely gives me hope. I'm learning every day to stop looking for these good things to come along but just let them.

xo

[Bethany]

This is so lovely, thank you for sharing. Life truly is, funny and fickle. You two are so lovely together.

[Rory]

EMMA!!! YAY!!! This is so awesome :) You totally deserve an awesome guy :) Congrats on having him! And it's good to hear that you're happy. Thanks for sharing with us...I love reading posts like these!
XO
Rory
http://www.wearaboutsblog.com/

[Charlotte]

Lovely to see you so happy Emma, I have a very similar story with my boyfriend. we've been together 3 years (almost) but I still look at him sometimes and think 'are we really together? Haven't you been my friend since I was 16?'

You two are a very cute couple :) and you look gorgeous in that dress xx

[Kelsey]

thanks so much for sharing emma! you two are adorable!

[Paige]

you make a beautiful couple!

[IBWG]

LOVED this post! I'm so happy for you! Can't wait to see your house tour also! XOXOX

[ralizabeth]

i'm so glad you opened up and shared! things that are beautiful and happen naturally should be the easiest to share! you guys make a picture perfect couple!! i'm so happy you found happiness in someone!

[nancy]

thanks for sharing, especially the happy ending after the downer part, that gives a girl hope :) And indeed, don't be embarassed!

[Sarah]

Hi Emma

i feel with you if you don't want to open up about personal stuff on the internet. I still keep my boyfriend (of 5 years and counting!) a secret on my facebook page. (On his request I put in that we have a relationship but only I can see it.)

But articles like this make me really happy.

All the best for you!

[Heather]

Thanks you for being so open, def. can be scary, but I am glad you all experienced this kind of sweet surprise :)

[Megan Reed]

That is so wonderful Emma! You go wonderfully together! Thank you for being such an honest girl. It makes me feel more comfortable in my own skin.

[teddi]

awwww emma! you added the truth, the sassy humor, & beauty of yourself, into this post. :)

[Hannah]

Thanks for sharing more on your personal life. I'm so happy for you! (:

[itziar]

you are very lucky!

[Laura Mazurek]

thank you for sharing emma! i have seen little snippets here and there of you and your boy, but have always wanted to fully see you together. i love this post. i know its hard for you to share more personal things, so i think its awesome you let yourself! it is so funny how this world works. James and I had a similar story to yours... love. xo

[Samantha]

That is not embarrassing at all! My husband and I were college sweethearts--he was a philosophy major too and I thought he was so romantic and intellectual :) (Of course, then he went on to get his PhD, and I just started thinking of what kind of job he'd ever get, haha). He looks very kind--congrats!