Once upon a time, in a quaint seaside town, two young boys named Ebb and Flow had a chance encounter that would shape their lives forever. It happened on a summer's day, exactly 20 years ago. Ebb, a spirited and adventurous soul, was exploring the rocky shore when he stumbled upon Flow, a gentle and introspective boy, lost in the rhythm of the waves.

Their meeting was serendipitous, as if the universe had conspired to bring them together. Instantly, their hearts connected, and they formed a bond that transcended time and distance. Ebb's vivacity complemented Flow's tranquility, creating a beautiful harmony between them.

However, fate had a challenging path in store for them. Life's tides took them on separate journeys, as Flow was drawn to the bustling city, while Ebb found solace in the tranquil countryside. Despite the distance, they remained fiercely committed to their love, enduring the trials of long-distance relationships, the pain of temporary breakups, and the occasional heartache that comes with the passage of time.

But like the ebb and flow of the ocean, their love persevered through the toughest storms. Each time they found themselves apart, they held on to memories of their chance meeting, reminding themselves of the love that still burned brightly within them. They would write letters filled with longing and desire, pouring their hearts onto the pages, as if the ink carried their essence across the miles.

Their love, like the ebb and flow of the tides, grew stronger with each passing year. They realized that love was not always about proximity but about the depth of connection that defied physical boundaries. Ebb and Flow had discovered a metaphor within their own names: that love, like the ocean, was vast, unpredictable, and capable of immense power.

As time spun its web, Ebb and Flow navigated the ever-changing currents of life. They faced challenges that tested their love, but they weathered every storm together. Their unwavering commitment to one another remained the lighthouse that guided them back to each other's arms, time and time again.

And so, to this day, 20 years after their initial encounter, Ebb and Flow are still madly in love. Their love has become the stuff of legends in their seaside town, a testament to the endurance of true love. Like the ebb and flow of the tides, their love continues to rise and fall, embracing the highs and lows, never faltering in its intensity.

Ebb and Flow's story reminds us that love is not always smooth sailing. It's about holding on through the turbulent waters, trusting that the currents will guide us back to the ones who make our souls feel at home. In the tapestry of their lives, their love remains an eternal anthem, echoing the timeless melody of two hearts forever entwined.


**This story was written by ChatGPT but I love it so much. It's not far off from our actual love story. We met 20 years ago, I (Ebb) joined the Army and hoped we could be together. Don't Ask Don't Tell made that not a thing. I left the Army, we broke up, but even while we were apart we still thought of each other. Flow walked up on me having a full-on out loud conversation with myself and asked me out. We moved across the country to California for a few years and then made home back in Florida. It's been a wild and bumpy ride, but there's still so much road ahead of us.