Andrea Gunning

He had dreams of starting his own business.

And like her, he also wanted a big family.

But most of all, she just loved being around him.

While they were dating, he went above and beyond to woo her.

It's not who she is, but Chad said she deserved the best.

And it was flattering.

After about two years of dating, he made a particularly grand gesture.

He bought her an expensive dress, rented a limousine, and took them to a dinner theater.

She said yes.

He brought her out of her comfort zone.

And it felt like a fairy tale.

Chad was involved in every step of the wedding planning, which Danielle loved.

And he also wanted to go to pre-marriage counseling to discuss their expectations.

Danielle had been managing her own money in her early 20s.

And although she was good at it, it was a relief to be marrying someone who had expertise in finance.

It made her feel safe.

And so they agreed that while she would manage the household, Chad would manage the money.

She was happy with this arrangement.

She's a do-it-yourself kind of person.

It's an attitude that's well-suited to raising kids and running the household.