First date. Nervous. Cozy restaurant.
She looks at the waiter: “What’s the most expensive thing on the menu?”
My stomach drops.
She smiles: “It’s my test. If someone orders it to impress me—red flag.
If they get angry—another red flag.
If they stay calm—we can be real.”
We ordered simple pasta and talked for hours.
Years later, she’s my wife. And that question?
It wasn’t about money. It was about character, calm, and choosing each other when life throws curveballs.
Love isn’t a grand gesture. It’s how you handle the unexpected—together.
