Meet Aldijana

Written by Chad

Aldijana is one of those people you don’t come across often. She’s warm, easy to talk to, and has this natural way of making people feel comfortable almost instantly. Whether it’s someone she’s known for years or someone she just met, she has this ability to make people feel seen and understood without even trying. It’s one of the first things I noticed about her, and something I still notice every single day.

She’s been a hairstylist for over 20 years and built something of her own from it—but to me, it’s always been more than just hair. She’s an artist at what she does, and you can see it in the way people leave her chair. It’s not just a new look—it’s confidence, it’s feeling seen, it’s feeling like themselves again. She has this way of changing not just how people look, but how they feel. And I would recommend her to anyone—not because I love her, but because she’s genuinely that good at what she does.

That’s just who she is.

She has the biggest heart of anyone I know. She cares deeply about people and always puts others before herself—her family, her friends, her clients, even complete strangers. And even when she needs time to herself, it never changes how much she cares or how genuine she is with people. Watching the way she loves and supports the people in her life is one of the things that made me fall in love with her.

One of the things I admire most about her is her empathy. She doesn’t just listen—she understands. She feels what people are going through, and she has this way of making them feel safe enough to open up. I’ve seen it over and over again, and it’s something that still amazes me.

And then there’s the way she is with animals.

I’ve never seen anything like it. Animals are just drawn to her. It doesn’t matter if it’s Percy and Kiko or something completely random—somehow they all trust her instantly. Our cats literally “talk” back to her like they’re having full conversations, and I’ve watched her kneel down outside my mom’s house and hand feed wild squirrels like it’s the most normal thing in the world. People joke that she’s a “Disney princess,” but honestly, it’s not even a joke. There’s just something about her that everything seems to connect with.

Aldijana and I just work in a way that’s hard to explain. The way we joke around, the way we spend time together, and the way we look at life—it all feels natural. Nothing feels forced. Being with her just feels right in a way I’ve never experienced before.

Some of my favorite moments with her are the simplest ones—playing games, watching shows, going for a motorcycle ride, or going on hikes together. She has this way of making even the most normal days feel like something I’ll always remember.

She inspires me every day—not just by what she says, but by who she is.

And more than anything… Aldijana is my person.

She’s my peace, my safe place, and the one who makes everything in life feel a little lighter. Being with her quiets the noise in my head and reminds me what actually matters. With her, I feel understood in a way I never have before, like I don’t have to explain myself or pretend to be anything other than who I am. She brings a sense of calm and stability into my life that I didn’t even realize I was missing. With her, I know I’ll never have to go through anything alone, and that no matter what life throws at us, we’ll face it together.

And I’m the luckiest person in the world because I get to marry her.

I love her sooo much…

And somehow, even “I love you” doesn’t feel big enough for what I feel for her…

which is probably why we say it the only way that makes sense to us—

I “it” her.

Written by Aldijana

Chad is the hardest working person I’ve ever met. He’s always on the go, always showing up, and always willing to help anyone—whether they ask or not. No matter how much he has going on, if I need him, he’s there. And not just for me, but for anyone in his life. That’s just who he is—reliable, selfless, and always putting others before himself without ever expecting anything in return.

He has the biggest heart. He genuinely wants to make life easier for the people he loves, and I feel that every day in the way he treats me. It’s in the little things he does without being asked, the way he pays attention, the way he shows up even when he’s exhausted. He’s patient, steady, and endlessly supportive—especially when I’m struggling. I’ve faced my own battles with mental health, and he’s never once made me feel like it’s too much. He doesn’t pull away or get overwhelmed by it—he stays. He listens. He tries to understand. And somehow, he always finds a way to help me feel a little lighter, even on my heaviest days.

We just click in a way that’s hard to explain but impossible not to feel. Our sense of humor, the way we talk, the way we look at life and what we want for our future—it all lines up so naturally. Being with him feels easy, like I can fully be myself without overthinking or holding back. Some of my favorite moments with him are the simplest ones—laughing about nothing, talking about everything, or just being together and feeling completely at peace.

One of the things I admire most about him is his strength. A few years ago, he went through throat cancer, and even though we weren’t together at the time, it left a lasting impression on me. Watching him go through something that heavy and still carry himself with so much positivity and strength said everything about the kind of person he is. He never complained, never let it define him. Every time I checked on him, he responded with a kind of quiet optimism that I’ll never forget. Now that we’re together, I see that same strength in him every day. No matter what life throws at him—no matter how hard the day is—he keeps going. He doesn’t give up. And that inspires me more than I can put into words.

He’s also incredibly smart and driven. He can figure out just about anything, and he takes pride in doing things the right way. When he commits to something, he gives it everything he has. He doesn’t settle, and he doesn’t cut corners—he genuinely wants to be the best at what he does, not for recognition, but because that’s just how he’s wired.

And that shows so clearly in the work he does. He works in group homes with adults who have behavioral disorders, but what he does goes far beyond just a job title. He’s a mentor to them—someone they can look up to, learn from, and trust. He helps guide them toward becoming the best version of themselves, preparing them to live more independently and succeed in life. The people he cares for don’t just rely on him—they genuinely love him. He treats them with respect, patience, and real kindness, always seeing them as people first, never just responsibilities. The way he shows up for them says so much about his character.

He inspires me every day—not just by what he says, but by how he lives. By the way he keeps going when things are hard. By the way he loves without hesitation. By the way he shows up for the people in his life, over and over again.

And more than anything, Chad is my person.

He’s my safe place, my biggest supporter, and the one who makes everything feel a little lighter. With him, I don’t feel alone in anything. He gives me a kind of comfort and stability that I didn’t even realize I needed until I had it.

And somehow, even “I love you” never feels like enough for what I feel for him…

which is probably why we say it the only way that makes sense to us—

I love him sooo much.

Or sometimes… I just “it” him.

And no matter how we say it, it still never quite feels like enough…

but with him, I know I’ll spend the rest of my life trying to show it.