In 2019, two distinct Chinese romantic comedy dramas titled My Girlfriend My Girlfriend is an Alien

That photo is probably the most valuable document of our relationship. Because everything we promised each other that night died eight weeks later.

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In 2019, we still shook hands with strangers. We packed into sold-out movie theaters without a second thought. We kissed our partners goodbye in the morning without the ambient fear of invisible contagion. And for many of us, the person we called "my girlfriend" that year holds a strange, bittersweet weight.

In the spring, we started taking cooking classes together, which became a fun and creative outlet for us. We experimented with new recipes, flavors, and ingredients, and our kitchen became a playground for culinary innovation. These classes brought us closer together, as we learned to work as a team, communicate effectively, and support each other's passions.

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Part 4: The Last Normal Winter

December 2019. Two weeks before the world first heard the word "Wuhan." We were at a Christmas market, holding mulled wine with both hands because it was genuinely cold—not the 50-degree Decembers we have now. She laughed as snow (real snow!) landed in her hair. We talked about our plans for 2020: a trip to Japan in March, a music festival in June, maybe moving in together by September.

Playful/fun: "2019 was the year I accidentally stole your fries and you still stuck around — best decision ever. Here’s to more stolen fries, terrible dance moves, and endless inside jokes. 😄🍟"

Sometimes the most "helpful" post is one that encourages deeper connection through conversation. Use these prompts to reminisce about your 2019 beginnings: