Turns out, a chance encounter at a gas station eventually led to their full-fledged romance.

However, things transformed once Cole came into her life.

“We’ve been dating for a few months now, and he’s really great with Aubree.”

Chelsea and Cole DeBoer posing together

After adopting a pig and moving in together, Chelsea and Cole got engaged in 2015.

“As she got older, it started coming from her point of view.

I think that deserves to be private for her.

A polaroid picture of Chelsea and Cole DeBoer kissing

That was ultimately what kind of pushed me to decide to step away.”

Chelsea and Cole DeBoer on their HGTV show