Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting 2811: Once Upon A Time by Kat Medina on Love Reflections
Nov 25, 2025
Kat Medina, a writer and personal-essay author, shares her heartfelt reflections on 15 years with her partner, Jeff. From their quirky college meet-cute in a cow costume to navigating life's significant challenges like infertility and starting businesses, she emphasizes the power of gratitude and humor. Medina highlights how vulnerability can enrich love and personal growth, aiming to recognize life's gifts sooner. Her story is a testament to resilience in relationships and the importance of enjoying each moment together.
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College Costume Meets Cast
- Kat Medina recounts meeting Jeff in college when he knocked on her door in a cow costume and she sported a pink cast from wakeboarding.
- Their friendship, shared wakeboarding trips, and summer work together set the stage for a later romantic reunion after time apart.
Business Beginnings Deepen Bond
- Kat describes their post-college years building careers, founding a business together, and moving to San Jose to start adult life.
- Shared entrepreneurial challenges and successes deepened their respect and bond over time.
Hardships And Growth Together
- Over the years they faced major life events: a parent's death, buying a home, and infertility struggles alongside launching a second business.
- These shared hardships and joys marked their transition from party animals to committed adults.