Courtesy of Evan Mailloux and Isabelle Elsisi

Relationships entail all sorts of dynamics, stories, memories and connections. Whether meeting someone in class or through mutual friends, relationships are often unexpected but rooted in the same foundation of care and love. Relationships are rarely easy and require commitment, respect and balance to work.
Evan Mailloux, junior finance major, and Isabel Elsisi, sophomore English and sociology double-major, have a strong connection and have shared many fond memories over the past few months. They continue to grow stronger as a couple and enjoy their time together thoroughly. Mailloux made the first move last March during a Triniteers party, eying Elsisi when she was “hyping up’’ one of his friends dancing. Mailloux went up to her after and introduced himself. “I made the first move; they don’t call me the rizzler for nothing,” Mailloux said.
“My favorite memory with Isabel so far is the first time she came to my house and met my parents. It was an amazing experience all around and a day full of memories,” Mailloux said. “I couldn’t have asked for a better day. The funniest moment I have with her is seeing her partying with my mom on my 21st birthday.”
Elsisi and Mailloux have been together for about six months. Mailloux shared that his love language is acts of service and words of affirmation, and Elsisi’s love language is also acts of service. In addition to a meaningful bracelet Elsisi has gifted him, the best gift Mailloux has received from her has been the honor of calling her his. In efforts to make Valentine’s Day special for her, Mailloux plans on taking Elsisi to dinner and giving her chocolate-covered strawberries, flowers and earrings.
“I don’t want to take up the whole paper so I’ll keep it short. She is very intelligent, driven, caring, strong and so much more,” Mailloux said. “She brings the best out of me and puts me in check when I need it.”
Elsisi shared that her fondest memory with Mailloux was also at his house with his friends and family. She thoroughly enjoyed spending time around people that care about him as much as she does.
“Evan’s kindness made me fall for him because he showed a side of himself to me that he doesn’t show very many people,” Elsisi said. “We encourage each other to be productive with school work and definitely confide in each other.”
Elsisi and Mailloux’s supportive relationship keeps them strong and stable. For both of them, showing up and showing out is what keeps them intact. She said that the best gift Mailloux has given her has been pink bedazzled pepper spray.
“We are pretty different when it comes to interests and hobbies, but we’re both always down for people-watching. He also supports me by coming to all of my choir concerts and voice recitals,” Elsisi said. “Valentine’s Day is being planned completely by him, and I have no worries that he’ll disappoint. He does not want me to get him a gift, but I’m still keeping my eyes open for one.”