Photo: Olivia Culpo/Instagram
Olivia CulpoandChristian McCaffreyare happily in love!
On Wednesday, the model, 30, celebrated her third anniversary with the Carolina Panthers running back, 26, with a series of sweet throwback photos onInstagramincluding the couple sharing a kiss and a cute family mirror selfie of the pair with theirpup Oliver.
“Three years ago I was not looking for a relationship. When my best friends Kristen & Tyler called me and asked if I would be open to meeting their friend Christian I was apprehensive,” she captioned the post.
She continued, “I was worried it would be the same old story all over again and that all guys were the same. While my expectations were low, I knew I couldn’t close myself off and make decisions based on fear.”
Culpo also shared a snap of the NFL player waiting for her before their first meeting.
Olivia Culpo/Instagram
“I love this photo (the 2nd pic) that Kristen snapped when he wasn’t looking, waiting to meet me for the first time, so sweet, vulnerable and humble (and with the flowers, I can’t 🥹),” she wrote.
“I’m so grateful for the voice inside me that told me to give love another chance. The yin to my yang, you are the epitome of strength through humility,” she added. “Thank you for being my rock and restoring my faith in love. You are everything I ever dreamed of and more ❤️ ❤️”
McCaffrey went down memory lane with his ownInstagram postincluding sharing several photos of the couple and a video of Culpo playing the cello.
In July 2019, the twosparked dating rumorsafter they were spotted on a romantic vacation in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico followingher splitfrom New England Patriots player Danny Amendola.
Last year, the pair spent asunny St. Barts “datecation"alongside Culpo’s younger sister, Sophia, 25, and her boyfriendBraxton Berrios, who is also a wide receiver for the New York Jets.
Culpo shareda photoof herself kissing her sweetheart on a boat while sitting next to Sophia who also shared a romantic smooch with her man. “Welcome to baecation,” Olivia captionedthe post.
Christian McCaffrey and Olivia Culpo.Rich Graessle/Getty Images
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In July 2020, the athlete also showed up for his boyfriend duties aftersharing his supportfor Culpo’sSports IllustratedSwimsuit Issuecoveron Instagram.
To celebrate her bombshell moment, he shared a photo of the two paddleboarding, captioning the post, “When your gf is on the cover of @si_swimsuit, you do a victory lap on paddle board.” He also shared Culpo’s solo cover in an Instagram Story, writing “Congrats to the queen.”
source: people.com
