Mikey Bustos and partner RJ Garcia celebrate 8th anniversary
#LoveWins for Mikey Bustos and partner RJ Garcia who went on a romantic dinner date to celebrate their eight years of being together.
Mikey and RJ officially became a couple on December 21, 2012 but they kept their relationship private out of fear of judgment. The Filipino-Canadian YouTuber then came out in April 2019 and revealed their romance to the public.
Since then, the couple has been very expressive on social media, sharing their milestones and celebrations with their friends and followers. And this is what they did as they marked their 8th anniversary yesterday.
Mikey and RJ first looked back at how their love story began.
Mikey wrote, “It's an awesome day! Happy 8th year anniversary to my gorgeous King. Let's go help make the world a better place, @appleboyrj! We have much work to do!
“PS - Wish I had a picture of both of us from 8 yrs ago to post (we were such kids lol), but back then we were hiding and took no photos together in fear that they would be leaked #closetedproblems. Thank God we don't need to do that anymore and can live life the way every human being should live life - authentic and free forever!”
Meanwhile, RJ shared how he believes they were fated to be together.
He said, “December 21 holds a lot of amazing astrological phenomena which makes me think that our paths are meant to cross, like it was somehow written in the stars.
“Throwing back a bit to 2012 when it was predicted to be the end of the world (Mayan Apocalypse), the stars aligned above Mandaluyong at 10:00pm on December 21, but contrary to the anticipated ending, something wonderful sprung, a partnership that went beyond business.
“This year, as Mikey and I celebrate our 8th Anniversary, a great conjunction between Jupiter and Saturn is about to happen today, a rare phenomenon believed by some to be synonymous to the 'Star of Bethlehem'. This might not be a big of a deal for some, but events like this are meant to be celebrated especially now that the world has been put to a halt by situations beyond our control.
“2020 may have been dimmed by some unexpected things natural or otherwise, but having Mikey reminds me that it's only during the darkest of times that we find light in each other...like the stars twinkling against the black of night.
“Praying for a healthier and happier partnership now and for years to come. Happy 8th Anniversary! @mikey_bustos”
The couple also posted a few snippets of their intimate celebration at a gourmet restaurant later that day.
Mikey said, “Dinner last night was surreal! @Appleboyrj rented out the entire place and hired a violinist who drove in from 5 hrs away to play for us! Incredible wine, food, and ambiance. It was an unforgettable anniversary dinner! I wish it could be our anniversary every day.
"Thank you to everyone who sent us well-wishes. It's been a long journey for sure and I wish for true love (in whatever form) to be felt by every single person on this planet, free of expectations, fear, or condition. The world needs more of it!”
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