Pete Buttigieg is celebrating eight years of marriage with husband Chasten Buttigieg and marking the occasion with a heartfelt social media post.
The former U.S. Transportation Secretary shared a collection of photos from their relationship alongside a simple message.
“Eight years married and I still can’t get enough of that smile,” Pete wrote.
“Happy Anniversary, my love.”
The post quickly attracted thousands of likes and comments from supporters celebrating the couple’s milestone.
Pete and Chasten first met in 2015 after connecting through the dating app Hinge.
At the time, Pete was serving as mayor of South Bend, Indiana.
Chasten was working as a teacher and pursuing a career in education.
The pair have often spoken publicly about the first date that started their relationship.
Three years later, they married in June 2018.
Their wedding attracted national attention and came during a period of rapidly increasing LGBTQ+ visibility in American politics.
When Pete launched his presidential campaign in 2019, the couple became one of the most recognizable same-sex couples in public life.
Many voters were introduced not only to Pete but also to Chasten, whose warmth and humor earned him a substantial following of his own.
Their visibility helped many Americans see a same-sex marriage presented in a familiar and relatable way.
In 2021, the couple announced they had become parents.
They welcomed twins, Penelope Rose and Joseph August.
Since then, both have occasionally shared glimpses of family life while maintaining a degree of privacy around their children.
The anniversary post reflects a theme that has remained consistent throughout their public journey.
Despite political campaigns, government service and public attention, the relationship itself has often remained at the center of their story.
The photos Pete shared show moments from different stages of their life together.
Some capture everyday experiences while others reflect major milestones along the way.
Together they tell the story of a relationship that has evolved from a first date into a marriage, a family and a partnership that has unfolded in front of millions of people.
Eight years after saying “I do,” Pete’s message suggests that some things have not changed at all.
He is still smiling at the same person who caught his attention all those years ago.
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