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Home • Love & Sex

Just Engaged: Crystal and Omar

College sweethearts Crystal and Omar met in sophomore biology class. They've earned straight As in love ever since. Congrats!
By Charlene Cooper · Updated October 27, 2020
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I Choose You

When Crystal and Omar first met in college, he says it was their instant connection that really took their relationship to the next level. “I love our chemistry,” he says. “I’m so attracted to her physically and mentally, and most of all, I love her drive to be better individually and to make this family better than what we are.”

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Still The One

Every moment in Omar and Crystal’s relationship has been a precious one. “I don’t think there was just one moment where I knew he was the one for me,” says Crystal. “Omar was very charming and thoughtful and I just fell in love with him a little every day until I knew this was a guy I didn’t want to have to imagine a future without.”

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Elements of Love

Crystal describes her leading man as generous, fun and sexy. But what’s the sexiest part of Omar following his heart? “His smile,” she says. “It’s even sexier when I know I’m the reason he’s smiling.”

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Picture Perfect

Crystal was the first of the two to say I love you and Omar couldn’t agree with her more. “I did it through text, she shares. “That way I couldn’t see his face if he didn’t say it back.”

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Because of You

Crystal’s family and friends hit it off with Omar famously and they just can’t get enough of him. “My whole family adores him,” she says. “They always want him around!”

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Give Me You

Omar is perfect for Crystal because of his unconditional love for her. She says he’s her number one confidant. “In him I found someone I can talk to about just about anything and trust that he will be completely honest with me,” she spills. “He loves me flaws and all.”

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Put A Ring On It

Omar was quite the picker when it came to Crystal’s engagement ring. He knew exactly what she’d like. “He picked the ring all by himself and did a great job! I loved it,” shares Crystal.

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Partners in Crime

These sweethearts do just about everything together. “Anytime we’re with each other, we enjoy it,” dishes Crystal. “We are so silly and he’s so spontaneous.”

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Team Player

“I think he chose to marry me because he found someone who loves him unconditionally,” says Crystal. “We have each other’s back no matter what.”

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No Ordinary Love

Who would Crystal cast to play her future husband in a movie? None other than himself! “Omar is a true-life character,” says the bride-to-be.

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Beautiful Surprise

Crystal says the best gift Omar has ever gotten her is a beautiful, princess cut engagement ring. Aww!

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To Be Loved

One thing Crystal can’t wait to do is introduce herself as Mrs. Gibson.

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Forever Yours

“When we’re finally married, I can’t wait to build a future and spend the rest of my life with my best friend,” says Crystal. The lovebirds will tie the knot at an Atlanta mansion in a romantic evening wedding this February. Want to see your engagement photos featured in Just Engaged? Email us now!

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