When their friend lied to each of them that the other was interested in meeting, it took the couple–who had never met before– two dates to discover that they had been deceived. Looking back on their time together, they haven’t stopped dating since then, and both of them love going on adventures together.
His travels with the First Lady are among his favorite memories of their relationship thus far. Trying new foods and visiting historical sites together is fun and gives them quality time together.
“I love Edward’s desire to travel. We go on amazing trips together, just the two of us, with our girls, or with friends and always have the best time,” said First Lady Lauren Serna. “I equally love that he still enjoys dating me. He continually makes an effort for us to spend one on one time together.”
“We love being each other’s travel buddy,” she said.
She also said that though she and Edward are “total opposites,” they have helped each other develop traits that have contributed to their individual personal growth. “My extroverted side had rubbed off on his introversion and vice versa. I’ve helped him become more social and he’s helped me become more organized!”
This dynamic has remained relevant during President Serna’s transition into office at the University. He said Lauren has encouraged him to connect with fellow Rock Hillians to garner Winthrop the support of the surrounding community, and has enjoyed forging those bonds herself while Edward is focused on internal commitments.
Lauren’s outgoing nature, Edward said, is his favorite quality of hers, as well as “the way she lights up a room.”
Edward said he appreciates his wife’s ability to add joy to his life. “I am very, very goal oriented. Because of that, I can sometimes forget to enjoy the moment. Lauren forces me to slow down, take a look around and enjoy life.”
According to Lauren, the two usually celebrate Valentine’s Day with a dinner date, and she often receives roses, which she adores.
While Edward said that compromise was vital to a lasting partnership, the best relationship advice that Lauren would give to other couples is, “Date each other! Even after thirteen years of marriage and multiple children with two thousand activities going on, find time for just the two of you to be together away from the house and distractions.”
The pair posted pictures of themselves and the family on their respective Instagram pages to commemorate Valentine’s Day.They also answered some questions for Valentine’s Day in the caption. Readers can take a look at @winthroppres and @winthrop1stlady.
