Ne-Yo And Wife Crystal Smith Have The Sweetest Modern Love Story

Sound familiar? That might be because Crystal made headlines for her not-so-great behavior (read: nearly got into a physical fight) during her time on E!'s Platinum Life. Or it might because you've seen her name in one of Ne-Yo's many lovey-dovey Instagram posts and captions.

Most recently, the Grammy award winner shared a shot in which he's tightly hugging his wife with the caption, "Imytoperiod. @itscrystalsmith Thank you for putting up with me. It can be difficult sometimes, I know."

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View this post on Instagram Imytoperiod. @itscrystalsmith Thank you for putting up with me. It can be difficult sometimes, I know. #RandomAppreciationPost A post shared by NE-YO (@neyo) on Apr 9, 2019 at 3:24pm PDT

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All together now: awwwww.

Clearly this duo has nothing but heart eyes for each other. But you're probably wondering who is this Crystal Smith-and how did she sway him away from being so sick of love songs!?

Here's what you need to know about Ne-Yo's wife:

They met through work.

The year was 2015, and Ne-Yo was working on his album Non-Fiction. Since he wanted to shoot a short film with the album, he met with Crystal to discuss her potentially modeling in it. "Our meeting was initially strictly business," the singer-dancer told People . Although Crystal arrived two hours late (apparently she was busy "trying to get info on [Ne-Yo]" to figure out it it was really going to be about business or "if [he] was some creep"), the two quickly hit it off and started "getting to know each other." Two weeks later, the pair began dating and, as Ne-Yo revealed to People , "It's pretty much been bliss ever since then, I can't lie."

Her honesty inspired some of Ne-Yo's music.

In the very beginning of their relationship, Crystal "laid out her dirty laundry," sharing details about her previous relationships, such as what worked, what didn't work, what she desires, etc., Ne-Yo told Essence . After that conversation, I had a laundry list of dos and donts in regard to being in a relationship with her, and I took that list and turned it into a song and that song is Good Man.

At first, Ne-Yo wasn't ready to settle down for Crystal.

Although he "kinda knew right away" that Crystal was the one for him, he says he was very much enjoying being a bachelor-and had been at that point for a year and a half, the artist told People . (Ne-Yo had been previously engaged to Monyetta Shaw, with whom he shares two children.) Ne-Yo says the spark with Crystal was undeniable, and he told People that she "threw a wrench in all my singleness."

Soon after, Ne-Yo proposed somewhat spontaneously-he didn't have any big plans or even a ring. "We were in the hotel room, and and we were talking: I love you, I cant live without you, that kind of thing. And I was just like, Well, why dont you f-ing marry me, then? and he was like, I dont have a ring, and I was like, Do I look like the type of girl that needs a ring to get proposed to?'" Crystal shared with People .

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View this post on Instagram Night out with the wifey! #GoodManSeason A post shared by NE-YO (@neyo) on Jun 30, 2018 at 6:51pm PDT

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They got married in 2016.

The duo went all out for their L.A. nuptials, which included an 18-person wedding party, a 6-foot cake, and a Cinderella-esque carriage, among plenty of other glamorous elements, People reports. Crystal was 8 months pregnant at the time and still broke it down on the dance floor like a true bride boss.

View this post on Instagram One of the best days of my life. With some of the best people Ive ever been blessed to know. Im so happy with you, ALL OF YOU. Every single side. Cant you tell? Pretty sure the big ass Cheshire Cat grin I wore the whole day, or the fact that I couldnt get thru the song without boo hooing like a fool, made it quite evident This journey wont be easy...but our joy will be frequent and our pain wont be often. You got my word on that. HAPPY 3 YEAR ANNIVERSARY @itscrystalsmith #ATHO4L A post shared by NE-YO (@neyo) on Feb 20, 2019 at 2:00pm PST

Now, they're proud parents.

Ne-Yo's Instagram is filled with photos of his "#BlendedFamily," which includes four kiddos: two from his previous engagement-Mason Evan, 7, and Madilyn Grace, 8-and two with Crystal-Shaffer Chimere, 2, and Roman Alexander-Raj Smith, 10 months.

Crystal's Instagram has plenty adorable photos of her young sons, too. Still not enough cuteness for you? Good news! The boys have their very own account: @theesmithboys . 10/10 would recommend following.

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View this post on Instagram Hi guys we are Roman and Shaffer JR and this is our oh so cool mommy @itscrystalsmith A post shared by SJ And Roman Smith! (@theesmithboys) on Oct 17, 2018 at 10:03am PDT

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She's Ne-Yo's biggest fan-and he's hers.

Crystal, along with her two kiddos and two step-children, joined her hubby at this year's NAACP Image Awards 2019, where Ne-Yo was honored. Sound like a big deal? That's because it is-just take it from Crystal, who shared a prime red carpet photo with the caption, "Congratulations on your NAACP honor babe! It's a big BIG thing ukay! I LOVE my FAMILY!!!" Meanwhile, over on Ne-Yo's feed, you'll find lots of lovey posts proclaiming his love and appreciation for his #1 .

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View this post on Instagram Congratulations on your NAACP honor babe! Its a big BIG thing ukay! I LOVE my FAMILY!!! Jumpsuit : @fashionnova ! A post shared by Crystal Smith (@itscrystalsmith) on Mar 31, 2019 at 10:07am PDT

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Check it out here!

Ne-Yo And Wife Crystal Smith Have The Sweetest Modern Love Story

They met through work.

Her honesty inspired some of Ne-Yo's music.

At first, Ne-Yo wasn't ready to settle down for Crystal.

They got married in 2016.

Now, they're proud parents.

She's Ne-Yo's biggest fan-and he's hers.

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