Three years ago, 28-year-old Rylie Middaugh found herself in a “major life change” that brought her across the country to Oregon to begin her photography business. Without a place to stay, she was offered a tiny home to live in, courtesy of her best friend’s stepdad: 75-year-old Tom Ward.

Perhaps even more “unexpected” than this living arrangement was the beautiful friendship that blossomed. One that has left countless online viewers completely invested. 

One great example of their dynamic is this video below, which shows text sent from Ward to Middaugh requesting her to bring his hearing aid to work. 

@ryliephoto I’m never moving out 🫶🏼 #roommates #funny #funnytexts ♬ Don’t Do Me Like That – Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers

I’m never moving out 🫶🏼 #roommates #funny #funnytexts ♬ Don’t Do Me Like That – Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers

This is just one of many endearing convos they’ve shared. Whether it’s encouraging each other to go to the gym, failed attempts at matchmaking, or laughing about everyday mishaps, the exchanges show there’s much more shared between these two than living quarters. 

@ryliephoto So........

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