basically, they're best friends that got married like 12 years ago to please both their families? they go through phases where they think they're crazily in love, but for the most part, they get along well but definitely see other people and don't have any issues with it (well, ella doesn't, it's obviously up to you how he feels about the set up!), though their friends are off limits i.e. he can't date hers, she can't date his. job wise, i thought it would be awesome if he did something with robotics and artificial intelligence, and they'd be reaaaally well known in upper class/scientific circles because of it, but i'm willing to work around whatever you want!