Dove Cameron and Damiano David took the big step in their romance, and nobody missed a beat: The singer and actress confirmed that, yes, she is, in fact, engaged to the Måneskin frontman in a big milestone nearly two years after they quietly started dating.It was not a press release, nor was it announced through a long caption; it came in the most Dove Cameron way possible-personal, understated, and emotional. In one photo, she let the moment speak for itself, and the internet followed shortly after.Dove Cameron and Damiano David are engagedOn January 3rd, Dove took to her Instagram to post a picture of herself with the glittery ring resting on her finger, cosying up with Damiano. Both of them cuddled up to one another rather than the camera, placing their focus on the intimate moment at hand rather than the pageantry created around them."My favourite part of being alive. Happy new year" she said, captioning the photo. That one line was enough to send the fans into celebration mode; speculation over an engagement turned into confirmation in an instant.The rumors were already strong at the end of October when Dove Cameron was spotted in Sydney walking with Damiano and with a big ring on her left hand. Neither had addressed it then, either, consistent with how they have kept fans informed about their relationship all along. The January post was the first clarity for the fans, and this quiet sincerity is just why it went viral. All this news of their engagement comes just weeks after the couple celebrated their second anniversary.In October, Dove Cameron took a moment to get sentimental over their time together in an emotional post, at one point referring to the last two years as the best of her life and how deeply Damiano has changed her world. He echoed the sentiment in his own way, making it clear the feeling is mutual. Dove Cameron started her career with Disney Channel shows such as Liv and Maddie and Descendants before becoming a musician and doing other projects that were a bit older.Damiano David is best known as the lead vocalist for Måneskin, an Italian rock band that has been internationally recognized since its Eurovision win. Timing finally aligned a year after their storyline began behind the scenes at the 2022 MTV VMAs. They reconnected around the time of the 2023 VMAs, and their bond grew slowly and privately before going public.Later, in early 2024, they made their red carpet debut, attending major events together while keeping their private life off social media. Both have spoken about a preference for quiet nights in over relentless attention, despite the public nature of their success.That alone would appear to be the balance that defines their relationship. Continuing to do things their way sans overexposure, theatrics, or loss of focus on each other, Dove and Damiano step into this new chapter. The engagement is just exciting news to fans, but it's also a glance at a love story that has grown steadily and, with intention, away from the noise.