True love definitely knows no distance, social status, or even race. Although we’ve already seen that demonstrated in many Hollywood movies and romance novels, it’s always most heartwarming when it happens in real life.
Case in point, the beautiful story you will read below is exactly about that. This recently went viral on social media and everyone has since been gushing about the cute couple.
Who said long distance relationships don’t work?
Long distance relationships (LDR) are probably the hardest to handle. As much as you want to be with your partner, a lot of factors prevent you from being together. Long distance relationships require a lot of trust and understanding, as being away from your loved one can be frustrating and confusing at the same time.
Keeping long distance relationships intact through the years require patience and determination as well. While couples who live close to each other can solve problems and misunderstandings easily by a simple hug, or a visit to your partner’s home after a small fight—LDR simply rely on the fast internet and their mobile phones unless they can afford to travel for every little fight.
Now with all that said, a video posted by the Facebook page BF/GF an outstanding and inspiring love story between a guy and a girl he only knew from social media.
It was said that their so called love story began with a single friend request on the Facebook way back 2009. This love story probably is one of the best you’ll ever see in your entire life, for the couple who are involved 8217 miles from each other.
Rommel Sindol who hails from General Santos City in the Philippines didn’t expect to receive a friend request from a beautiful lady named Elodie Pelletier from Canada. Little did they know that this friend request was actually their ticket to being together forever.
Since then, the two became good friends and constantly chatting through Skype, MSN, and Facebook. Their stable communication eventually leads them to develop feelings for each other.
The lovely couple finally met in person 2 years after their encounter on social media.The girl booked a flight to the Philippines and flew to General Santos City in the southern part of the country. During her stay, the couple enjoyed each other’s company and strengthened their relationship.
They enjoyed their precious time together, boasting photos showing how in love they were.
Unfortunately, the woman had to go back to Canada, and they had to be separated once again.
Though their first meeting was short-lived, they continued to support each other and love each other for another couple of months apart.
All the wait was well worth it in the end!The woman came back to the Philippines once again—this time to marry the man she truly loves.
On August 10, 2013, the couple finally tied the knot, defying all odds. Today, the couple continues to inspire many LDR lovers out there.
