They met at Gold’s Gym in Paramus—because nothing screams “romance” like awkward glances over dumbbells and trying not to embarrass yourself in front of strangers. After a few friendly chats, they ended up at the mall together, and that’s when Manpreet casually dropped the line: “You know this is a date, right?” Kimberley, totally clueless, just blinked and went along with it. And here they are now. They started dating, despite having very different obsessions—Manpreet’s love for food (especially burgers) and Kimberley’s obsession with travel (and planning the next trip while she’s still on the current one). When Kimberley moved back to Belgium to continue her studies, they launched into nearly seven years of long-distance love. Romantic? Absolutely. Convenient? Not so much. The pandemic didn’t help, and they didn’t see each other for a year and a half. But they made it work with video calls, airport reunions, and spontaneous meetups in random countries. It was like a rom-com, but with less drama and more Wi-Fi struggles. Then came July 23rd, 2022—what was supposed to be Manpreet’s surprise 30th birthday. Plot twist: he surprised Kimberley instead and popped the question in Jersey City. After verifying that the cake wasn’t just for his birthday, she said yes. They got married in Belgium on March 18th, 2023, and now they’re doing it all over again on October 25th, 2025, with an Indian wedding. Because one wedding just wasn’t enough for this cross-continental love story, and let’s be honest—who doesn’t want more outfits, dancing, and food?