Kristine and Jim knew each other in high school but were not close friends. They both went to East Stroudsburg University for Education. After college, Jim stayed in the Poconos and Kristine moved to Philadelphia. They reconnected about 7 years ago on Facebook talking about their dislike of the Pittsburg Penguins. They continued to talk and went on their first date to a Phillies Game in 100 degree temperature. It must have went well because they continued to talk. About 2 weeks later, Kristine traveled up to Stroudsburg to see her parents and go on a second date with Jim. Jim made dinner for Kristine and they went gambling at Mt. Airy and had drinks at Pocono Brewing Company. They continued to hang out the rest of the week and started dating. Kristine met the girls a week later when they all went to Camel Beach together. From that point on, they continued to travel back and forth from Philadelphia and Stroudsburg alternating weekends. The families started to bond and so did their relationship. On February 17, 2018, Jim proposed to Kristine on a snowy night at LaScalas in Philadelphia.