"It was a chance encounter on an online platform that brought us together last year. We started conversing and quickly discovered a deep connection, our thoughts and values aligning in a way that felt truly special. As our connection grew stronger, we decided to take the next step and involve our families in our blossoming relationship. However, our initial attempt at seeking their approval was met with resistance from her family, and we didn't receive the green light we had hoped for. Disheartened but not deterred, I continued to reach out to her, sending messages daily, Undeterred, I continued to express my love and commitment to her, and eventually, her mother became our ally. She saw the depth of our love and understood that we were meant to be together. Finally, after months of perseverance, her mother agreed to our union, and we got engaged within the next month.