They met online with a dating app. Joe was about to give up on online dating as he had spent a considerable amount of time with no luck. In Jane’s dating profile, she stated that she wanted a man who was ‘towering over her.’ At a modest 5’7 1/2, Joe wasn’t sure he would meet Jane’s standards, but he reached out anyway.

Immediately, they felt a strong connection. Apparently, 5’7 is tall in the Philippines. Joe asked to visit Jane in the Philippines right away, but Jane said it was too soon, so Joe visited a few months later instead.

After meeting in person, the two quickly became an official couple. After a few days in the city, they traveled back to Jane’s hometown in Botolan, Zambales. Joe had initially planned to stay for a few weeks but extended his stay, resulting in nearly three months in the Philippines.

Before leaving, Joe proposed in one of the most expensive hotels in Manila (over $100 a night). Jane quickly accepted, and they began planning how they would tackle the immigration process.

Joe visits Jane for 40 days. The second trip was better than the first. Joe purchased a motorcycle, and together they enjoyed many rides around Zambales. 

Jane arrives in Maui after a difficult immigration process on a K1 90-day fiancée visa.