Love takes many unique forms in the world, and when it turns into a relationship through social media, it becomes even more interesting. One such story has come to light, where an American woman traveled thousands of miles to marry her Instagram friend in a small village in Andhra Pradesh.
Met on Instagram
This interesting love story started with a simple “Hi”. Jacqueline Forero, who is a professional photographer, saw Chandan’s profile on Instagram. Attracted by his simplicity and warmth, Jacqueline contacted Chandan. Chandan, who was a passionate Christian, used to mention his love for theology in his profile. Jacqueline found this very impressive, and this became the beginning of their relationship.
The conversation on Instagram continued for 14 months, and slowly it turned into love. Jacqueline wrote about this in her Instagram post, “14 months together and now we are ready for a big new chapter.”
Reactions to the relationship
Jacqueline and Chandan’s relationship received a lot of reactions. Some people looked at them from a critical point of view, while some supported them. There were also talks about the age difference, as Jacqueline is nine years older than Chandan. To this, Jacqueline said, “There were a lot of odds stacked against us, but God is miraculously opening doors and helping us at every step.” Their love story received a lot of support from the online community. One user commented, “9 years age difference is nothing. Even I and my husband have a 10.7 year age difference. If you both understand and love each other, it shouldn’t be a problem.”
Furthermore, another user wrote, “You both look great.” Many others also shared their international love stories, proving that love has no boundaries, and it can spread all over the world.
Future plans
Jacqueline and Chandan also have a YouTube channel, where they share their journey and love story. Her bio reads, “A divorced Christian mother struggling to find faith-based love meets a young man living in a remote village in Andhra Pradesh on Instagram.” The couple is now applying for Chandan’s visa to start his new life in the US. They are both extremely excited for this new chapter and are very thrilled about their future together.
This story proves that love knows no boundaries. No matter which country it is, no matter how far people are, if two hearts connect with each other then no wall can come between them. Jacqueline and Chandan’s love story is an inspiration that love is true and strong, whether it is online or offline.
