From Cheap McDonald’s Meals to Rolex Gifts on Valentine’s Day, London Couple Shares Heartwarming Story

From Cheap McDonald’s Meals to Rolex Gifts on Valentine’s Day, London Couple Shares Heartwarming Story

  • After meeting at a wedding, this couple started dating after exchanging numbers and DMs and now they're married
  • They started their relationship without much money, going on simple McDonald's dates and connecting beyond material expectations
  • The boyfriend later gifted his girl a Rolex watch worth between R 117 000 and R 135 000 for Valentine's Day

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A London couple gave amazing gifts on Valentine's Day
A wholesome couple who started at rock bottom financially showed off their flashy Valentine's Day gifts. @Dorothy_/Twitter
Source: Twitter

Valentine's Day was a full-circle moment for this couple who went through hard times together. @Dorothy_ shared in a recent Twitter post that she and her hubby met at a wedding and started dating shortly after exchanging numbers and DMs.

But that wasn't the most challenging part of the relationship.

She went from rags to Rolex with her boyfriend

The couple didn't start off living lavishly. Instead, they stuck together during simple dates, connecting outside material expectations. Dorothy said in her post:

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"We met at a wedding, I slid in his DMs, gave him my number. Started dating, but he didn't have a job, so our dates consisted of McDonald's saver's menu and long walks."

Eventually, he gifted her a Rolex watch for Valentine's Day. According to Wrist Advisor, the watch costs between R117 000 and R135 000. You can buy Happy Meals for an entire neighbourhood and spare change with that money.

See the adorable post below:

Ladies in the comments want one of his types for themselves

The post moved netizens, many of whom want a partnership like this couple's. Here is what some of them had to say:

@thatndebelegal said:

"Congratulations, girl. Please hook me up with this type. It's rough out here."

@Cwitkake said:

"❤️ When you love someone genuinely. You just want to stay through thick and thin. I mean no pride, just love."

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@EvangMission added:

"Your post made me follow you. You’re special indeed. May your marriage last forever. Amen."

@Ifyyodunze said:

"Exactly, run your own race! What your friends say shouldn’t be any of your business. If it’s a loss or gain only you will feel that, all they’ll do is talk. However, this should ONLY be for intentional men. Congratulations ❤️"

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Many people reacted to the video by asking how the couple met.

@followmefeet commented:

"Beautiful! This is what real love looks like! May God bless you with years of happiness!"

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@Julie asked:

"How did you meet? Two caring souls."

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Tsoku Maela Tsoku is a writer and ethnographer interested in interdisciplinary research in mental health and the visual arts, travel, live television and digital editorial. He is an AFDA alumnus with a BA in Motion Picture medium and a Masters's candidate at SOAS University for Medical Anthropology. Tsoku has written for live television shows such as Hectic Nine-9 and Mzansi Insider. You can reach him at tsoku.maela@briefly.co.za

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