Our Story
A Love Across Continents

September 15, 2021
James moves from New York to Lebanon to work for UNESCO, and met Yousef in October 2021

October 14, 2021
Yousef meets Quarantini for the first time and they become best friends

November 13, 2021
First official date!

February 06, 2022
First overnight trip to the Cedars of God, Lebanon

February 14, 2022
First Valentines day where the annual Hibachi tradition starts

June 10, 2023
First cooking class!

August 09, 2023
Flying to the US!

August 10, 2023
First day in the US!

August 14, 2023
First time at Six Flags, NJ

August 22, 2023
He said yes at the top of the Montauk lighthouse!

September 01, 2023
First Broadway show! (Wicked)

September 06, 2023
First time falling asleep on the LIRR

August 12, 2024
"Reunited and it feels so good"!
Yousef arrives in New York on the (finally) approved Fiancé Visa after not seeing each other for 11 months

September 13, 2024
Married! <3