We met online, 8000 miles apart. It took several months, because we both had "tests," but we both passed. Neither of us were looking for the World's Longest-Distance Relationship, but we were eventually helpless to prevent it! After six months of twice-a-day video calls, I got my first passport and went to Thailand to meet this smart, capable, beautiful nurse. By the end of my two weeks there, we knew that we wanted to marry. I look forward to giving Patcha the husband and family she deserves.

It is difficult to choose a favorite; there are so many, and most are simple: shopping at a market, a shared meal, discovering a new place or experience together. On my first trip to meet her, I wanted to find a special place that we would always remember. I had wanted to see Khao Yai National Park, so I found a stunningly beautiful private pool villa at Civilai Hill, with a view to die for. We spent the time just talking, eating, getting to know how we fit together, our likes and dislikes.

With my career being rapidly replaced by AI, this money would go a long way toward helping us start our line of natural skin care products (Patcha is a pharmaceutical research nurse) and begin married life when she arrives in the US. It would also help us care for my aging parents. Patcha has never had a family other than her daughter, and she has grown to love my family, who loves her right back. We both look forward to marrying for the last time, and I can't wait to show her my favorite places