Marissa and Kris’s love story is one that transcends time and distance, fuelled by their shared love for poetry and a deep connection that has only grown stronger over the years.
Marissa and Kris
From meeting online in 2016 to their recent engagement, their relationship has blossomed into a beautiful journey of love, growth, and understanding.
MEETING AND EARLY DAYS
Their story began on Instagram, where their shared passion for poetry united them.
Despite living miles apart, they nurtured their connection through virtual conversations, eventually leading to their first in-person meeting in 2017.
Marissa and Kris
Marissa recalls their instant connection, a bond that would lay the foundation for their future together.
We had a lot of things in common, and it was an instant connection once we met in person.
Kris added, “Our love in poetry, we would send poems to each other, just as proofread, but we met one day on a little bench in the City Mall on the 6th of August 2017, but a year prior to that, we knew each other. So I always tell people I’ve known her for seven years, but six of those we’ve been together.”
While their first Valentine’s Day was spent apart, they found ways to make each other laugh and feel loved.
I live in Berbice, and he lives in Diamond, but we found ways to virtually make each other laugh and happy.
SPECIAL TRADITIONS
Marissa and Kris have a special tradition for Valentine’s Day, where they take the time to remind each other why they fell in love. This tradition serves as a beautiful reminder of their journey together and the love they share.
For Marissa, the most memorable gift from Kris was a perfume she had longed for, showcasing his thoughtfulness and effort.
In return, Marissa gave Kris a set of Hot Wheels cars, a nostalgic reminder of his childhood. These gifts, though simple, hold a deep significance in their relationship.
I received from him was a perfume I badly wanted but at the time, it was expensive. I told him about it, and he secretly made the effort to save and get it for me. It isn’t necessarily about the perfume; it’s about the thought and effort he made. I adored that gesture a lot. My most memorable gift given to him was a hot wheel set because he once told me those cars remind him of good times in his childhood and I gave them to him to please his inner child.
CELEBRATING VALENTINE’S DAY
While they often spend Valentine’s Day apart due to their living arrangements, Marissa and Kris always find time to celebrate together. Whether it’s a fancy date or a simple moment of quality time, they cherish the opportunity to be together.
Moreover, for Marissa and Kris, Valentine’s Day is more than just a day to celebrate love; it’s a reminder to show each other extra affection and appreciation.
One of our date traditions is trying a new restaurant every time we go on a special date. As such, we’ll be going to a new restaurant that recently opened in Berbice. One thing I can say is that we both love food, and so that’s one way we use our similarities to our advantage.
Kris added, “To me, Valentine’s Day is not just a day to celebrate love, but also just to show the person you love just a bit more affection than the day before.”
Marissa and Kris during their engagement photo shoot
After six years of dating, Marissa and Kris recently got engaged in a quiet, private moment that perfectly captured their love and commitment to each other.
We got engaged in January after six years of dating. It was quiet. He came home and asked myself with my parents and of course, I said yes. He respected my decision for a private proposal because I can get socially awkward sometimes. So, I’ve always wanted a private proposal to express my emotions and feelings without a camera or other people. We later decided to do a photo shoot, and well, Kris is a photographer, so he actually managed to direct and shoot the whole thing. We did the shoot to commemorate the occasion and also as a way to share it with our friends and other family.
Asked about the evolution of their relationship, the couple shared:
We were very young when we started to date. In fact, we were teenagers, and now we’re both young adults. We’ve matured as individuals, and as such, our approach towards certain things like conflict resolution and problem-solving matured. It’s safe to say that we evolved for the better, and we are constantly growing together. We grow together, but we don’t grow apart, and that’s the most important thing. Despite our personal growth in terms of positive virtues, careers, or lifestyles—we’ve always managed to strike a balance between all that we do and maintaining our relationship. It’s hard work, but we make it happen because, for us, it’s worth every bit of struggle or challenge.
To this end, Kris added that, like any other relationship, they both faced ups and downs. But communication stabilises the rough patch.
I don’t think we’d be engaged now, but I can say without a doubt I am immensely proud of the woman Marissa has become; this once shy, secluded young lady, is now this intelligent, bold, beautiful, stunning, absolutely amazing, kind caring and nurturing woman who I adore and love. Thank you for keeping me out of trouble.
