Philipp was sent to New York City on a summer rotation from his job while still living in Paris—and as fate would have it, that’s when he and Kristen met on a dating app. What began as a chance meeting quickly turned into something much more, and with only a few short weeks together before Philipp was due to return to Paris, they made every moment count.
Before heading back to Paris, Philipp set off on a 14-day road trip through the West Coast’s national parks. Each day, without fail, he sent Kristen a postcard—a small but meaningful gesture that spoke volumes, and the moment she knew he was truly special.
What followed was two and a half years of long distance between Paris and Jersey City, filled with constant flights, time zones, and the kind of commitment that only grew stronger with time. In the end, love brought them to the same place—Philipp moved to the U.S., and the rest is history.
