Happy Valentine’s Day! Whether you celebrate it or not, there is no denying that love is one of the most powerful emotions one can feel. With this in mind, we have taken the time to meet Jo and Justin, a beautiful couple who have been together for 22 years.
Meeting at a Latch-On class after finishing high school, Justin and Jo experienced love at first sight. Jo recalls that she found Justin cute when they first met, and it wasn’t long after that they began dating. Their first night out together was a romantic dinner, where they spent the night talking and enjoying one another’s company. After deciding that they had both found ‘the one’, they began their new life together and the rest is history.
Justin and Jo got married on 21st March 2020 after being together for 20 years. The wedding was beautiful celebration of true love and joy, with family and friends witnessing the couple say their vows. More than two years after the wedding, the spark hasn’t died. Justin still loves to surprise Jo with flowers and take her out to dinner. They also love having candlelit picnics. A typical date for Justin and Jo would be going out to dinner at the Stafford Tavern and then going to a movie, or enjoying time with friends. Their main piece of advice for other couples is to place strong importance on clear communication and to have a deep understanding of one another. However, it is also important that couples don’t forget to have fun, with Justin and Jo regularly making time to spend with each other.
We thank Jo and Justin for their interview. We wish them all the best for the future and hope they enjoy a lovely Valentine’s Day.
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