On this episode of Frequency of Love, Celeste and Dave sit down with Kristen and Chris — a Canadian couple whose love story began with a chance encounter at a cottage party and unfolded into a life of travel, adventure, and deep-rooted partnership. What started with “liquid courage” and a spontaneous trip to Australia has become a decades-long journey of commitment, family, and shared growth.
Episode Summary
Kristen and Chris first crossed paths in their mid-twenties during a series of cottage weekends in Grand Bend. Despite running in the same circles for years, they somehow never met — until the final summer before the cottage was sold. A late-night moment, a dark room, and a smooth “just thirsty” pickup line sparked their connection.
Their relationship deepened through travel, distance, and bold decisions — including Kristen moving to Australia three months later to build a life together. Since then, they’ve continued to say “yes” to adventure — from living in different parts of Canada to exploring new chapters abroad — all while raising a family and building a shared vision for their future.
They reflect on the moment they each knew they’d found “their person”: not fireworks, but peace. Not chaos, but calm. A quiet knowing.
Together, they discuss the qualities they admire in one another, the balance they bring to each other’s personalities, and what truly keeps love strong over time: commitment, perspective, and remembering the “why” behind it all.
The Heart of This Episode
Peace can be more powerful than fireworks. A sense of ease. A quiet certainty.
Commitment carries you through the ebbs and flows.
Perspective changes everything.
Build a life you’re proud of — together.
About Kristen and Chris
Kristen and Chris are adventurous souls who built their relationship on spontaneity, travel, and shared experiences. From a chance meeting at a cottage in Ontario to diving the Great Barrier Reef and eventually building a life together in Australia and Canada, their partnership has always been rooted in exploration and growth. Now parents and continuing to navigate bold life decisions — including international moves and redefining conventional paths — they remain deeply committed to building a life aligned with their values. Their love story is one of courage, balance, and choosing each other again and again.
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