Leanne Zhang, 31, from Qingdao, China, and Ben Donohoe, 31, from Bury, Manchester, connected on a dating site in May 2020. After a month of online conversations, Ben proposed the use of '36 Questions for Increasing Closeness' to better understand each other’s values and backgrounds. Their relationship blossomed despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, which delayed Ben's plans to move to China for a teaching job. Ultimately, Leanne relocated to the UK in August 2021, leading to their first in-person meeting at the airport. Just a week later, they became engaged, followed by their marriage on November 22, 2021. The couple now resides in Bury, Manchester, with their two children, Malakai and David, who recently met their grandparents in China. Leanne expressed gratitude for their online connection, emphasizing their shared love for travel and cultural exploration, while Ben reflected on their immediate connection and the joy of their journey together.