Gerald and Kerin Lubbe have lived in North Vancouver for 12 years. Kerin is a registered nurse and Gerald is a contractor. They have one daughter and two sons.
How did you meet? At high school.
Tell us about your first date: I came to fetch Kerin in my dad’s car and her dad made us walk to the movies (the Bond movie For Your Eyes Only) because he knew I was driving without a valid driver’s licence. It was a bit embarrassing!
What do you like most about each other?
Gerald: That she loves me despite my flaws, and I love her cooking.
Kerin: His sense of humour and eternal optimism.
How do you like to spend time together? We enjoy long walks together, being with the kids, going on vacation, and dinners together.
What is your secret for lasting love?
Accepting that neither of us are perfect.
What is the hardest part about being a couple?
Implementing different ideas in the same household and having to compromise.
What is the best part about being a couple?
Never being alone, knowing your partner is always there for you.
Tell us about your marriage proposal:
Gerald: I proposed three times. First in high school, and twice after that, thankfully the third time was lucky. I surprised her with her engagement ring on the Island of Kuredu in the Maldives. We were married in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1997.
What are your plans for Valentine’s Day?
Something romantic, except with teenagers around (our kids).
This story originally appeared in a special Valentine's Day section of the North Shore News print edition.
