True Love is a magical thing. It does not see the age nor the physical appearance of a person. I was really amazed when I recently found out the news about this lovely couple. Who would think that true love still exists?
Their love story started during high school. It seems like it was 'love at first sight'. The 64-year old, Brigitte Trogneux, first met the now new president of France, Emmanuel Macron, 39 years old, when he was just 15 years old. Back then, Brigitte was teaching an after-school drama program at his high school in the small town of Amiens. Yes, she was a married school teacher and had three kids, one of whom was a classmate of Emmanuel.
He quickly fell for her while Brigitte, on the other hand, said she was initially blown away by the intelligence of the boy. She told Paris Match Magazine that at the age of 17, Emmanuel said to her, "Whatever you do, I will marry you"
Against all odds because of their age gap. Even the parents of Emmanuel was not happy about it. They asked Brigitte who was 40 years old that time to stay away from their 16-year old son, at least until he turned 18.
Most stories of love would have ended there but not their story, Emmanuel kept his promise. In 2007, when he was 29 and Brigitte was divorced, Emmanuel asked Brigitte's children for her hand in marriage and they all gave their blessings.
The two have been inseparable ever since. Even their families all seem to get along very well. In general though, during interviews, they're quite private and do not reveal too much about their private lives.
The couple owns a place in Touquet in Northern France where they got married in 2007. French Media reports that Emmanuel and Brigitte often escape to their hometown when not on duty in Paris.
Now that Emmanuel Macron is the new president of France, he wanted the idea of getting his wife involved. She will definitely be the first lady. Brigitte has some leadership skills and as a teacher, she obviously knows how to handle young people well. As what all expected she will be the biggest supporter of Emmanuel. After all, she has been since he was a teenager.
Their love story is quite different from others but they proved that no matter what, they will always and always love each other. There is no joke for true love and definitely no room for doubts. I salute this couple for staying together despite the criticisms, hearsays, and rumors. Their love grows beyond time and no boundaries beyond limits.
If you are reading this and you happened to be single and your age is quite out of the calendar, well don't worry maybe your prince charming has not yet born. The beautiful thing about love and destiny is somehow they are connected. You may not want it or you might not plan for it at all but it happens.