The keys to a long-lasting, healthy relationship are shared values and a shared vision for the future, says this soon-to-be-married couple
Opposites may attract, but when it comes to the fundamentals, most couples will tell you that sharing similar values and a common outlook on the future is paramount. Both Rachel Wee and Ken Chen, who are tying the knot in January 2019, concur. In fact, Ken reveals that he knew that Rachel was the one when he realised that the two had similar values, and “the same idea of what the future will hold, and what we need to do together to achieve that”. It might seem odd, but this was what the couple discussed very early on during their first few dates. That way, says Rachel, “you know what to expect from the other person and this erases a lot of misunderstandings”.
It was a common friend who introduced the couple in 2015. Both were apprehensive before the first meeting: the scion of the Jean Yip Group reveals that when she saw his photo on Facebook, she assumed he’d be a playboy because of his good looks, while Ken had just never clicked with the other girls his friend had introduced him to. As fate would have it, they were both instantly attracted to one another.