How We Met (German American Couple - First Date, First Kiss, Commitment)

This is the story of How We Met! A German by and an American girl who met abroad. We get asked a lot about our relationship, how we met, dating internationally and dating from other cultures. We address these things in this video! We hope you enjoy :)
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0:00 - Introduction
0:32 - Our Backstories
3:32 - How We Met
7:58 -The First "Date"
12:04 - The First Kiss
14:41 - Committing
17:56 - It Could Have Ended Differently

[@DeanaandPhil]

The question, "How did you guys meet?" is definitely the most asked question we get. We have kind of answered this in other videos, but here is the full story of how we met! 🤗💜

[@nancywiebe3693]

Your kids will love this video!

[@sydneyrica1802]

I like you guys so much! You talk about everything I want to know so I signed up on your Patreon. I never pledged in Patreon so you guys are my first.

[@lauriemacey5804]

You two are so adorable! I love how much Deana kept blushing. You remind me of my husband and myself. He was my best friend too and we met in an odd way...I volunteered to help a friend at a county fair in the kid section. I was dressed in Mickie Mouse overall shorts and wore pigtails....I was well into my 30s but no one knew. My husband came with his friend, his wife worked near me. Her and her husband noticed we kept checking each other out but were too shy to do anything and because the other girl was my friends daughter they were able to get us together. Our love story went very quickly and we were married within a few years and he was my best friend for many years and still would be if he hadn't passed from cancer. Sorry to make our love story sad but honestly our years together were the best of my life and you two remind me of the way we were! We were always joking and laughing. Life isn't always perfect but as long as you're there for each other you can get through anything! I hope you two live long happy lives together!

[@janetgardner3153]

Sweetest story EVER! 💖

[@Ok-cx6qt]

👍💏🇺🇸🇩🇪

[@potatophil8432]

I'm gonna sit my kids down on a couch in the future and tell them this story!

[@Miristzuheiss]

Like how i Met your Mother! Great story

[@tedmaxfield3382]

That’s great story! My wife and I met in a German class at a community college south of Detroit. I sat in the front with high school friends, she sat alone in the back, and we NEVER talked the whole class. There wasn’t enough students enrolled in the next German class, so it was canceled. We bumped into each other a year later and started talking about how bummed we were that the class was canceled, and things took off from there. We’ve been together for 34 years, and married for 30. I wish you the best in your marriage as well!

[@donaldcady3839]

Michigan love story. Nice. Congratulations.

[@purplelove3666]

I never understood how some people can be with someone for a very long time without marriage, isn't that such a waste of time?

[@user-ve7hn2dh8h]

​@@purplelove3666😂 why is it a waste of time when you're not married? What's the difference to being in a long time marriage compared with a long time non married relationship? I'll tell you: you actually still like each other when you're still together and not just because you're feeling obligated by a made up religious nonsense ceremony

[@WhisperzVerse]

Nice story. The best time to get into a relationship is when you're not desperate for one because then you know whatever feelings you feel are genuine.

[@Siggy4844]

Very true. I just posted my story above. I was not looking for a relationship at the time I met my Ex, but fell head over heels the first time I met him. And apparently the feeling was mutual. We were married for 25 years and raised two kids together.

[@user-nr1py1xe9o]

For me as someone who hates his job this story is very inspiring

[@freedomdove]

"I was sending vibes." ROFLMAO. 😁 You guys are a great match.

[@mikas5477]

So funny, my boyfriend and I also are a Germany - US combination who met in Thailand! So cool to see that you guys made it work into marriage!

[@kathyjohnson5097]

You two were DEFINITELY meant to be together!!

[@KristinaKk_xx120]

I love hearing these kinds of stories! 💕

[@DeanaandPhil]

We love your positivity! :)

[@seanator3814]

You two remind me of my wife and I. We were friends for a while before we got together, but we are also best friends. Almost 14 years now!

[@ilkahellerling2345]

Cute. You can really see the love shine from their eyes. 😍 In my opinion you are the nicest couple on KZbin, so humble and bubbly.

[@yoyo-ka7029]

Deana`s reaction to the scooter story was hilarious xDD

[@DrGlynnWix]

This reminds me so much of how I met my German :) We both moved to Ireland for different reasons, but mostly to have a new experience and do PhDs. We met completely randomly on a beach on the Aran Islands. It took a couple months for us to hit it off, but we've been going strong for 4.5 years now!

[@parisaghotbedini5759]

I really like you Deana cause I belive you have a heart of gold and you are so kind and lovely 😍😊🤗

[@monymona]

I've been hanging out on the fringes watching Americans in Germany videos catching you guys here and there but this one made me subscribe. SO CUTE!

[@peggylittledragon7734]

Met my husband in Germany back in 1980 and 40 years later we’re still married congratulations

[@sophiaz5999]

BABY PLEASE, THAT IS A BIG MOMENT IN OUR HISTORY FOR ME

[@ThanhMaiOFFICIAL]

Pleasantly nice to hear your story. You two seem to have great chemistry. The best tip from this video definitely has to be ride a scooter together if you wanna get close lol 🙌💯🛵👫

[@DeanaandPhil]

exactly! Scooters make dreams come true! :D

[@ThanhMaiOFFICIAL]

Deana and Phil I had a similar experience myself that’s why I can relate 🙌

[@Siggy4844]

😂

[@pinkythechihuahua3156]

Fate. It has its way. I met my second husband on AOL (America On Line) I was in California and he was on Colorado. We talked eveyday. We played silly games, like, If you were ice cream, what flavor would you be, and, toilet paper, under or over? We met in person 4 months later. He moved to be with me. I have kids and couldnt. That was 23 years ago. We've been married 20.9 YEARS. We aren't spring chickens. He 1I'll be 80 in September and I turned 64 in March.

[@DeanaandPhil]

💜💜💜

[@essencewithin5978]

You're such an adorable couple. Nice declaration there at the end, Phil! So romantic! My German husband and I (Austrian) totally love your videos!

[@lonelywolf8388]

Der Titel hätte sein müssen: "How We Mett" :D

[@DeanaandPhil]

😂👍

[@user-sm3xq5ob5d]

Was thinking along that line too.

[@stevenmatthews2278]

So cute! I love hearing these real life love stories. It’s not often that everything lines up so perfectly. 😍

[@jentommyontheroad8089]

OMG!! You two are so adorable! It’s interesting how things usually work out as they are meant to be! I agree with the point that women are often just being nice but men see that as flirting! Thanks for sharing your story❤️

[@laurette8080]

Thanks for sharing your story! I live in Ohio and have been offered a job in Germany. I’ve been undecided to take the job with all that’s going on, but you two reminded me that great things happen when you take chances!

[@williamrutkowski]

I like how your coffee mugs match the color of your shirts. 💖🖤

[@furzkram]

You guys have me rolling on the floor laughing ... the scooter ride ... LOLOLOL

[@silkedavid8876]

How sweet! It is nice that you now have a record of your story to embarrass your kids later. And it did not take you 100 episode of a tv show to tell the story. I love Deana's little drawings.

[@sabinebothe1905]

I love your story. I am german and got married to an American last November. He has never been to Germany before. We love to watch your videos❣️❣️❣️

[@LexusLFA554]

I like your small comic "yourselves". They always make me grin.

[@PassportTwo]

We are in good company! We also quit our jobs we felt stuck in, got TEFL certified and decided to teach English abroad for an adventure...the only problem was, we never got around to teaching English before we ended up in Germany 😂 We had the right idea though! haha Great story guys, thanks for sharing 😊

[@DeanaandPhil]

Ahh It's cool to hear about other couples and their decisions to travel abroad. What made you decide Germany? 😍✈ Everything happens for a reason and maybe you'll use your TEFL certifications later in life. 😊

[@brittneyhedges815]

My cheeks hurt from smiling watching this! My husband and I went on a 12 hour first date because we didn't want it to end. It is so cute tot hear your story

[@justjmara]

I enjoy your videos! You two seem like really great people, and such a fun couple. I’m German American, living in America and I think it’s so cool seeing a young German/American couple. I don’t see it a lot! Lol

[@doloresmey]

Eine Geschichte wie aus einem Roman 💖 das beweist mal wieder, dass es keine Zufälle gibt. Ihr seid sehr süß zusammen. Alles Gute für euch. 💝

[@telliehack2590]

That was sweet thanks for sharing. The scooter caress and me laughing! I’ve been married 30 years to my best friend. Enjoy. Time flies!!

[@madelinebutler2389]

Love your story! Some of it reminds of when I met my husband. I had just gotten out of a long term relationship and WAS NOT looking for love, I was single for the first time in many years, I had a good job owned my car and paid very little rent...one night a friend of mine asked if I wanted to go to a club I said sure, that where I meet my husband and the rest is history. We have been married for over 25 years and have two adult sons that make us very proud! My husbands got a job in Germany and I want to learn some basic German. Thanks for such a funny and lovely story!

[@bryantwhitis1268]

I'm glad you two love birds met. Different cultures are fun to learn. You know I've been all over Germany when I lived there but never been to Munich perhaps one day I make it there the Oktoberfest is the genuine one in Munich. 😇

[@songbird989]

Wow, you guys really were destined to be together! This just proves that Timing is everything!

[@johncooner8957]

I think Phil is a very lucky man also Deana is lucky to have found such a good man

[@kathrynehiersche1817]

Thank you for telling this story and not editing out the embarrassing parts. Keep up the great work!

[@sarkae0405]

This is such a great story. Thank you for sharing!!!

[@tomzito2585]

What a cool story! It sounds like it was in the cards for you to meet each other. I wish you a lifetime of happiness and good health together. I hope you play this video at your 50th wedding anniversary party for all of your guests to see.

[@MrHarrilasagna]

Just admit it Deana you were lost in a special moment and Phil got a free 30 minute back massage. 🥰

[@Siggy4844]

😂

[@sydneyrica1802]

Cute 💖 I’m sure this is a long awaited video.

[@jmb1101]

Loved this!

[@rureal7742]

Awwww - how adorable, thanks for sharing the story and backstory. Fate!!

[@trxcybee]

This made me smile a lot :) thanks guys

[@Patricialftb]

that was so lovely, was smiling nonestop ☺️ u two truly are inspiring and motivating for long distance relationships. greetings from germany ♥️

[@travelsaddict8952]

You two are made for each other.

[@CawiezellCrew]

This is too sweet! Love how you guys just have fun with it💕

[@rosebuddear1]

Very cute story! Thanks for sharing. 😍

[@stephaniea.7527]

Loved this video ☺️ Thailand was my first country I visited outside of my home country of the US, been to Chiang Mai twice (June 2016, June 2017)- the city has my whole heart! I agree with what Deana mentioned towards the end, it would definitely be interesting to see a video on disagreements you two have come across in these 2.5 years and how you’ve navigated them!

[@lauriemeckling]

AWESOME STORY!!

[@nesedebruyne4248]

So cute! Thank you for sharing your story.

[@PushTheEdgeFaceFirst]

You two make wonderful videos (love your channel!) But I must say this is by far my favorite video! I LOVE this video! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@BarefootCuer]

Love your stories!

[@user-cg8ep2sx7y]

Awww it's such a cute story! Love it ^^

[@laurenzim96]

I LOVE your story!!

[@carolgraham9500]

Y'all are ADORABLE together!! ❤❤

[@lisao7600]

Awe, such a sweet story. You guys are so great together. It was meant to be. Love you guys.

[@williamrutkowski]

Great story and thank you for sharing.

[@michaelvonfriedrich3924]

Thanks for sharing, I feel that you guy connect well with your audience in all your videos, you two have great personalities and it shows, good content , as always well said 👍😃

[@ZoeFungkhachorn]

Love both of you & your channel. Glad CNX is the great memory place for you guys :D

[@Gothiccmothra]

I want more!! More stories!

[@Sophie-od5dk]

y'alls story is so cool and inspiring!

[@GuiltyPleasure1100]

That’s such a nice lovestory!☺️ I wish you all the best for your future! And keep up with your videos, they are perfect entertainment! 🤭

[@tamarabeck6350]

Love your story!

[@oxanakurilova1102]

You guys are so cute! Deana is so adorable 😍😍😍 your stories are so sincere, i cried all the way when watching the vows video, and smiling all the way during this one 😄

[@user-Wolf-H]

Da kann man nur herzlich gratulieren daß Ihr euch gesucht und gefunden habt... 😁👍 macht weiter so und behaltet eure erfrischende Art weiter so bei 😉😁👍

[@melaniewayne8687]

Such a beautiful love story! Wunderscön :)

[@TEATimeAdventures]

Thank you so much for sharing such a personal part of your lives. I am a Buyer as well, so I was all "yay Phil!". When you click early, and so comfortably, you know you have met your life mate. My late husband and I were similar in that aspect. May you have many happy and successful years together. 💜💙🤗🎉🤩

[@vbvideo1669]

Such a nice video! :)

[@dietrichengel2149]

Lovely video. The best for both of you.

[@El_Doctore1887]

Most likable couple on KZbin - very nice story 😇

[@moo8457]

This is an adorable story! 😍

[@erikagoodale9014]

I'm in a German/American relationship and when you mentioned that flirting and being nice are two different things, I immediately remembered having that same conversation with my boyfriend. There are cultural differences that come up here and there and sometimes we have misunderstandings. It's good to talk about it and remember that it might just be a different point of view instead of a real disagreement. Good Luck to you both. It seems like you are going to have a wonderful future!

[@mnossy11]

Love you guys so much! I’ve just finished watching nearly ALL your videos and I can’t wait to see more! You guys are so positive and I enjoy watching you eat, share about culture and travel stuff! Please try some more local German food (if they’re offering take out!) or some other snacks :) I’m currently on a super restricted diet due to severe food sensitivities, so I get vicarious enjoyment out of watching you guys eat yummy food that I can’t eat! Haha :) Blessings and cheers from BC, Canada!

[@briandd27]

You guys are so awesome. My wife and I enjoy watching your videos. Thanks for the story!

[@John-vn8vw]

I recently ran into your videos. I have found them a lot of fun to watch. You two seem to have a great chemistry. Keep up the great work. Thank you.

[@liamberlin6413]

Ihr seid total süß, wie ihr über eure Kontaktaufnahme sprecht. Diese Kennenlernphase, diese Unsicherheit und dass kribbeln einfach schön.

[@bigfunanAmericaninGermany]

oh boy! now its a good day... because i get another D&P video!! :) thanks guys that was a very sweet story!

[@somethingbeautiful71]

Thank you for sharing your story with us. I was wondering how you met a few weeks ago when I started watching your channel. Your both are too adorable for words.

[@timbuckman3870]

You two are so awesome!! I have watched several other you-tube videos like yours about people that travel and rate food. But your story, and your videos are awesome. I love the German/American vibe and the male/female vibe and your open minds and equality towards each other and other countries and cultures that you bring equally to everything you do!!! I so look forward to every video you put on here!!

[@shadowlink3339]

I think your story is so cute. You both are a cute couple and jive well together. I'm glad you both are happy and found each other. You both are good people and glad you guys committed. Your channel has become one of my favorites! Thank you for sharing!

[@jenniferherman8807]

Omg, you two are the cutest! I’m so happy for your happiness! 🥰

[@MrsCrazyJanina]

I loved the story! Such a sweet couple.

[@lizaltenstadter8519]

I LOVE you guys! This video is awesome. I met my husband on 7/19/97. On 7/19/20 we will be together for 23 years. We met on a blind date. ❤️

[@amberrocca1105]

Awesome story! I am an ESL teacher in Canada.

[@krismiller5126]

This is hilarious! Love it!!!!

[@davidhardwick3816]

I love your story! You're such a great couple - I wish you nothing but forever success!

[@rjz9785]

So sweet!! Thank you for filming these videos. They really help me when I'm missing my boyfriend in Hamburg. ❤️❤️

[@DeanaandPhil]

Thanks Becca! Is your move for July or August still scheduled or did the current situation mess with that (we hope not)?

[@rjz9785]

@@DeanaandPhil wow! You remembered! I will be going in 2021, however, we may be able to see each other again in the fall and then for Christmas! It's been a very difficult time, but thank you so much for remembering. ☺️

[@DeanaandPhil]

Hey, at least something to look forward to! :)

[@Espania-here-I-come]

Thats a realy nice3 story and you told it so well, and it confirms the theory: Love comes, when you don't expected.

[@Bluebonnet906]

I was sending vibes 😂😂😂😂😂

[@vickyburton2434]

Your cups are the cutest ever!

[@BA-mf4gi]

I can't with you guys.... ugh too adorable!! :D

[@sarahkhan5984]

This is so cute, I love you guys❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@bayyinahzhaxx7620]

You are the cutest couple! And y'all have me in stitches!

[@Irish2Mom]

I love your candid comments

[@bethanymiller2780]

That's such a beautiful story! You folks make a terrific couple. I wish you both a long life of happiness with one another. :)

[@Redman4372]

Well done phill !!!

[@brisuemari1801]

I love your relationship, I love your videos. You give me hope of a friendship and also a relationship. It’s a hard time for me right now and I love watching you. Happy I found you guys.