Wife Celebrates 5-Year-Anniversary With Man Who Sent Her Friend Request 6 Years Ago

• The love story between Surprise Thabo Lekhuleni and Mbali Lekhuleni started with a simple friend request on Facebook
• A year later, the two were head over heels in love and ready to walk down the aisle as husband and wife
• The love has since grown in leaps and bounds as they recently celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary

Six years ago, a simple friend request from Surprise Thabo Lekhuleni to Mbali Lekhuleni on social media started a journey of love and affection.

The duo was excited to celebrate their fifth wedding anniversary, marking a milestone in a relationship that began with a click.

How did the love story begin?

In a Facebook post, Mbali recalled the day she accepted Thabo’s friend request, not knowing that it would lead to a lifelong partnership.

A year after meeting, the two were in love and ready to take the leap of faith and start a family.

Over the years, their bond has grown stronger, rooted in a deep friendship that has been the foundation of their marriage.

"This year, we are five years married; halfway to our second wedding," Mbali wrote.

What was Mbali's husband's reaction?

The smitten wife expressed her gratitude for their beautiful friendship, which has been the cornerstone of their marital bliss.

"My life transformed in an instant. I will forever be grateful to God for you my love," Thabo replied.

As they approach the halfway mark to their second wedding, the couple looks forward to more blessed and beautiful years together.

Their story touched social media users, reminding them that true love can be found in the most unexpected places.

Social media reactions

Allen A Uyaphendula Dlamini:

"May you find Christ, stay rooted in Him, and may God bless and protect your union. Thank you, Sir, for rightly representing us."

Thenjiwe Nomvula Msomi:

"Happy anniversary lovebirds. May the Lord grant you many more years to come."

Cynthia M Mcm:

"Woooow! This is beautiful. God bless your marriage guys."

Man DMs ex-girlfriend year after breaking up

Elsewhere, a year after a couple's relationship hit the rocks, the man slid into his ex-girlfriend's DM with an offer.

He wished her a happy break-up anniversary, followed by a proposal for a date to celebrate parting ways..

The lady was shocked that the ex messaged her after a year and stunned by his proposal.

Proofreading by Otukho Jackson, a multimedia journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke