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The moment I knew: he kissed me and it felt like I was standing on the edge of a whole new life

When Marisha Matthews first saw ‘cool minister’ Paul, she noticed his kind eyes and jewellery. Their growing relationship was a slow burn over many years

The moment I knew: he kissed me and it felt like I was standing on the edge of a whole new life

TL;DR

  • Marisha Matthews met Paul, a minister, in 2014 while volunteering at Hopes cafe, which supported refugees.
  • Their relationship developed slowly over years of working together and attending events like Womadelaide.
  • Paul confessed his feelings and proposed in 2024, leading to their marriage.
  • They now share a life with their combined five children and four grandchildren.