GROOM: Alpenes (Age 25)

BRIDE: Kiley (Age 26)

LOCATION: Kiley and Alpenes both live in Toronto, Ontario, though they currently maintain separate places as they balance their busy professional lives.

RELATIONSHIP DURATION: One year and five months

ENGAGEMENT: Engaged for five months

Kiley and Alpenes first crossed paths through mutual circles in Toronto and quickly fell into an intense and passionate connection. Kiley, an entrepreneur, digital marketing agent and part-time model, and Alpenes, the founder of a digital marketing agency and content creator, bonded over their shared ambition, creativity, and desire for an exciting life. Despite the magnetic attraction between them, their relationship has been marked by significant complications and painful conflicts.

One of the deepest fractures in their relationship stems from fundamentally different views on love and commitment. Alpenes has expressed a desire for an open relationship, while Kiley knows she cannot handle the thought of sharing her partner romantically or sexually. This difference has fueled feelings of insecurity and emotional distance between them. Additionally, Alpenes disapproves of Kiley’s modeling career, leading her to feel judged and unsupported in her professional life.

Trust has also been a significant challenge. Alpenes cheated on her during their relationship, which left lasting cracks she has found impossible to ignore. In the aftermath of his infidelity, Alpenes suggested they turn to ChatGPT as a form of couples counseling rather than seeking traditional therapy, which Kiley felt minimized the seriousness of what they were going through. Kiley has struggled with moments where she felt alone, unsupported, and uncertain about whether Alpenes could ever love her in the way she needs. Emotional highs and lows have characterized their relationships. Kiley has felt that she often fights harder for the relationship than Alpenes does and wonders if their connection is built more on trauma bonding than true love. She has felt pressure to shrink parts of herself to be accepted, and she admits she has held back from asking difficult questions or expressing her full truth for fear of pushing Alpenes away. It’s also true that she also lied to him. He disapproves of anything to do with her model, it creates jealously for him, so he hates that she does it. She was invited to model in New York, which she did, but she lied about it to him. He found out and has been holding that lie over her heard ever since. She thinks that it’s an unfair comparison. He cheated on her deliverably with another woman and she lied about something that she loves and doesn’t hurt him. 

Family and friends have expressed curiosity and concern about the volatility and intense dynamics in their relationship. Some have questioned whether Kiley and Alpenes are truly compatible in the long run, especially given their differing views on fidelity, lifestyle, and plans.

Despite everything, Kiley and Alpenes continue to share undeniable chemistry, a sense of adventure, and moments of genuine connection that draw them back together again and again. They both value creativity, spontaneity, and the thrill of new experiences. Yet, both admit they sometimes confuse chaos and emotional intensity with love.

They hope that participating in this experience will help them determine whether their bond can withstand the weight of their unresolved issues or whether they are merely clinging to the ideal of each other rather than the reality. Ultimately, Kiley and Alpenes want to know whether they can build a lasting relationship rooted in trust, respect, and true mutual love or whether it’s time to walk away for good.

Example Questions From Kiley to Alpenes:

  • Have you cheated on me since your first indiscretion?

  • Did you ever genuinely think I could be your wife?

  • Would you be with me if I stopped doing the work you dislike completely?

  • Have you ever lied to me about where you were or who you were with?

  • Have you bad-mouthed me to your friends or family?

  • Do you feel like you’ve used me, even just a little?

  • Do you still get sexually or emotionally tempted by other girls while we’re still involved?

  • Would you be jealous if I moved on before you did?

  • Do you believe you’re capable of being the man I need?

  • Have you healed enough to be in a relationship?

  • Do you secretly resent me for needing too much from you?

Example Questions From Alpenes to Kiley:

  • Would you be willing to compromise your dreams for our relationship?

  • Have you ever spoken to another man behind my back?

  • Have you ever gone through my phone?

  • Have you ever doubted our future together?

  • Have you ever felt jealous in our relationship?

  • Have you ever felt unappreciated by me?
    Do you think we resolve conflicts in a healthy way?

  • Have you ever questioned whether I’m “the one” for you?

  • Do we really trust each other?