Some commenters even suggested that Karine was a “sugar mommy” because of her wealth, implying that their relationship wasn’t genuine.

“Because he’s a young and handsome man, that caught people’s attention, and they didn’t believe that he was with me because he really liked me,” Karine explained.

After the couple got engaged, a photographer took some pictures and posted them online with the following caption:

“In a world where appearance matters more than feelings, they met not by chance, but by a meeting of souls, an encounter of acceptance and character, and love blossomed when their souls connected. Today, you are an inspiration to so many people who don’t believe in themselves, in life, and especially in love.

THANK YOU every day for being who you are. STOP complaining about being who you are. EMBRACE LIFE and accept yourself. Much gratitude for teaching me so much. You guys are AMAZING. You are the hope that so many people were missing. Thank you for the warm hug and the wonderful day we shared together. I carry your smile with me forever.”