It was the best decision we ever made. But they insist this was not done on purpose. It was fate. Now they have the daunting prospect of being the Hatzenbuehlers, a married couple. But John and Stephanie acknowledge the impossibility of having the perfect relationship, especially knowing the way their relationship has developed so far.
Distance is just one element.
It's more than that. Number one, he's my best friend by far, and that doesn't even describe it, really. And despite the fact that Stephanie and John love each other, they insist they are not a couple of love-sick kids. They understand what they are doing. And they aren't flinching a bit concerning their future together.