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Mar 2025
32m 5s

Across the Pond and Into Love

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When Lindsey Jill Roth’s transatlantic romance faced uncertainty, she proposed something bold — a series of deeply personal questions designed to truly get to know her partner. Her thoughtful approach, captured in her book Romances and Practicalities, became the foundation of a love story that defied distance. Now married and living in London with their chil ... Show More
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