Ep 5/Season 2 "We Broke Up, Co-Parented, Then Married—Our Backwards Love Story"
Couples Unfiltered30 Touko 2025

Ep 5/Season 2 "We Broke Up, Co-Parented, Then Married—Our Backwards Love Story"

From friends to young lovers, Alex and Melissa’s story is anything but conventional—and that’s what makes it unforgettable. In this heartfelt episode, they take us on a journey that spans decades: from high school sweethearts navigating unexpected parenthood, to co-parenting while living separate lives, and finally reuniting to build a marriage and business together.

They open up about what it took to rekindle their relationship after years apart, how they embraced doing life "out of order," and why starting over was the best decision they ever made. Now as empty nesters, they’re finally enjoying life as newlyweds—this time with deeper love, a stronger foundation, and a shared passion for culinary hospitality.

Whether you're in a relationship, healing from one, or wondering if second chances are real—this episode is a raw, inspiring look at love, timing, resilience, and rewriting the rules.



This episode was filmed at Fox Point Farms in the Carriage Home (Available to rent for weekend stay) IG post

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Fox Point Haven Farm+Table

Fox Point Brewing

Fox Point Roasters

Harvest Market

Huerta Taco Stand

The Bake House

Heal Botanics

The Farm

Fox Point Farms

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