China woman, 33, marries severely disabled man, 30, after meeting online, baby on the way
- Man suffers from a rare genetic disorder, can only move head and thumbs, woman loves his spirit, intelligence
A woman from China married a man with a rare disease, just a few months after the couple met online, because she was captivated by his optimism and intelligence.
The woman, nicknamed Lulu, 33, moved 1,600km from her hometown in southern China’s Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, to 30-year-old Qichen’s home in eastern China’s Anhui province, to be with him.
Qichen was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) when he was seven years old. The genetic disorder is characterised by progressive muscle loss, gradually leading to difficulties with movement and breathing.
Doctor’s said he was unlikely to live beyond the age of 18, but he has defied their predictions, and also found love.
Qichen and Lulu made contact in January in the comments section of a Douyin video with the title, “Can disabled people find love?” Lulu commented with a firm “yes”, and Qichen reached out to her.
Lulu said she had recently divorced and was feeling depressed because she had to return to her home to her parents who preferred boys over girls and did not love her.
