Laura & Petri
Our story
This is how it all began.
"Twelve years apart, one moment together – the flame flared up forever."
Twelve years ago, we first met, by chance, one evening in a pub in Oulu at a book launch. Some inexplicable magnetic force drew us together, it burned like fire. However, the time was not right and life took us on separate paths. Over the years, the flame faded to embers.
Twelve long years passed before fate decided to continue where it had left off. We got a second chance, meeting again in Helsinki. The old spark flared up into flame again and all the pieces fell into place.
We knew that this was exactly what was meant to be – to find each other at the right time, in the right way.
The journey continues
What is important to us?
Three years together. Being together and love are born from a sense of security, permission to be yourself with your weaknesses and strengths and to see the common good. Closeness is an armpit, a hug, a caress, a passing touch, a look, a hug, a kiss. It is small, everyday, big and experientially comprehensive. Closeness is what makes you beautiful, what heals you from sadness, what inspires you to wonder and what makes you love.
Shared dreams and goals take us forward. Each person receives and gives equally to their own goals and dreams and the other's. This is the well-being, energy and laughter of life together.
What do we do together?
There's nothing better than a partner who motivates you to be the best version of yourself. Working out together keeps our relationship happy and positive - we are present in each other's growth and help each other move forward. Long bike rides together, gym workouts, trail running, morning ice swimming, skiing in the winter and going to the open air are shared time that strengthens our relationship.
Everyday love routines
Morning hugs, working out together, lunches together, walking hand in hand, being under each other's arms on the couch, drinking evening tea, lighting candles, reading a bedtime story and kissing goodnight are our love routines. When we are apart, Petri sends a lullaby at night and a poem by Tommy Taberman in the morning. For us, the touch of another person is a basic need, because being on another person's skin brings us life force.
