When it comes to love, there’s no formula, no rulebook, and certainly no universal definition of the “perfect couple.” Beauty is personal, connection is personal — and real love has never cared about society’s expectations. The story of Matt and Brittany is a powerful reminder of that. Their journey proves that genuine love isn’t about appearances; it’s about embracing someone fully, exactly as they are.
A lifetime of searching — and hurting
For most of her life, Brittany Jacques carried the weight of seeking acceptance. Her path was filled with heartbreaks that left her exhausted and guarded. In past relationships, partners had tried to control her, criticize her body, and mold her into their version of “acceptable.” Every demand, every comment chipped away at her confidence.
Caught between people telling her to shrink herself and others objectifying her for her curves, Brittany finally hit a point of clarity: she would no longer sacrifice her dignity for the sake of romance. She chose to protect her heart — even if that meant giving up on love altogether.
But life has a way of rewriting our plans when we least expect it.
Fate stepped in
Just when Brittany was ready to walk away from dating, fate introduced her to Matt Montgomery through Facebook in August 2020. On the surface, they couldn’t have looked more different — Brittany is plus-size, while Matt has a slim build — yet the spark between them was instant and undeniable.
Still, Brittany was cautious.
“I was nervous at first,” she admitted. “I’d been with men who said they’d leave me if I didn’t lose weight. That kind of hurt stays with you. It made me push myself to change my body just so I wouldn’t be abandoned again.”
Despite her fears, their connection kept deepening.
Love — and backlash
As their relationship grew stronger, so did the criticism. When Matt proposed on January 30, 2022, their love story reached a wider audience — and so did the judgment. Internet trolls questioned their relationship, attacked Matt’s masculinity, and mocked their looks.
“People online say I’m not big enough or man enough for her,” Matt shared. The couple also faced stares and whispers whenever they walked together, a constant reminder of society’s narrow beauty standards.
But none of it broke them.
Love that doesn’t bend
Through every cruel comment and concerned glance, Matt and Brittany only grew more certain of their bond. They made a promise to each other: no opinions, no insults, no expectations from the outside world would dictate their relationship. Love, they believed, had no size limit.
Matt, who had also faced negative experiences in past relationships, felt immediately at home with Brittany. Her confidence, her self-love, and her authenticity were everything he had ever wanted.
He never asked her to change — he just wanted her to be happy.
Brittany captured their connection perfectly in one of her posts:
“You deserve endless love, every day and always. The way we see each other and the way we feel together is proof that we were meant to be.”