When David Martinsson posted a video about feeling unattractive and lonely, he didn’t expect it to change his life.
The Swedish YouTuber, known online as Never Give Up, uploaded “Being ugly : My Experience” in 2018. In it, he spoke openly about rejection, insecurity, and feeling like love might never happen for him.
Then a viewer named Juli left a kind comment.
That small moment turned into messages, a long-distance connection, and eventually a real relationship. Reports say Juli later flew to Sweden, and the two eventually married.
Now, David and Juli are parents to a daughter named Stella.
It’s one of those rare internet stories where one vulnerable post — and one kind reply — became something real.
Sources: YouTube/Never Give Up, UNILAD Tech, Dexerto, TMZ
He became globally recognized in 2018 for a deeply emotional, viral video titled “Being Ugly: My Experience,” which went on to amass over 26 million views. [1, 2]
David’s life underwent a complete transformation following that video:
Meeting His Wife
In a literal “twist of fate,” a woman named Juli Romina watched his viral video and left a supportive comment saying she genuinely thought he was cute. The two connected through Discord, struck up a long-distance relationship, and flew out to see each other. They were married within a year of their initial online interaction. [, 2, 3, 4]
Becoming a Father
David and Juli welcomed their first child together. Their extraordinary love story frequently circulates on platforms like TikTok and Instagram as a testament to internet wholesomeness. [, 2, 3, 4]
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