eh... it's six of one and half a dozen of the other really. From personal experience every advantage also comes with considerable potential downsides if you break up or your feelings aren't mutual. If a break up gets acrimonious it can get really bad. There's some friends I rarely see anymore because two friends broke up and it just permanently broke our friendship group in two. And not even on purpose it's just different friends gravitated to one side or the other due to pre-existing relationships and it just died a slow death.
@@mytimetravellingdog Hate to say it, but _c'est la vie._ If two people develop *genuine* romantic feelings for each other and are in a healthy place to act on it, their friends at the time ought to understand and be supportive. No one should be afraid to follow their heart because of such "what if's" (and just to add, it doesn't have to be reckless).
@@Mr.Meowgical I don't think they were saying people shouldn't pursue such relationships, just that it can be awkward and uncomfortable for everyone else who's been friends with both people if the two break up. People might choose a camp, to be closer with one of the people or the other, in turn fracturing the entire friend group. I think the person was just saying to be mindful of if that happens, how that might affect everyone else as well.
i always thought chris had a crush on her, and that probably added to what inspired him to do youtube in japan. just the way he talked about sharla in older clips. i always thought there was a major repressed crush just underneath the classic blunt personality of chris 😁
Having watched you for so long… seeing the Korea move, the long distance cat parenting, the cancer scare… I’m so thrilled that you’ve got someone now who seems like a good egg 🥰 Never thought I’d be so pleased for a stranger haha!
You & Chris were the people who got me into J-tubers to begin with years ago along with Taylor when she used to live here so the fact that y'all are dating now is just so cute! Congrats you two.
The whole Chris Broad thing is awesome to hear. I've literally been screaming at the screen for years, because in literally every video you've ever done with Chris the two of you are giggling and flirting like you're the most obvious match on earth. So it's been a long time coming and this video made me smile for most of the day :)
You and Chris always had great chemistry, especially on the original journey across Japan. Its like the yin yang of the positive happy Canadian and the sarcastic cynical brit 😂. Happy for you both.
@@Xxxypher ah damn have I always had that wrong? 😂. My bad, plus for some reason I misspelled cynical 🤦🏻. Christ pull it together John! Comment edited 🤣
I remember DMing you on instagram a few years ago when I had an eight year long relationship end. I saw you recently had gone thru something similar and I thought "why not, why shouldn't I message one of my favorite online creaters for random life advice." You responded with an amazing reply that truly made me feel better. Now I'm in an amazing relationship that is going to be 3 years strong this September and you're in an amazing relationship as well and, basically, I wish I could comment that gif of Paul Rudd saying "look at us! who woulda thought? Not me!"
Yay sharla!!! thanks for the juicy and fun Q+A.. we love to see you happy and always understand protecting your peace / private life!! It’s cherished and deserves to be protected 💖
Yes, this! I'm always happy with whatever people are willing to share about their lives! Just because they want to show us something cultural new to us, doesn't mean we automatically deserve to know everything about them.
Yes, I was waiting for the "haha just kidding" too, even though I had an inking they were together.... the move to Sendai and I read somewhere that Chris took care of Maro when she left for her thyroid surgery.
You and Chris seem to genuinely bring the best out of each other even when y'all pretend otherwise. Best of wishes to the both of you! Great cameo for 'Catsuki' and kudos on the real estate job!
I screamed so hard when you said you were dating chris. My husband and I were thinking you were together and now confirmed we’re so happy for you guys! You deserve happiness 💜
I want to take a moment to tell you how much you and your channel mean to me. I am a single twenty-something girl and I am moving on my own to a different country in less than a month. Watching your adventures being a woman in another country by yourself makes me feel so empowered and comforted despite how terrified I feel. Now, knowing that you have found a partner who honestly seems like a fantastic match for you I am more excited. You are one of my favorite TH-camrs and your videos always leave me in the best mood after. Your personality and drive and interests are VERY similar to mine, Including a thyroid condition, so watching you be successful and find happiness makes me feel confident that I can as well. Thank you for being you and uploading. Thank you for sharing yourself and your life. I am so thankful for you and I am so ecstatic that you have found happiness. You are one of my biggest inspirations to find my way in the world beyond my home country. I love you!
i don’t know what i found to be most surprising about this video… the fact that you predominately listen to 80’s music or the fact that you don’t think the harajuku crepes are good! 😂 i loveeeeed those crepes & wanted to eat them every day! …maybe the beautiful displays swayed my palette lol. anyway… so excited to see you finally publicizing your relationship & hope that means that maybe we get some sort of boyfriend/couple q&a video in the future 😜
@@sharlainjapan I mean I think it's fun when ever you guys collaborate on each other's channels. Please don't feel pressured to do couple things on your channel!
Congrats on you health btw. I'm super happy it wasn't cancer. And I'm late in saying this but I was going through thyroid problems the same time as you and it was super comforting albeit a bit uncanny to know I wasn't alone. Going from being "healthy" to having to take medication for the rest of your life is super jarring. It feels worse when doctors are so nonchalant about it. So thank you for sharing your health journey. It helps. Good luck to our thyroids 🙃
Even during the Journey Across Japan…Chris’ personality became more pleasant around you and in later videos you laughed at his antics. Your love for each other showed ❤️ so happy for you both ❤️
I is for introverts. F is for the ability to empathically, or partially empathically understand the emotions of others. It also means you can be more emotional or you are in touch with emotions. J is for organized and P is for disorganized. This means that you are a J. Now it would either have been S or N. N is for a person that thinks a lot-- a person that directs their energy to their thoughts. S is for a person that directs their energy to experiencing their environment. If you were N and F it would guess that you excessively daydream, but since you are S and F it means that you are in touch with your emotions and you can empathize but you are also in touch with your environment. A assertive means that you are stable and confident (mostly) and T turbulent would have meant that a person is insecure or volatile in their emotions or personhood. It is normal for the personality type to change from time to time, especially if a person has percentages near 50%. My E/I and J/P are near 50% so I often cycle between three types when I take the test, which would be INFJ-T, INFP-T, and ENFP-T. For you, if you consider the above, then it makes sense that you are ISFJ-A. Again, it can change.
So happy for you, Sharla!! Both that you are recovering so well and that you have found a great guy to be with! Please don't feel pressured into doing couple content. It is fun when you just show up in each other's content as you've previously done! Best wishes for you!
Ooooh you have a boyfriend and it's Chris after all and this means Chris finally has a nice long -term relationship again as well! The both of you are obviously such wonderful people that I'm genuinely super excited about this 🥰. I hope you can continue to take care of each other for a long time! Also very glad you had someone during the cancer scare! Poor you!
Embarrassed to admit this but y'all are the only TH-camrs I've ever shipped together lol, so I'm really happy to hear this news! You and Chris have always been such a delight together!
Love how all your past vlogs with Chris are trending again so people can try and see if they missed seeing something between you! Congrats, he seems like a good funny guy!
chris tried his best to hide his feelings but my introvert senses always noticed that there were repressed feelings there for sharla. i think sharla maybe just recently had feelings for chris, so in the past videos, it was definitely a one-sided unrequited thing, that's for sure.
Shar and Chris are so cute together. When I first started watching, I saw that she had a boyfriend, and so I stopped thinking about the possibility despite how cute they are together. Just hearing this news now, I'm just elated. Unexpected, but such a happy surprise. Good for them! I hope they find much happiness in this journey!
I feel like it's weird to ship people because there's so much of their lives you don't see or know the background of, BUT... it did make me happy to hear you guys are together. I hope you're both happy! Really excited to see the house in a future video. Also, the combo DNA text with your cats sounds like a fun video idea! Thanks for another great vlog, glad you're doing well!
I agree so much about the shipping part. It's so weird yet it's so common. Especially when it's unkown if they have a partner or not. If it's done as a joke (like Chris and Connor) or people are just casual about it like 'oh they would be cute and fit together' (Sharla and Chris) it can be acceptable but some people are so serious about it and actually get mad when it doesn't turn out to be true or they get a different partner.
Sharla, I try not to “ship” real life people, but I’ve been watching you and Chris for YEARS and always joke to my partner that I want you two together so bad. When I saw this I screeched like a fangirl. 🤗 Hahaha love y’all and congrats!
The first time I saw you two in a video. Said to myself, "they seem to have a good chemistry" and now look at what has resulted. Congrats to both of you.
I appreciate you vulnerability in sharing your break up years prior and your recent health scare. I find you to be incredibly brave and open to new things which makes your channel a joy to watch. Myself, husband, and daughter are all introvert judging types as well so it makes sense why we all really enjoy your channel...we are the same age and we're cat people as well 😄. I wish you nothing but the best dear💌
Haha, that moment in the first Journey across Japan where Chris panned to a view that had Sharla in it and said what a beautiful view. My husband and I were like that's a match :) Congrats!!
I had to pause the video and go tell my husband that you and Chris are official! Any time we would watch videos with you two in it, we would say you two should get together. So happy for you both!
I'm not one to get excited over someone's relationship, it's kinda weird and not my business but I'm thrilled to see you and Chris together. Both of you seem to be really cool humans, good fit. Wishing you the best in the future xo
Remember the journey across Japan video where Chris pans to Sharla and says he has the most beautiful view? We knew it then! I am so glad you're together! I love the chemistry and can't wait to see more Sharla and Chris content.
I’m so glad they found each other again as a couple, they are both genuinely great people with beautiful souls, even though Chris is a grumpy man hehe, for some reason after so many years, I did feel like shipping them, but not to voice it as it is always a sensitive topic, but knowing this I’m really shedding a tear of happiness for them, they deserve to find love I’m glad they did. I love you guys even though you will never know me.
I have never been so happy for 2 complete strangers in all my life. I watch both of your channels and I'm not going to pretend that I know you, but you bring me along for your adventures and I love you for that. Congrats and I wish you both the best ❤
moofooossss I knew something was brewing with these two. I've been following both of your channels separately since 2015, ngl I had a happy tear. All the good luck to you both!
Omg, you and Chris are ACTUALLY dating? YAAAAAAY, I always thought you two had great chemistry together and I always enjoyed your collab videos ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Wow. I smiled so much when you said you are dating Chris. It's crazy that Chris said your videos were the inspiration for him to moving to Japan all those years ago and now you're together.
I literally yelled i knew it!!! You and Chris always seem so happy to be with each other and I just caught a vibe. I hope things work out for you both and I love both your channels!!
"I don't like the idea of meeting up with a stranger for a date." I'm right there with you, Sharla. Meeting up with strangers for a date, meeting up with complete strangers for sex. Always felt bizarre and borderline dangerous to me (especially if you're a woman) and I don't get why this is so normalized lol.
The concept of dating like that is so odd to me too. Like, based on what am I deciding to spend time with this stranger who could be a normal person or could be some sex offender for all I know? Sharla's way makes more sense to me. At least you know enough about the person and have been around them to decide to invest the time in developing a romantic relationship.
I don’t get why it’s normalised because it sucks! It’s almost always awkward, the sex is bogus and 99% you end up never talking/meeting again. That being said I met my bf of 6 years on tinder so I can’t complain too much. Maybe he was the 1%.
I don't get it either. I just want an app to make friends instead. I've been living in a new city for a year now and it's really hard for me to make actual friends aside from work. So I would like some app that would get me some good friends lol
Ok, this wasn’t really click bait - you delivered on the juicy gossip. It’s a fair title card. And that mushroom pasta sounds great, I’m writing that one down for my next visit!
I didn't wanna be too para-social and say anything before but I always really hoped you and Chris would be a couple! You both seem like such kind, lovely people that work so well together! So happy for you both and love your content!
My husband and I started out as best friends so I guess I’m pretty biased about that being the best way to go! I may have had a goofy smile, you guys are both some of my favorite youtubers. I’m planning a trip to Japan with my husband in a few years because of your and his videos! I wish you nothing but happiness ❤️ also I really respect how you wanted to keep it private for so long. I can’t imagine how difficult that is being the public eye. You’re awesome!!
Most of my relationships started out of friendships or casual encounters via friends of friends with no intention of dating, it just kind of happened. The latter summarizes that pretty well.
My fiancé and I, as well my mate and his girlfriend, have been saying for years you guys had great chemistry. We're really happy to hear it's actually a thing and wish you guys all the best!
omg yes ! another introvert friend ! welcome to the club ! 🥰and so happy for you babe! you deserve all the love in the world ! ❤❤happiness for both of you! I'm like smiling the whole time watching this video 😭😭❤❤
@@sharlainjapan there's a TH-cam channel called Frank James and he does funny skits about the personality types. Oh and the obligatory telling of my type, I'm an INTJ but also relate to some INFJ stuff. As the saying goes, "introverts unite! Separately, in your own homes" 😅
BEEN SHIPPING THIS FOR YEARS! I knew it! Your Journey Across segment was so good together. Never been so happy for 2 complete strangers, you're both amazing people.
I’ve been following since way back when you were reviewing bread, showing us your hamster and letting us tag along your biking route so seeing you happy and healthy just warms my heart. Thanks for letting us grow with you and share all the ups and downs during the years! Wish you both the utmost happiness! Couldn’t be a better match 💕
I’m soooo happy for y’all!! I always wanted you and Chris to date for years! I always hoped it would happen one day and yay it has!! I wish y’all the best Sharla!! 😊❤️
You two had the best vibes back during the Journey Across Japan. It's none of our business, but it's actually uplifting to see something turn out as it probably is supposed to turn out for once. Also the playlist is great!
Honestly when you moved to Sendai after loving morioka so much I got kinda suspicious! Watching you and Chris do videos together you have the same vibe with each other as me and my girlfriend do, but I didn't want to make assumptions! I'm so happy for both of you!!! 😊❤️
Totally agree! At first, I semi-convinced myself that Sharla's move to Sendai was just a coincidence (i.e., work-related). However, the fact that Chris lives there did not completely escape me.😀 Regardless, so happy that they have reached a point where they are comfortable enough to make their relationship public. Congratulations to both! 🥰
I hope you are both super happy! You and Chris both seem to be so much happier lately, not just from each other but from different changes you have both made. I will keep you in my thoughts that it continues 🤗
I'm so happy for both of you! I paused the video and excitedly ran to my husband who was in the shower to tell him the news, then punched my hand in the air in triumphant 😭😭😭
I'm so glad for you and Chris! As someone who has watched you both for many years I have loved watching your friendship grow!! And I must say I called it! From journey across Japan when you guys were definitely platonic I loved watching you guys, and then there was a video a while back where you both went to a shrine in the snow and it was just the two of you; I thought that looked like a wonderful and romantic date. I hope it was 😌 congratulations to you both! You both deserve so much happiness.
Can’t say that I expected you to actually be dating Chris but your guys’ friendship has always been so fun, and now it makes sense why you’ve been hanging out so much! Wish the best for the both of you!
I'm SO with you on the dating thing, Tinder terrifies me. Talking to someone and knowing that you're both sussing out whether you want to see each other naked or not is the kind of pressure I can't handle. I prefer to let things happen naturally. Plus it's always fun having loads of memories from before you're dating someone.
Can’t wait till you and Chris do more vids together! I always loved the collaborations you guys did😆 can we get a ‘chris does your makeup’ when you guys are ready 😋😂
YES! I always shipped Chris X Sharla. I knew it. So cute. I'm a Brit dating a Canadian too, so I know what it's like being a moody Brit myself Edit: There's no way you're 36 I always thought you were in your early 20's
Congrats to you and Chris! You two seem to have a great friendship that’s turned into something more which is such a good foundation! So happy for you both!
I never, ever comment on any youtube video. I literally just paused the video to come down here and say WOW! I actually started following you because of Chris around 6 months ago and following Chris for about 1 year. I really appreciate both of your content and your educational info about Japan! I Did not expect this news at all. All the best to the cute couple 🙌
It's cool knowing two people you watch individually on TH-cam are together. I love watching both of you. Glad you guys are happy together. You both are awesome. :) I will try to follow some of your tips if/when I eventually get to travel to Japan.
I guessed right! Chris mentioned cat hair and how he is allergic and I was like oh is he with Sharla?? He filmed from a different direction but the purple vacuum was in the shot and I was like hmmm that looks familiar. LOL Love that you two are together!❤️
Oh my gosh I'm super excited hearing about you and Chris🥰 (probably more than I should be) I've been following you for a long time and I'm so glad to see you happy and healthy - still love your videos so much❤️ Have a great day!! Can't wait for the house tour!
I totally agree on the dating part! Going out on a date sounds like such a scary concept, meeting someone you don't know with the sole purpose of "seeing if they are fit to be my romantic partner" is just… wrong to me. I always get weirded out at movies and shows for making it seem like the norm? Like… we don't really do that here, is it only a western concept? or do people in Japan do that too? All of my relationships have been friendships that evolved into something else. Thank you for answering all the questions :)
OMG! I'm SO EXCITED that you and Chris are dating!!! I've been watching both of your channels for years because of my love for Japan, and it makes me so happy to know you two are starting something together!
My high school self screamed over you and Chris! lmao, happy for you guys! As for Myers-Briggs, there are some really good TH-cam videos that break it down. It’s more than just the basic four letters, super cool, and then you learn how to type others. ISFJ means you primarily have introverted sensing and then extroverted feeling, followed by introverted thinking and extroverted intuition. That probably makes no sense if you don’t know what they mean lol, but a quick google search or TH-cam video should fix that!
When you moved to Sendai I had an inkling about Chris but I didn’t want to be one of the comments that ship you with everyone because that’s not fair. But I still feel so vindicated right now 😂😂😂😂😂😂 I’m so excited I’ve watched you both for years! ❤️
WE CALLED IT!! Anyone who watches any of their videos together can easily see the chemistry, I’m so happy for them!! They lowkey remind me of Jimmy McGill and Kim Wexler hahahah
Having just had thyroid surgery and finding out I have/had cancer (as it was just isolated to the part of the thyroid which has been removed), you talking about your experiences have helped so much! Thank you for sharing your journey, feelings and experiences and for answering the questions here today.
No way, that's insane! I always just assumed you were dating Mark!
SURPRISE.
The affable man himself. 😁
😂😂
Happy for you Chris, Sharla is awesome and you both deserve all the love
Sharla in Japan with Abroad in Japan. It was destiny
There's something really sweet and wholesome about Chris and Sharla getting together after years of making videos together! So happy for you guys!
I shipped them back when I first saw them together a few years ago. Love it 😀
Im honestly so happy for the both of them! 🥰
Note that she might answer that way just to get ppl off her back on this topic. It's really none of our business.
Honestly it's really nice to hear that they're a couple, they seem so cute together!!!
Wait..... this is legit?
Never been happier to hear about two people I don't know being together officially. Wishing you both the very best of luck Sharla :)
WE ARE TRULY LIVING IN AN AFFABLE TIMELINE!!! HAPPY TO HEAR YOU AND CHRIS ARE IN A RELATIONSHIP!!!
My people
New Timeline Unlocked: The AFFABLE Timeline
That's the twist... Chris and Connor are no longer together. We're still in the DARK TIMELINE.
None of my business, but I'm so happy this is real. No rational reason. It just feels right.
@@TrashTaster oh dear god I can already see the new lore
Starting off as friends first is the best way to go. Honestly didn’t see that announcement coming. But I’m happy for you two!
eh... it's six of one and half a dozen of the other really. From personal experience every advantage also comes with considerable potential downsides if you break up or your feelings aren't mutual.
If a break up gets acrimonious it can get really bad. There's some friends I rarely see anymore because two friends broke up and it just permanently broke our friendship group in two. And not even on purpose it's just different friends gravitated to one side or the other due to pre-existing relationships and it just died a slow death.
I haven’t even watched the video yet but this comment has made me very excited for it!!!
@@mytimetravellingdog Hate to say it, but _c'est la vie._
If two people develop *genuine* romantic feelings for each other and are in a healthy place to act on it, their friends at the time ought to understand and be supportive. No one should be afraid to follow their heart because of such "what if's" (and just to add, it doesn't have to be reckless).
@@Mr.Meowgical I don't think they were saying people shouldn't pursue such relationships, just that it can be awkward and uncomfortable for everyone else who's been friends with both people if the two break up. People might choose a camp, to be closer with one of the people or the other, in turn fracturing the entire friend group. I think the person was just saying to be mindful of if that happens, how that might affect everyone else as well.
what i didn't see coming is sharla liking chris back. chris seemed to always have had a thing for her, respectfully repressed all these years.
I love that you were the reason Chris thought he could do TH-cam in Japan and now look where both of you are. Glad to see you both happy
i always thought chris had a crush on her, and that probably added to what inspired him to do youtube in japan. just the way he talked about sharla in older clips. i always thought there was a major repressed crush just underneath the classic blunt personality of chris 😁
Oh dang wait he was motivated to do this by Sharla?! That's cool, I had no idea
I thought she was being sarcastic
I’m so happy for you both! You make an amazing couple! 🥰🥰 Cannot wait to see you next time. ✨
Thank you Chiaki😭😭💕 We can’t wait to come back to England and hangout with you again🥳🙌🏻
Having watched you for so long… seeing the Korea move, the long distance cat parenting, the cancer scare… I’m so thrilled that you’ve got someone now who seems like a good egg 🥰 Never thought I’d be so pleased for a stranger haha!
LOL Natsuki playing it smart and saying "Sharla today, Chris tomorrow" Was so funny to me! What a great Q & A! I'm excited to see the house!
Where did Natsuki say this?
I didn't understand a word from him, either 😂
My favorite part was when she handed him the cat and the cat was like “wtf is this and why is it yelling and shaking me?!” lol
@@almark6548 6:48 ish when sharla puts in a clip of him lol
As someone who cried with you years ago, I have a big happy smile today, your private life is yours but to know you’re happy makes me happy too xx ❤️
You & Chris were the people who got me into J-tubers to begin with years ago along with Taylor when she used to live here so the fact that y'all are dating now is just so cute! Congrats you two.
The whole Chris Broad thing is awesome to hear. I've literally been screaming at the screen for years, because in literally every video you've ever done with Chris the two of you are giggling and flirting like you're the most obvious match on earth. So it's been a long time coming and this video made me smile for most of the day :)
You and Chris always had great chemistry, especially on the original journey across Japan. Its like the yin yang of the positive happy Canadian and the sarcastic cynical brit 😂. Happy for you both.
I think you mean Yin Yang
We'll put, seconded
@@Xxxypher ah damn have I always had that wrong? 😂. My bad, plus for some reason I misspelled cynical 🤦🏻. Christ pull it together John! Comment edited 🤣
I think Sharla has the perfect balance of positive but also just cynical enough, brilliant match.
Omg yin Yang! That’s perfect lmao
I remember DMing you on instagram a few years ago when I had an eight year long relationship end. I saw you recently had gone thru something similar and I thought "why not, why shouldn't I message one of my favorite online creaters for random life advice." You responded with an amazing reply that truly made me feel better. Now I'm in an amazing relationship that is going to be 3 years strong this September and you're in an amazing relationship as well and, basically, I wish I could comment that gif of Paul Rudd saying "look at us! who woulda thought? Not me!"
Awww I love that!!! So happy for you🥺❤️💕
Oh my gosh, I love this community 😭💕🎀
Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww*breath*wwwwwwwwwwwwww
That’s amazing 😭
cute 😊
Lads, if Chris managed to win her heart despite his chocolate creations most vile, there is hope for all of us.
I have a feeling he threw on purpose to ward us all off the scent.
Yay sharla!!! thanks for the juicy and fun Q+A.. we love to see you happy and always understand protecting your peace / private life!! It’s cherished and deserves to be protected 💖
Thanks girlie!!! 🥰🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️
Yes, this! I'm always happy with whatever people are willing to share about their lives! Just because they want to show us something cultural new to us, doesn't mean we automatically deserve to know everything about them.
With all the people asking Chris dating questions and the casual announcement, I was 100% expecting Sharla's answer to be sarcastic 💀🤣
Yes, I was waiting for the "haha just kidding" too, even though I had an inking they were together.... the move to Sendai and I read somewhere that Chris took care of Maro when she left for her thyroid surgery.
I still think she was being sarcastic! Lol for some reason it’s not processing. 😂
@@beezarelee179 same!! I’m still unsure if that’s the truth or not!
@@beezarelee179 Me too! It was just so casual I'm really confused now haha
I thought it was until I read the comments lol
In retrospect it makes sense that a cat lover like Sharla would fall for someone like experienced cat documentary host Chris Broad.
Cat Nation 2 when?
😂🤣😂
Hahahahahaha I died with this one
😁🤣you made my day with the comment
an expert cat documentary host Chris Broad*
😂😂😂
Me - *rubs my eyes awake*
BF - “Sharla and Chris have just come out officially as a couple”
My first words this morning - “Oh, this is the best news!”
Same
I just texted my partner about it 😅😅
It show up on my Home video
I screamed and told my wife about it (I don't follow Sharla but she did)
My wife and I literally were watching this together and we both looked at each other and got so happy!!
You and Chris seem to genuinely bring the best out of each other even when y'all pretend otherwise. Best of wishes to the both of you! Great cameo for 'Catsuki' and kudos on the real estate job!
I knew it! Yours and Chris' chemistry is undeniable. You're so cute together. Happy for the both of you!
I screamed so hard when you said you were dating chris. My husband and I were thinking you were together and now confirmed
we’re so happy for you guys! You deserve happiness 💜
.omg.
I also screamed lmao
Well, here's Sharla's boyfriend, Chris... and here's his boyfriend, Connor.
The wholesomest 😍💛🥹 also YESSS 80’s music + metal supremacy❤️🔥🤘
🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻❤️❤️❤️
I want to take a moment to tell you how much you and your channel mean to me. I am a single twenty-something girl and I am moving on my own to a different country in less than a month. Watching your adventures being a woman in another country by yourself makes me feel so empowered and comforted despite how terrified I feel. Now, knowing that you have found a partner who honestly seems like a fantastic match for you I am more excited. You are one of my favorite TH-camrs and your videos always leave me in the best mood after. Your personality and drive and interests are VERY similar to mine, Including a thyroid condition, so watching you be successful and find happiness makes me feel confident that I can as well. Thank you for being you and uploading. Thank you for sharing yourself and your life. I am so thankful for you and I am so ecstatic that you have found happiness. You are one of my biggest inspirations to find my way in the world beyond my home country. I love you!
Stop, you are so sweet! Thank you for the kind words, made my day🥰❤️ Wishing you all the best in your exciting new adventure!!👏🏻👏🏻
@@sharlainjapan thank you so much! If you have any advice from your experience please let me know!
The Natsuki cameo is just adorable and aww Luna is such a chonk! I finally can let my ship sail now, beautiful couple Sharla and Chris
i don’t know what i found to be most surprising about this video… the fact that you predominately listen to 80’s music or the fact that you don’t think the harajuku crepes are good! 😂 i loveeeeed those crepes & wanted to eat them every day! …maybe the beautiful displays swayed my palette lol. anyway… so excited to see you finally publicizing your relationship & hope that means that maybe we get some sort of boyfriend/couple q&a video in the future 😜
Haha no way! Maybe I just had a bad one😂😂 Oh god a Q+A together would be a nightmare, I’ll see what I can do😂
@@sharlainjapan I mean I think it's fun when ever you guys collaborate on each other's channels. Please don't feel pressured to do couple things on your channel!
@@sharlainjapan omg please I need that chaos in my life😂 (No pressure at all, we love anything you post)
Harajuku crepes really are terrible.
@@sharlainjapan A Q+A together would be so cute. I’d love to see that.
Congrats on you health btw. I'm super happy it wasn't cancer.
And I'm late in saying this but I was going through thyroid problems the same time as you and it was super comforting albeit a bit uncanny to know I wasn't alone. Going from being "healthy" to having to take medication for the rest of your life is super jarring. It feels worse when doctors are so nonchalant about it. So thank you for sharing your health journey. It helps. Good luck to our thyroids 🙃
Even during the Journey Across Japan…Chris’ personality became more pleasant around you and in later videos you laughed at his antics. Your love for each other showed ❤️ so happy for you both ❤️
Are you saying his personality is not normally pleasant?
@@Tugela60 Usually he's merely affable.
@@elias.t Maybe you are seeing things you want to see. He is pretty much the same around all of his friends.
oh yes, even at that point you could tell Chris liked Sharla. There was something special in the air that time !!!!
@@abbeyhall4624 Umm....no.
YESSSSSS!!!! Free from the shipping! Please direct all and forthcoming ships to Chris!🤣🤣
how long have u been keeping the secret from us all mark?? 🤪🤪
@@shootingstars7823 It has aged me far beyond my years...🤣
@@PurinFriends hahaha u are indeed that one good friend everyone need in their life😜😘
@@PurinFriends aged you? Do your not 59?? 😂😂😂
I think the comments section might be better than the video!
I is for introverts. F is for the ability to empathically, or partially empathically understand the emotions of others. It also means you can be more emotional or you are in touch with emotions. J is for organized and P is for disorganized. This means that you are a J. Now it would either have been S or N. N is for a person that thinks a lot-- a person that directs their energy to their thoughts. S is for a person that directs their energy to experiencing their environment. If you were N and F it would guess that you excessively daydream, but since you are S and F it means that you are in touch with your emotions and you can empathize but you are also in touch with your environment. A assertive means that you are stable and confident (mostly) and T turbulent would have meant that a person is insecure or volatile in their emotions or personhood. It is normal for the personality type to change from time to time, especially if a person has percentages near 50%. My E/I and J/P are near 50% so I often cycle between three types when I take the test, which would be INFJ-T, INFP-T, and ENFP-T. For you, if you consider the above, then it makes sense that you are ISFJ-A. Again, it can change.
So happy for you, Sharla!! Both that you are recovering so well and that you have found a great guy to be with! Please don't feel pressured into doing couple content. It is fun when you just show up in each other's content as you've previously done! Best wishes for you!
Ooooh you have a boyfriend and it's Chris after all and this means Chris finally has a nice long -term relationship again as well! The both of you are obviously such wonderful people that I'm genuinely super excited about this 🥰. I hope you can continue to take care of each other for a long time! Also very glad you had someone during the cancer scare! Poor you!
Embarrassed to admit this but y'all are the only TH-camrs I've ever shipped together lol, so I'm really happy to hear this news! You and Chris have always been such a delight together!
“Sharla today, Chris tomorrow!” He’s so funny! 😂
you could tell there was a spark there for years. so delighted for you both. hes a nice guy and hes lucky he found a nice girl too.
A perfectly affable young man.
Haha, I haven't been this happy for 2 people since Ross and Rachel.
@@robspunk hopefully this relationship is less of a rollercoaster lol
Love how all your past vlogs with Chris are trending again so people can try and see if they missed seeing something between you! Congrats, he seems like a good funny guy!
chris tried his best to hide his feelings but my introvert senses always noticed that there were repressed feelings there for sharla. i think sharla maybe just recently had feelings for chris, so in the past videos, it was definitely a one-sided unrequited thing, that's for sure.
Shar and Chris are so cute together. When I first started watching, I saw that she had a boyfriend, and so I stopped thinking about the possibility despite how cute they are together. Just hearing this news now, I'm just elated. Unexpected, but such a happy surprise. Good for them! I hope they find much happiness in this journey!
I feel like it's weird to ship people because there's so much of their lives you don't see or know the background of, BUT... it did make me happy to hear you guys are together. I hope you're both happy! Really excited to see the house in a future video. Also, the combo DNA text with your cats sounds like a fun video idea! Thanks for another great vlog, glad you're doing well!
I agree so much about the shipping part. It's so weird yet it's so common. Especially when it's unkown if they have a partner or not. If it's done as a joke (like Chris and Connor) or people are just casual about it like 'oh they would be cute and fit together' (Sharla and Chris) it can be acceptable but some people are so serious about it and actually get mad when it doesn't turn out to be true or they get a different partner.
What I like most about this "reveal" is how casual you were about it. It was basically "Yeah, we're dating. Next question." lol
Verbal confirmation! We can now ship Sharla and Chris publicly! Great video Sharla! Very interesting and fun! ❤️
The AinJ subreddit is going into meltdown 🤯🤯🤯
Sharla, I try not to “ship” real life people, but I’ve been watching you and Chris for YEARS and always joke to my partner that I want you two together so bad. When I saw this I screeched like a fangirl. 🤗 Hahaha love y’all and congrats!
LITERALLY SAME! They have great chemistry.
Really fucking weird behaviour
@@RayvenRadellaJackson exactly
Same here!!
"Fuck you, Chris!" all up to the wedding altar
hope her future life will be less of a literal roller-coaster
The first time I saw you two in a video. Said to myself, "they seem to have a good chemistry" and now look at what has resulted. Congrats to both of you.
I appreciate you vulnerability in sharing your break up years prior and your recent health scare. I find you to be incredibly brave and open to new things which makes your channel a joy to watch. Myself, husband, and daughter are all introvert judging types as well so it makes sense why we all really enjoy your channel...we are the same age and we're cat people as well 😄. I wish you nothing but the best dear💌
Haha, that moment in the first Journey across Japan where Chris panned to a view that had Sharla in it and said what a beautiful view. My husband and I were like that's a match :) Congrats!!
I had to pause the video and go tell my husband that you and Chris are official! Any time we would watch videos with you two in it, we would say you two should get together. So happy for you both!
I'm not one to get excited over someone's relationship, it's kinda weird and not my business but I'm thrilled to see you and Chris together. Both of you seem to be really cool humans, good fit. Wishing you the best in the future xo
I couldn't agree more!
Remember the journey across Japan video where Chris pans to Sharla and says he has the most beautiful view? We knew it then! I am so glad you're together! I love the chemistry and can't wait to see more Sharla and Chris content.
Do you remember which episode this was?? I want to have my heart melt with cuteness!
@@Candy26262 let's rewatch all of their videos HAHAHAHA
@@Candy26262 I believe it’s also in the region she recommended in this video for being underrated? Coincidence?
WHOA!!!!!
@@Candy26262 the shimanami kaido episode on JAJ
I’m so glad they found each other again as a couple, they are both genuinely great people with beautiful souls, even though Chris is a grumpy man hehe, for some reason after so many years, I did feel like shipping them, but not to voice it as it is always a sensitive topic, but knowing this I’m really shedding a tear of happiness for them, they deserve to find love I’m glad they did. I love you guys even though you will never know me.
I have never been so happy for 2 complete strangers in all my life. I watch both of your channels and I'm not going to pretend that I know you, but you bring me along for your adventures and I love you for that. Congrats and I wish you both the best ❤
moofooossss I knew something was brewing with these two.
I've been following both of your channels separately since 2015, ngl I had a happy tear.
All the good luck to you both!
Congratulations Sharla! Time to learn to get along with cats Chris!
Omg, you and Chris are ACTUALLY dating? YAAAAAAY, I always thought you two had great chemistry together and I always enjoyed your collab videos ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Wow. I smiled so much when you said you are dating Chris. It's crazy that Chris said your videos were the inspiration for him to moving to Japan all those years ago and now you're together.
Chris with the long con 😂
I literally yelled i knew it!!! You and Chris always seem so happy to be with each other and I just caught a vibe. I hope things work out for you both and I love both your channels!!
Dude same
"I don't like the idea of meeting up with a stranger for a date." I'm right there with you, Sharla. Meeting up with strangers for a date, meeting up with complete strangers for sex. Always felt bizarre and borderline dangerous to me (especially if you're a woman) and I don't get why this is so normalized lol.
The concept of dating like that is so odd to me too. Like, based on what am I deciding to spend time with this stranger who could be a normal person or could be some sex offender for all I know? Sharla's way makes more sense to me. At least you know enough about the person and have been around them to decide to invest the time in developing a romantic relationship.
I don’t get why it’s normalised because it sucks! It’s almost always awkward, the sex is bogus and 99% you end up never talking/meeting again.
That being said I met my bf of 6 years on tinder so I can’t complain too much. Maybe he was the 1%.
I don't get it either. I just want an app to make friends instead. I've been living in a new city for a year now and it's really hard for me to make actual friends aside from work. So I would like some app that would get me some good friends lol
@@iamhz Bumble BFF is for that but idk how popular it is
Right?!?! It sounds so dangerous
Ok, this wasn’t really click bait - you delivered on the juicy gossip. It’s a fair title card. And that mushroom pasta sounds great, I’m writing that one down for my next visit!
Connor must be heartbroken.
@@jonnyboyca True his boyfriend got taken away from him 😂😅
I didn't wanna be too para-social and say anything before but I always really hoped you and Chris would be a couple! You both seem like such kind, lovely people that work so well together! So happy for you both and love your content!
My husband and I started out as best friends so I guess I’m pretty biased about that being the best way to go! I may have had a goofy smile, you guys are both some of my favorite youtubers. I’m planning a trip to Japan with my husband in a few years because of your and his videos! I wish you nothing but happiness ❤️ also I really respect how you wanted to keep it private for so long. I can’t imagine how difficult that is being the public eye. You’re awesome!!
Most of my relationships started out of friendships or casual encounters via friends of friends with no intention of dating, it just kind of happened. The latter summarizes that pretty well.
The immense chemistry really HAD TO GO SOMEWHERE. Happy for you both!
My fiancé and I, as well my mate and his girlfriend, have been saying for years you guys had great chemistry. We're really happy to hear it's actually a thing and wish you guys all the best!
omg yes ! another introvert friend ! welcome to the club ! 🥰and so happy for you babe! you deserve all the love in the world ! ❤❤happiness for both of you! I'm like smiling the whole time watching this video 😭😭❤❤
I LOVE YOU❤️❤️❤️❤️
@@sharlainjapan there's a TH-cam channel called Frank James and he does funny skits about the personality types.
Oh and the obligatory telling of my type, I'm an INTJ but also relate to some INFJ stuff. As the saying goes, "introverts unite! Separately, in your own homes" 😅
@@XSemperIdem5 Oh wow when I did the test I got a split result between INTJ and INFJ! Cool to hear of someone else with this sort of situation! 😊
BEEN SHIPPING THIS FOR YEARS! I knew it! Your Journey Across segment was so good together. Never been so happy for 2 complete strangers, you're both amazing people.
I’ve been following since way back when you were reviewing bread, showing us your hamster and letting us tag along your biking route so seeing you happy and healthy just warms my heart. Thanks for letting us grow with you and share all the ups and downs during the years!
Wish you both the utmost happiness! Couldn’t be a better match 💕
OMG, this was a juicy Q&A!! The few times clickbait was not clickbait
Three cheers for Sharla&Chris 🎉
I’m soooo happy for y’all!! I always wanted you and Chris to date for years! I always hoped it would happen one day and yay it has!! I wish y’all the best Sharla!! 😊❤️
You two had the best vibes back during the Journey Across Japan. It's none of our business, but it's actually uplifting to see something turn out as it probably is supposed to turn out for once.
Also the playlist is great!
The ✨juiciest✨part of the Q&A for me.....Natsuki has a cat, too?! 💖 Everyone's cats have such interesting markings!
A beautiful cat!! Natsuki cameo was so sweet!
I’m so happy for you and Chris! I’ve been suspecting/ secretly shipping for a while now, but totally respect your privacies, and just happy now! Yay!
Honestly when you moved to Sendai after loving morioka so much I got kinda suspicious! Watching you and Chris do videos together you have the same vibe with each other as me and my girlfriend do, but I didn't want to make assumptions! I'm so happy for both of you!!! 😊❤️
Totally agree! At first, I semi-convinced myself that Sharla's move to Sendai was just a coincidence (i.e., work-related). However, the fact that Chris lives there did not completely escape me.😀 Regardless, so happy that they have reached a point where they are comfortable enough to make their relationship public. Congratulations to both! 🥰
I hope you are both super happy! You and Chris both seem to be so much happier lately, not just from each other but from different changes you have both made. I will keep you in my thoughts that it continues 🤗
I'm so happy for both of you! I paused the video and excitedly ran to my husband who was in the shower to tell him the news, then punched my hand in the air in triumphant 😭😭😭
I cant tell if she was being serious or if it was sarcasm due to how everyones responding 😭
I'm so glad for you and Chris! As someone who has watched you both for many years I have loved watching your friendship grow!! And I must say I called it! From journey across Japan when you guys were definitely platonic I loved watching you guys, and then there was a video a while back where you both went to a shrine in the snow and it was just the two of you; I thought that looked like a wonderful and romantic date. I hope it was 😌 congratulations to you both! You both deserve so much happiness.
I knew when she moved to the same prefecture and town as Chris Broad…
Can’t say that I expected you to actually be dating Chris but your guys’ friendship has always been so fun, and now it makes sense why you’ve been hanging out so much! Wish the best for the both of you!
I'm SO with you on the dating thing, Tinder terrifies me. Talking to someone and knowing that you're both sussing out whether you want to see each other naked or not is the kind of pressure I can't handle. I prefer to let things happen naturally. Plus it's always fun having loads of memories from before you're dating someone.
Can’t wait till you and Chris do more vids together! I always loved the collaborations you guys did😆 can we get a ‘chris does your makeup’ when you guys are ready 😋😂
THIS. YES. PLEASE. OMG I bet it would be so funny
That would be great
YES! I always shipped Chris X Sharla. I knew it. So cute.
I'm a Brit dating a Canadian too, so I know what it's like being a moody Brit myself
Edit: There's no way you're 36 I always thought you were in your early 20's
26 sounds more like it haha, but she looks very young.
So happy you and Chris are dating! I’ve thought for so long you two would be great together 🥰 so excited for people I don’t know personally 🤣
Congrats to you and Chris! You two seem to have a great friendship that’s turned into something more which is such a good foundation! So happy for you both!
Off topic, loving this lip stick. Also so glad to hear your surgery was successful and no cancer 🥲
Thank you so much😭😭 What a freakin relief😭😭
@@sharlainjapan I wish you and Sundai would do a video together... love you two!!
There‘s one question popping up in my mind immediately about dating Chris:
How many post it notes have you already gotten as a present? 😂
I think I’ve probably given him more😂 We genuinely use them it’s a good present! 🤣🤣
I never, ever comment on any youtube video. I literally just paused the video to come down here and say WOW! I actually started following you because of Chris around 6 months ago and following Chris for about 1 year. I really appreciate both of your content and your educational info about Japan! I Did not expect this news at all. All the best to the cute couple 🙌
It's cool knowing two people you watch individually on TH-cam are together. I love watching both of you. Glad you guys are happy together. You both are awesome. :) I will try to follow some of your tips if/when I eventually get to travel to Japan.
Every minute of this had me smiling
same with me ! 😸
I love Natsuki's diplomatic answer between you and Chris 😂
I guessed right! Chris mentioned cat hair and how he is allergic and I was like oh is he with Sharla?? He filmed from a different direction but the purple vacuum was in the shot and I was like hmmm that looks familiar. LOL Love that you two are together!❤️
Which video does Chris talk about cat hair?
ok u need to fill me in. on which video tht was exactly?? hahahaha..
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can you tell me which video are you talking about?
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Oh my gosh I'm super excited hearing about you and Chris🥰 (probably more than I should be) I've been following you for a long time and I'm so glad to see you happy and healthy - still love your videos so much❤️ Have a great day!! Can't wait for the house tour!
I totally agree on the dating part! Going out on a date sounds like such a scary concept, meeting someone you don't know with the sole purpose of "seeing if they are fit to be my romantic partner" is just… wrong to me. I always get weirded out at movies and shows for making it seem like the norm? Like… we don't really do that here, is it only a western concept? or do people in Japan do that too? All of my relationships have been friendships that evolved into something else. Thank you for answering all the questions :)
A Sharla video, my Sunday just got better! 🥳
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OMG! I'm SO EXCITED that you and Chris are dating!!! I've been watching both of your channels for years because of my love for Japan, and it makes me so happy to know you two are starting something together!
My high school self screamed over you and Chris! lmao, happy for you guys! As for Myers-Briggs, there are some really good TH-cam videos that break it down. It’s more than just the basic four letters, super cool, and then you learn how to type others. ISFJ means you primarily have introverted sensing and then extroverted feeling, followed by introverted thinking and extroverted intuition. That probably makes no sense if you don’t know what they mean lol, but a quick google search or TH-cam video should fix that!
I literally jumped for joy when you confirmed you and Chris are together! So happy for you - 2 great people x
So happy for you two 🥰 Chris’ tend to be good eggs (or so I’ve heard 😅). Also I love that you can do DNA tests for cats 😂
🙊🙊🙊 #teamchris ftw!
My Chris is a good egg too. 🥰
I was raped by a man called Chris, so I will have to disagree.
When you moved to Sendai I had an inkling about Chris but I didn’t want to be one of the comments that ship you with everyone because that’s not fair. But I still feel so vindicated right now 😂😂😂😂😂😂 I’m so excited I’ve watched you both for years! ❤️
OMG YOURE RIGHT!!!!!!! So that was almost 2 years ago! The timeline lines up! Amazing. My heart is so full. I’m so happy for both of them!
Same here!
First thing I thought 😹😻
Remember that he gave her a picture and she hang up it at her living room at her last house, before moving.
Same! I literally had to pause the video and txt my friend like “omg they’re dating - I was right!!!! 😲”
It’s lovely to see that one of my fave youtubers is as introverted as I am. Also happy for you and Chris ☺️
It's great to hear you and Chris are together! Congratulations Chris and Sharla!
Natsuki's answer was both very diplomatic and amazing. Love Natsuki
I thought you might be dating Chris but never wanted to ask because you could've just been friends! Fans of both your stuff so happy for you guys :)
WE CALLED IT!! Anyone who watches any of their videos together can easily see the chemistry, I’m so happy for them!! They lowkey remind me of Jimmy McGill and Kim Wexler hahahah
Having just had thyroid surgery and finding out I have/had cancer (as it was just isolated to the part of the thyroid which has been removed), you talking about your experiences have helped so much! Thank you for sharing your journey, feelings and experiences and for answering the questions here today.
I hope you’re doing well after surgery!! 🙏🏻❤️❤️
I have thought how great a couple you two would be countless times for many years. I cant express how happy I am for y'all. This is a legendary day
My heart!!! You guys are adorable