Verb conjugation of "encounter" in English

My brother moved there last year. He met a woman and went after her. After six years they have broken up, but he no longer wanted to return, because he has settled down in his new home. I am visiting him once a year.
Sorry if I did not write back, I was in Napoli during the holidays, then back at work, once again I have so much to do at the weekend, but I will do my best. Greetings from Italy. Marco.
If you are spell checking my letters, that would be great. I would then do the same with your letters. Can you please correct this email too? I thank you in advance for helping my Spanish.