Monday, March 24, 2014

Yes you can find love online

As the date of our wedding approaches, I find myself reminiscing about how I was lucky enough to meet this crazy wonderful man that I am going to marry.
 

The Story of How we met

After finding myself 40 something and suddenly single (that’s a very long story that I may write a book about someday) I was thrown into the world of dating and I was VERY out of practice.  Not exactly sure what to do first, I had some hilarious dating misadventures with my wonderful friend Susan.  We braved single bars and even an ill-fated attempt at speed dating (and yes it was as awful as you think it would be).  Susan and I both agreed to try an online dating web site. 

I had realistic expectations, I knew I would fail at least a few times before I found someone that I wanted to be with.  I dated a few different men, but nothing really clicked.  I was actually getting discouraged and considering just giving up for a while, when I decided to try one more time – and I am so glad I did.  I went online and got a message from a nice sounding guy – so I gave him my phone number & he called right away.  That first time we talked I immediately knew he was special.  We talked for almost 3 hours – and I never laughed so hard in my whole life.  He is smart, he is funny & he has such a fantastic attitude and love of life.  When we finally met in person, I felt so comfortable and at ease with him, and I had such a great time.  Peter has a way of making everything fun.  Even a day of housework is an adventure with Peter. 
 
After 5 years together, I am still amazed at how much fun we have all the time.  Peter has a joie de vive that is unlike anyone I have ever met.  His enthusiasm is absolutely infectious.  I am now officially a Green Bay Packer fan, because I really have no other choice.  We watch every new Marvel movie that comes out – usually on the very first weekend (and sometimes at the midnight premier).   Both of my daughters love him too.  It’s hard not to love Peter. 
Life with Peter is not perfect - no one is prefect.  Some days with Peter can be interesting, he is extremely ADD so he is constantly losing his keys/wallet/phone/glasses etc.  Despite this, we manage to get along just fine, even if I do have to pick up after him sometimes.  Peter has a larger than life personality - he is loud and joyous and even if something does go wrong, he always keeps a good attitude. 
My life with Peter has been incredible, he is so kind and sweet and loving, and he listens to me, actually understanding my concerns.  He is supportive of me (he is the one who keeps encouraging me to write).  He is patient with me - and even when I lose my temper and yell, he just laughs and says "you're so cute when you're mad".  He lets me know that I am the most important person in his life and I feel truly grateful to have found such a special man. 

16 comments:

  1. I met my fiance online too. He wrote me to make a joke about my hometown (Roswell, NM, so aliens) and we hit it off. No one has ever made me laugh like he does. We'll get married one week after the anniversary of the first time we met (which was a full year after we started talking because he was deployed to Iraq).

    I actually thought he was too nerdy for me when we started talking, but I realized that I'm actually pretty nerdy myself and just didn't want to admit it!

    Thanks for sharing, I love hearing happy endings :)

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    1. Thanks Stephanie, I know you understand - there is nothing better than someone you can laugh with. Thanks for stopping by my blog

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  2. This is such a beautiful story and such a bright perspective on the subject. My cousin met her husband online too and she lives a very happy life. I am genuinly happy for you :D
    Passing by from the turn it up link up
    Marwa @blossomfamily.net

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    1. Thanks so much Marwa - I'm glad you enjoyed it.

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  3. Very sweet! Congratulations on finding love and the upcoming wedding!

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    1. Thank you! We are both really excited & thanks for stopping by my blog

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  4. Hi - I found you on the SITS Sharefest. This is such a sweet story and I am so happy for you! I have a lot of friends who have tried some of the online dating sites and have some great stories - either of finding someone special or at least weirdos that make for a great story!

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    1. Thanks Susan - I think those really bad date stories are hilarious, you do have to have patience to find the right one. Thanks so much for stopping by my blog.

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  5. I have been meeting more and more people who met their significant other online, and I think it's going to become much more a part of society and "love stories" as time goes on! You were certainly brave to try online dating in the first place!

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    1. Rachel, For me it just made sense to go online - I agree with you, I think it is becoming more a part of society, we are all so 'connected' electronically. Thanks so much for stopping by my blog.

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  6. This was truly lovely to read and I'm so glad you've found such happiness!

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    1. Thanks so much Emily, I am so glad you enjoyed it, thanks for stopping by my blog

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  7. What a sweet story! Finding someone who can make you laugh is so important.

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    1. Thanks Christy, I am so glad you enjoyed it, I agree finding someone you can laugh with is so important, Thanks for stopping by my blog

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    1. Thanks Mika, & thanks for stopping by my blog :)

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