Love at 48th Sight
Ron and I didn't meet through Match.com, but we were set up on a blind date through mutual friends (thanks Sara and Cara!). We know couples with successful relationships that have met and married within weeks, and others that have taken a bit longer to find their way to love. Part of our story is in an article I wrote for Match.com's Happen magazine today: Love at 48th Sight.
posted by Jenny at 7:35 AM
6 Comments:
Awww! What a sweet story. I met my fiance on myspace (yes, myspace). Normally I wouldn't have given him a chance, and even during our first meeting I was sure nothing would come of it. But he had a way of keeping me on my toes, and that was intruiging enough to see him again. What can I say? He grew on me. We'll be married in a little less than two weeks. So I agree with you - it CAN happen.
~Amalia~
PS I got that you aren't pregnant ... yet. The wonderful news that I was referring to was your statement that you are going to try again. It's the journey TO that point that I am thrilled you are taking on once more. You are going to be too great a mom to not try again. Does that make sense? Sorry for any confusion!
8:10 AM
I think love can be unexpected or right under your nose.
My husband said that when he saw me hit the bars with my friends in my younger years, he thought about asking me out. Then I disappeared and didn't go out so much. I got married. Then nine years later, I was at a wedding (divorced about three months) and met him. I didn't remember him when he talked to me. But since I had my then three-year-old with me, I went home early (about 10:00). He spoke to my sister who was at the wedding (he knew who my sister was and all these years he didn't know she was my sister-small world, huh?) He knew I was hearing impaired, but didn't realize I had some vision impairment. So he thought about it for some time before he asked me out. (At least that saved me from having to explain my condition.) I was going to drop the bomb about Usher Syndrome on the first date so I didn't waste time if a guy didn't want to deal with it.
At first, I thought he wasn't really the one for me. But he was responsible with money (a big plus after my spendthrift ex) and had a steady job (bonus after an ex who was in and out of work).
But in the end, love sneaks up on you. I can gripe and we have differences, but he is my rock.
12:13 AM
I loved this glimpse into your life! Funny how we come up with an image of someone without ever actually meeting them - I was surprised to hear he's older than you and into yoga.
8:05 PM
Great story! It's amazing how off first impressions can sometimes be.
11:59 AM
Great story, Jenny. Isn't it amazing what being open can bring into our lives? I'm happy for you and Ron.
8:23 AM
I know this story and I LOVE hearing it again! I was laughing so hard at your crazy friend who thinks her husband is in CO (or Utah) and drives a white truck!!
:-) And reading this makes me miss you so much!!!!!!!! When are you coming back for a visit?!
3:47 PM
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