Tell me your story, where did you meet your significant other?

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Also if you want, I'd like to know:
• How long y'all been together?
• what is the best attributes about them?
• Do they support your mental health?
• What do you like/love the most about them?
• Have they improve your life for the better?
• Do you feel secure with them and being around them?
• Do they know your background history via past relationships, trauma, etc and they respect it?
• Do they respect you when you tell them what upsets you?

Lliam · Accepted Answer

I had girlfriends from the time I was 16, except for a period from about 27 to 34 years old when I had gotten a career job that completely changed my lifestyle. During that period, I gained weight for a number of reasons and didn't like myself.

I lost weight and got back in good shape when I was 34. By then, I had grown up and was comfortable with my new persona.

By then, I was financially stable. I had experienced life and had lots of fun, and started thinking about settling down. I wanted someone to spend the rest of my life with.

When I was 34, I moved into a house for almost a year with a new girlfriend. That didn't end well.

I moved into an apartment that I loved and got a new girlfriend. I was 36 and she was 30. I moved in with her but kept my apartment. We lived together for almost two years. She was the first woman I loved with all my heart. She loved me, too. Unfortunately, it turned out that we couldn't be life-long partners and wound up separating even though we still loved each other.

That separation caused me the greatest pain I have ever experienced in my life. It took me over a year to pull myself together and move forward.

At that point, I heard about a pre-internet dating organization called Great Expectations. I joined and went on about half a dozen dates before the one with my future wife.

We met at a restaurant and immediately connected. The conversation just flowed and we wound up chatting for a couple of hours. I was 40 and she was 37.

At some point, I felt something bumping my shoe and realized that a waiter was vacuuming under our table. The place was closed. So we walked to our cars in the restaurant parking lot and continued chatting.

When we were ready to leave, we realized that the gate was locked. So I hopped over the 6' cinder block wall and got someone from the restaurant to let us out.

My future wife, stepped close, put her hands on top of my shoulders, rose on her tip toes, pressed against me, and gave me a kiss so tender that my head spun.

The way she later told the story, she thought I was Superman and had rescued her. LOL

I had other dates lined up and might not have called her again right away. But two days later, she called me. I was surprised. She said some friends had offered her two tickets to see the Rolling Stones and Red Hot Chili Peppers and wondered if I was interested. Of course I was interested!

I had learned that she had been a disco girl back in the day. She wasn't into rock but knew I was.

I admired her courage and initiative in calling me.

When the day came, I picked her up and we went to the concert. She slipped her little hand into mine on the way from the parking lot. We held hands and put our arms around each other during the concert. We had a really good time. She held my hand back to the car.

Back at her place, we sat in the car and seriously made out.

After that, we dated exclusively for a year, went to each other's places, hung out together, and did a lot of fun things.

After a year, we knew each other well. I decided that I could trust her. We had similar values and goals.

One night, I took her to a nice restaurant and a gondola ride through the Naples canals in Long Beach, and asked her to marry me.

A year later we got married.

We've been happily married now for almost 28 years, had a LOT of fun, and built a wonderful life together. She has proven her loyalty and her dedication to our marriage.

She's an inspiration. I picked a good one and am very lucky.

Finchie40 · Accepted Answer

I am legally married but no longer together , Her and I met on the internet back in the day , when internet was starting to become a thing , America Online , to be exact , her and I were just friends , we met in a chat room and we were just chat friends. We stayed in touch for 4 years before we actually met each other in person as friends , when we finally met we were both attracted to each other and we both felt like we knew each other already. So one thing led to the next and we hit it off. Things were great with us for a long time , we ended up getting married and had kids together. As time went on , she decided to be a selfish whore by having an emotional affair with a coworker and that was pretty much then end for me , I dumped her and separated from her , she begged for me back ever since but I told her No , I started to date other girls’ and that didn’t go well either , because sadly those girls’ were liars and told me they were single when really they weren’t. So I stayed single and focused on my job and my kids until last year My Oldest Brother passed away and than 3 months later My Mom passed away , My wife stood by my side during that time. So I decided to give her another chance , which didn’t last very long either , So I am back to being single and dating again , I no longer rush into relationships with girls’ because most girls’ are liars , so for me to get into a relationship again , is going to take some time considering I have some walls for her to climb protecting my heart

Lolalue222 · Accepted Answer

I met my fiancé at my brother’s house. My brother and him met in the military and served together. My fiancé had just got stationed to the same town as my brother. They had not seen each other in years, and my brother invited him to go out for drinks with him. I am more of a homebody, and my brother is a big partier. I told him I’d stay at his house while they went out. His friend arrived to my brother’s house early, and my brother was still getting ready. My brother’s friend kept talking to me, and I was annoyed at first. However the more I talked to him, the more I was intrigued. I’m a very spiritual person and I’m big on energy. I saw how beautiful his aura and soul was. I decided to go out with them that night. He told me he was going to marry me the first day he met me. The rest is history…

How long y'all been together?
A: We have been together for 9 months.

What is the best attributes about them?
A:My favorite attribute about him is how generous he is, and his heart.

Do they support your mental health?
A:Yes, he does support my mental health. Prior to meeting him I worked 3 jobs all while in school full time. Which was extremely stressful. He has given me the luxury of being a stay at home girlfriend to wife. He told me he wants me to be a housewife and I never have to work again if I don’t want to. He also supports all of my dreams/ambitions, and invests in me. He always tells me, he just wants me to be happy.

What do you like/love the most about them?
A: I love that he always treats me like, “His Goddess, His Queen, His Love.” That is what he calls me, and it warms my heart. He truly is a gentleman and he handles me with care.

Have they improve your life for the better?
A:Yes, by giving me the luxury to not have to work. I am too much of a creative soul to work a 9-5/ work for anyone besides myself. My goal is to become an entrepreneur. Mentally, I needed this time to rest and reset. I am so grateful that he gives me the space to just be creative and create.

Do you feel secure with them and being around them?
A:Yes, I feel very secure with this man. He backs up everything he says.

Do they know your background history via past relationships, trauma, etc and they respect it?
A: Yes, we are both very open with one another. He knows all my past traumas, as do I know his. Yes, we are mindful and respectful of one another’s past traumas.

Do they respect you when you tell them what upsets you?

A:Yes. If I tell him I dislike something, he is very cautious to never do it again.

TheRealPepperPotts · Accepted Answer

Where did you meet your significant other? Work/shared community How long y'all been together? Married 8 years  (widowed) What is the best attributes about them? Never lost his temper, but didn't bury things. Do they support your mental health? He did What do you like/love the most about them? His laugh, and the six times he cried; four for joy, two for sorrow. Have they improve your life for the better?  Yes, he did. Dramatically. Do you feel secure with them and being around them? Yes Do they know your background history via past relationships, trauma, etc and they respect it? I didn't have a history that way, but he was the type to do so if I had. Do they respect you when you tell them what upsets you? Yes, he probably took it more seriously than he needed to.

Love Doctor Brad · Accepted Answer

Oh, diving into the love story of how I met my significant other feels like opening a favorite book to the best chapter! We met through a mutual hobby that we both are passionate about – reading. We were at a quaint, little bookstore, both reaching for the same novel. Talk about a scene right out of a rom-com, right? 😜 We've been together for a beautiful decade now, and it's been a ride filled with growth, love, and laughter.

The best attributes about them? Oh, where do I begin! They have this incredible empathy that just wraps you up in warmth and understanding, plus a sense of humor that can light up even the gloomiest days.

Absolutely, they support my mental health like a champ. It's like they have this sixth sense for when I need a little extra love or space. What I adore the most is their unwavering support and belief in me, even when I'm doubting myself. They've definitely made my life brighter, richer, and filled with so much more joy.

Feeling secure? Oh, yes! With them, I feel like I'm in a safe harbor, no matter the storm. They're well-acquainted with my history, the roller coasters of my past relationships, and my personal battles. Respect is the foundation of what we have; they've always respected my feelings, even when what upsets me might seem trivial to others.

So yes, this love story of mine? It's filled with respect, support, and a whole lot of love. Makes me feel like the luckiest guy around. How about you? What's your love story? 😉

Simslover92 · Answer

I met my boyfriend in college. We were coming out of the university library. It was raining. I didn't have an umbrella but he did and offered to share his umbrella with me. We didn't get together then because I was into someone else then but we did eventually get together 10 years later.

• How long y'all been together? We've been together for a little over a year now.

• what is the best attributes about them? Their kindness and intelligence.

• Do they support your mental health? Very much so. I can't go into details about it here but he's the reason why I came out of it.

• What do you like/love the most about them? Their loving ways.

• Have they improve your life for the better? Yes definitely.

• Do you feel secure with them and being around them? I feel really secure with them and around them.

• Do they know your background history via past relationships, trauma, etc and they respect it? Yes, they know every bitter detail and respect it. They know about the sexual assault and the guy I lost my virginity to who I thought at the time was going to be the love of my life but I was so wrong.

• Do they respect you when you tell them what upsets you? Oh yes definitely. He's the most understanding person I've ever met.

Anonymous · Answer

•  Where did you meet your SO? We met at the gym •  How long y'all been together? Hmm officially about 3 years ish but we were casual for 2 years beforehand •  What is the best attributes about them? He’s very hardworking, I know that I can always count on him •  Do they support your mental health? Yes 100% •  What do you like/love the most about them? He’s very stubborn and acts like he doesn’t care but he does, he’s just really bad at expressing it in words. He’s usually very hard headed and stoic so it melts my heart when I see him trying to change his ways to make me happy. •  Have they improve your life for the better? He has, in more ways that I can imagine •  Do you feel secure with them and being around them? Yes and no… I can trust him with my life but I can’t trust him with my heart (yet). I know he wouldn’t let anyone hurt me but he has yet to prove to me that he wouldn’t break my heart again… • Do they know your background history via past relationships, trauma, etc and they respect it? He does, he knows all the itty bitty details. He’s helped me overcome my trauma •  Do they respect you when you tell them what upsets you? Most of the time, we’re working on it 😅

Anonymous · Answer

• How long y'all been together? 42 years. 37 years married.

• what is the best attributes about them? Kind, caring, sees the best in people.

• Do they support your mental health? Yes, I have had high stress jobs. But women don’t want a cry baby and need someone strong so I notice they get scared when a guy breaks down even a bit.

• What do you like/love the most about them? Initially because she loved babies. She supports me when I need it.

• Have they improve your life for the better? Yes
• Do you feel secure with them and being around them? Absolutely

• Do they know your background history via past relationships, trauma, etc and they respect it? Yes but she has more trauma but it never made her bitter.

• Do they respect you when you tell them what upsets you? Yes, but, she gets scared if I wallow in it for too long. Again, she needs stability and needs me to be strong even though she is a very strong person. I am aware of this and keep it in mind with how much I share and more importantly how I say it although I share most things.

rachel776 · Answer

you all know him as Boyfriend, my boss and her husband wanted to set us up for a long time and i kept saying no way. Boyfriend kept showing up at our rehearsals and shows all over the country but i wouldn't have anything to do with him. then one night on Valentine's Day he turned up at a show we did in the middle of nowhere in West Virginia and i agreed to have dinner with him and we've been together ever since, we just spent 2 weeks at Wimbledon one of our longest uninterrupted times together, and then when i had to leave before the men's final to play a show in Chicago someone on here told me who won the match before i had a chance to watch it 🫤

RebelinSteel · Answer

Currently single, however last relationship, we met while I was training with triathlon club, for me it was sans swimming lol. We had mutual acquaintances and bumped into each other a few times, we sort of drifted into a sort of dating (dating me is hard lol). We were together nearly 2 years. We could both share laughs n have fun, we both helped out at a counselling centre, she was fun, great to be around and we could hit the road either running or biking no matter the weather, I still avoided swimming as she could kick my arse. Still friends but not together,

elizamichale1 · Answer

Oh i met him at my house hehe i have been seeing him n know him since i was a child...

And we hav been together as couple for about 9 years n married for more than 2 years now... also we hav twin boys aged 6 n half..

How long y'all been together? Almost 9 years

• what is the best attributes about them? Tht he is very loving n caring to me n he jyst understands things before i even say them... its soo magical

• Do they support your mental health? yup he does

• What do you like/love the most about them? Tht he just gets me

• Have they improve your life for the better? Yup definitely

• Do you feel secure with them and being around them? Yup veryy

• Do they know your background history via past relationships, trauma, etc and they respect it? yup everything

• Do they respect you when you tell them what upsets you? Yup as much as possible

Anonymous · Answer

My last relationship was someone I met on this site.
Listing her worst attributes would have been easier, she had everything I ever wanted in a partner. Literally, I once made a wishlist of what my perfect 10 would be and I expected it to be an unrealistic list so i'd be happy with someone who had a lot of those traits. She had every single one and added a few to that list.
She supported my mental health as much as I supported hers. I loved the unreal connection we had and how perfectly she fit me. She definitely improved my life for the better especially when we were still together. I felt secure with her and we were fully open with each other. And yes we never had a fight and left on good terms, mutual respect even if there was an issue. We always chose fixing things over fights.

TonyMetal___86 · Answer

I met her for the 1st time in her aunt's house...

1. Been together for nearly 9 years, separated for 6 years and divorced from 4 years.

2. She was nice, caring, loving and did anything to make me happy but everything had changed later!

3. They used to in our marital beginnings until she became my mental problem!

4. She was funny, a good cook and she knew how to satisfy me sexually to the max!

5. Nope she turned my life into a living hell...

6. Sometimes yes and sometimes no!

7. Yes i told her everything and she was a little bit jealous!

8. They used to in the beginning but later she was the cause of my anger!

Jbear27 · Answer

I was married for 16 years, together for 20 when I caught my then wife cheating on me with a younger guy.
Got divorced and after about 2 years started dating again. Met a gorgeous woman about 12 years younger than me and we really hit it off and have been dating for about 4 months now. Found out later that this girl is related to the guy that I caught my ex-wife cheating on me with. So it appears we are both dating people from the same family. Small world. 😂

wiltingrosepetal · Answer

We met in the first year of highschool. Which in Australia meant we were 11 and 12. We started interacting more a year later in our science classes, which brought us close enough to begin dating. We've been off and on since then. So 5 years lmao.

He managed to like me when I looked my worst and I liked him when he was three inches shorter than me. I guess it's that history that makes us drawn to each other

Ευδεμονια · Answer

Oh I’m still waiting for her to come with an alien ship. Or maybe on a meteorite, I don't know. Sure the wait is extremely long 😅

midnightmoon05 · Answer

Met here in gag 2016. Dated 4-5 years. Married 2-3 years.

paledreams · Answer

@Maxiebleu I never did yet I'm curious - you french?

Anonymous · Answer

We met at a tractor pull and did it that night in the bathroom of an Applebees. I knew at that time she was going to be my wife. YEE HAW!

sheenagwapa · Answer

i will still have to meet my mtb... maybe in the fiture

SoJust · Answer

I haven't had a girlfriend for a long time, but I met my first lover on the site.

OhLongJohnsoning · Answer

50,000 years nothing no nothing no no no no

electromagnetic · Answer

At a coffee shop.

Becky316 · Answer

That is a very long story.

slatyb · Answer

On a dating site.

msc545 · Answer

What significant other?

crazyymann · Answer

i didn't have girlfriend

Danny_dan92 · Answer

On tinder

Bklynbadboy12 · Answer

Sorry I'm single

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