During this warmhearted season, I thought you'd enjoy sampling a few tidbits from the cornucopia of love stories in our files. To read the rest of each story, click on the link within the vignette.
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"On Valentines Day, I asked her to marry me. She didn't hesitate.... Our love was too great to let anything get in our way, and we chose to see the distance between us geographically as an adventure rather than an obstacle."
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"When we met we were both ready for a relationship, but had both had experiences which made us think we did not want just any relationship just for the sake of being with someone. Neither of us ... expected or anticipated a true soulmate, which is what we found.... We talk to each other a lot about how lucky we are and sometimes in public, which makes our friends and our families roll their eyes." |
"We've been able to blend our worlds and to appreciate and learn from our differences.... We had different perspectives on life. We've become better, more whole and happy by being in relationship."
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"Almost two years after we first met we decided to commit to each other and get married with our children giving us away. We held a giant potluck wedding with a hundred and twenty of our families and friends bringing their favorite dishes instead of gifts.... We have found joy, love, and laughter in blending our families together." |
"Once I heard that voice, ... I knew that this was for real. After losing my sight, and having always been very tuned in to sounds and voices, I knew I would recognize the sound of my mate when I heard it, and somehow I knew, this was it." |
"We have kept our old friends, made several new ones, bought a house together and have formed wonderful relationships with each other's children. We have given each other the support that we both needed in order to forge on happily despite minor illnesses, major political catastrophes... it is hard to navigate life alone." |
"He never put his profile on line. I labored over mine. He says it was a match from the start. I insist that I dumped him after our first weekend together. We both know this is the love of our lives.... Although he would say it is pure bliss, I will tell you no relationship is easy. But we both know we want it to last for the rest of our lives." |
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I think that these glimpses into other people's lives and loves remind us once again of the importance -- and the delights -- of connecting with another human being in a loving way. I hope you've enjoyed the stories.
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