OK - I don't want to be known for posting only when things are bad... I am feeling nostalgic and have been thinking about how H & I met. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="images/icons/wink.gif" /> Even with all the pain we have endured, thinking about how we met always makes me smile. I think it's good for each of us to look back to happier times to remind ourselves how we once felt - and can feel - about each other.
So how & where did you meet YOUR spouse?
Shelle
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Here's our story -
During the week of Valentine's Day 1988, I flew to California to visit my best girlfriend from high school who had joined the Marine Corps the summer before.
In the weeks leading up to the trip, she kept telling me that she had this guy that she wanted me to meet, a fellow Marine stationed with her. I wasn't too thrilled about it - I had broken off another long-distance relationship with a Navy Seal just three months before this - I told her that I would meet him, but "if I don't like him, I'm NOT GOING TO TALK TO HIM". She kept insisting that he was "perfect" for me and that he had the same wacked-out sense of humor that reminded her of me.
We made arrangements that I would drive a rental car from the airport to a hotel in town that she had rented two ajoining rooms for all her friends to party in. I arrived later than expected, but there were still about 30 people there when I walked in. It was an odd feeling - they all knew who I was, but I didn't know any of them except my friend.
As I greeted my friend, I felt everyone's eyes on me. I glanced around the room - trying to determine which guy was the one that she had told me about. As I looked, I mentally would talk to myself - "oh, no way" or "geez, I hope it's not HIM", etc.... I got most of the way around the room when my eyes locked with a guy who just looked at me and shyly smiled.
Now I am no "sappy hopeless romantic", but I tell you, my heart bolted and I just KNEW that this was THE GUY. His gaze never wavered from mine, but I didn't feel uncomfortable. Next thing I know, my friend is beside me and is introducing me to him! I really don't remember anyone else from that party.... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" />
We were inseperable for the 10 days of my vacation, and before I left everyone was asking when I was coming back. We talked and decided that this was something we didn't want to mess up by being long-distance. We agreed to write & call until we were ready to do something about it.
I went home and announced to my parents that I was moving 1800 miles away. I quit my job (a darn good one!). On Easter weekend, he flew to my hometown and we packed up my brand-new sportscar with everything I owned (not much at 21), and we drove off into the sunset.
We were married June 3, 1988.
Total time knowing each other before marrying - less than 4 months.
Total time physically together in the same state before marrying - 2 months.
Would I recommend this to everyone.....??
Only those who really do believe in "love at first sight".
BTW - my marriage of now 15 years outlasted the friendship of the girlfriend who set us up, but I will always be grateful to her.
Let's hear your stories!!
Shelle
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