Life before wedding planning!

ralbro · February 2012

So last night I was laying in bed thinking about what a lucky girl I am to get to be marrying John next month. This is my second marriage (first one at 18, I'm 28 now) and I can't believe how blessed I am to be marrying my best friend. That being said, it's easy to focus on the negative right now. I want to hear about what made you decide you wanted to marry him in the first place, before all the wedding planning took over our lives!

How did you meet?

How long ago?

How did you know he was the one?

What are your favorite things about him?

ralbro · February 2012

I'll go first!

How did you meet? We met while we were both working for the same bank, but at different branches. He came to my branch where I was a teller to cover for someone who was on vacation. It was sooo slow there that we had a lot of time to just chat and found out that we were from the same area in VA and that my aunt taught Spanish at his HS! After two days of working together I knew I wanted to get to know him better. Obviously the feeling was mutual! :-)

How long ago? We met in April 2007

How did you know he was the one? He was so good with my daughter and never said anything bad about her father. As a single parent, I don't think there's anything that says love like someone else seeing your child the way you do. For me, it was a lot of little moments over a few years. Like how he took 6 months to tell me he loved me, and by that point I was just bursting and couldn't wait to say it back!

What are your favorite things about him? How smart he is, how goofy he can be sometimes, how driven he is. His hysterical laugh and the face he makes when he's concentrating really hard on something. I could really go on and on here, but I'll stop. ;-)

arrestclementine · February 2012

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firechick83 · February 2012

We need to hear your story too!! But I love this idea

How did you meet?
I was his firefighter instructor who refused to date him until class was finished.

How long ago?

It was 2 years ago in January

How did you know he was the one?
Being with him was (is) the most natural thing in the world. I can't pinpoint a moment or exactly what it is but I just knew.

What are your favorite things about him?
He doesn't do romantic things very often but when he does, he goes all out. Just to name 2....Our 2nd date he grilled steaks (my most favorite food in the whole world) & set up a candle lit supper outside on his deck...his proposal, he set up a moonlit wine picnic in the middle of BFE where we want to build a house in a few years so I could have that memory when I look out our back window. I love the way he lets me fall asleep on him on the couch while he plays with my hair. I love the way he looks after a fire (sooooo sexy) & when he first wakes up. I love the way he is with his niece & nephew, he's going to be an awesome dad & on that same line I love that he is so excited to have a family in a couple years. I love that he does dishes (my most hated chore). I love how hard he works to make a better life for us (we both work hellish hours). I love that instead of ditching me on Saturday nights when I have to work the next morning he will snuggle with me until I fall asleep & then have his friends come hang out in our garage. Obviously I could go on but I'm going to stop there

amh04 · February 2012

How did you meet? We meet in the Arby's Drive Thru. I was trying to get back on my feet after a horrible relationship and knew friends who worked there so I did. Well a friend and I played this game where we would ask for guys numbers in drive thru (mean I know) but anyways. This guy and his friend came through and they were both nice - i liked the friend, and my friend liked the driver. So.. they were super flirty and when they were getting ready to leave I told the driver my friend wanted his number and that I wanted his friends number (FI). I texted him 3 days later and the rest is history.

How long ago?

Almost 4 years ago in June

How did you know he was the one?

When he left for his first underway (he was gone on a ship for 30 days) I knew I loved him then. But I knew he was the one when he came home from his first deployment, he was gone for 6 months. There was no real rhyme or significant reason, I just knew seeing him that day after all that time, that he was the one.

What are your favorite things about him? He's hard headed and stubborn, but he always makes sure to apologize first. My happiness means a lot to him and he would do anything for me. I love his sense of humor and how silly he is and just how I can be my complete self around him. He accepts all of my flaws and just loves me regardless. He is so caring and loving. He would do anything for a friend or even help a stranger. I love that he makes me want to be a better person.

SN - I really love this thread. It was much needed this morning.

rebeccaa12 · February 2012

How did you meet? His younger cousin was (is) a good friend of mine in college. One day, after his car was in the shop, he asked me to take him to a house party for a different cousin's birthday. I was like, helll no. I don't even like going to my own family parties! After much convincing, I took him. I looked like I rolled out of bed (bc I had!) and showed up. When I met FI he made me laugh until I cried. From then on, he's never stopped making me laugh

I was hooked. Without being all dressed up and cute, he saw me for who I am

How long ago? February 2007

How did you know he was the one? It is almost indescribable how compatable we are. Someone once told me that you can tell the quality of a man by the way he treats the women in his family. After meeting his whole family (at once! eek!) I saw the beautiful/respectful relationship between he and his mom and he and his sisters. It just felt right. Besides, we moved in almost after a few months of dating, which is SO unlike me, and I've never regretted it

What are your favorite things about him? That's a tough one. Not to be sappy or anything, but one would be how compassionate he is. He LOVES kids and is so patient. He's also a great friend and he's not a jealous person. Without going on and on, those are my favorites...oh yea, and he cleans up after himself

nikkinay89 · February 2012

I love this!

How did you meet?
We actually met in High School, I was a sophomore, he was a junior. We met through mutual friends. We went to a dance together, afterwards he asked me out, and I oh so kindly informed him I never saw us being more than friends...
Let's just say he ignored me for the next few years. About a year ago we started talking again, and well now we are getting married!

How long ago?

We met in 2005

How did you know he was the one?

It was a few little things that he did. And I just knew

What are your favorite things about him?
I love his good morning texts, and I love how he loves me know matter what. And the funny faces he pulls crack me up. I love the way he is around kids, I know he is going to be such a cute little daddy! He is just so perfect!

rachel801231 · February 2012

How did you meet?

One of my friends (co-worker at the time) convinced me to sign up for the free e-harmony weekend. I did, not planning on meeting anyone. Well FI send me a message and so I sent him one back. There was no way I was going to pay for the continued service so we exchanged email addresses. He emailed me and I found out we were in high school together, his mom was my typing teacher and he also worked with one of my cousins and one of my other cousins husbands. So because of this, I asked my cousin about him and she told me how sweet and smart he was and that I should give it a try. So I did and come to find out, we use to sit at the same lunch table when I was a freshman and he was a senior in high school. The rest is history.

How long ago? We have been dating since July 9th, 2009

How did you know he was the one?

I can completely be myself around him and he accepts me for who I am, faults and all. I also can't imagine a life without him.

What are your favorite things about him?
In some ways, he is my complete opposite in others, we are just a like, so his personality compliments me. He also does everything to make me happy and he even takes me to see chic flicks

He is also incredibly intelligent and very hard working. He works in the therapy department at a nursing home and his clients adore him. He is so gentle with my niece and nephew and can't wait to have kids of our own. I could really keep going but I wont

LoverBean27 · February 2012

How did you meet? We met coaching little kids tennis. How long ago? 5.5 yrs How did you know he was the one? He puts up with me.... And more than that he is the sweetest guy ever and has never said anything rude to me. I'm a lot to handle... Not so much as drama I'm just very passionate and some ppl don't know how to handle it. What are your favorite things about him? He's attitude. How he's always supporting me even when I don't deserve it.

jbrook12 · February 2012

How did you meet? Well we originally met online. I had put myself on a no dating plan while I finished school, and shortly there after my 2 best friends talked me into setting up a profile. I did and he messaged me that first week. We talked for a week online, then we met the next weekend. We hit it off from the get go that night.

How long ago? We met 2/27/10

How did you know he was the one? We compliment each other so well. He keeps me level headed and I keep him on his toes. Together we are a balanced couple. I knew for sure he was the one when we parted ways on the weekends and it almost physically hurt knowing I wouldn't see him until the next weekend (we used to live 45 minutes apart from each other and only spent time together on the weekends).

What are your favorite things about him? There are so many. For starters they way that when he first get home from work he comes in a gives me a kiss. When we walk across a parking lot he always take me hand. I really love that fact that he gets along with my family, my niece and nephews adore him and I find that cute.

[Deleted User] · February 2012

How did you meet?

It's kind of a funny, and odd, story... but we actually met in my parents' driveway at a local balloon club party.

How long ago?

November 2008... so 3 years and change

How did you know he was the one?

We were friends at first, but I knew he was the one after our first official date in 2009

What are your favorite things about him?

I love how he balances me out... I am a bit "high strung" and type A... he is soooo not, and that's perfect. I love that he has infinate patience, while I have none. I love then when I'm all irritated about something he just says "you're absolutely right, honey" and puts an end to it. I love that we met because of a hobby that's such a huge part of both of our lives and now we get to share that with each other.

adrienne0925 · February 2012

How did you meet?

We met at a mutual friends birthday party (He knew her husband and I am friends with the wife)

How long ago?

May 9th, 2008

How did you know he was the one?

We took things pretty slow at first bc I was newly single. I also am a single mother and wanted to take it easy on introducing him to my son. I knew he was the one when he told me that he never dated anyone with a child and his interaction with my son just came so natural! He is so good with him!! I also knew he was the one just because we are a perfect fit. I never dated anyone that just loved me for me and didn't try to change who I am.

What are your favorite things about him?

I love that he is so patient and kind. He is always willing to help me and others. He has a great sense of humor and is very humble:)

mrsmustard12 · February 2012

How did you meet? We actually met on MySpace before it got sketchy. We later found out that we had a mutual acquaintance though since we went to the same college.

How long ago? 6 years

How did you know he was the one? He was actually the first guy that I took things slow with. I didn't obsess over whether or not he was the one but as our relationship grew it just felt right.

What are your favorite things about him? He's very supportive of me and also very protective. He would do anything for me.

cu97tiger · February 2012

How did you meet?

I emailed him on Myspace because I was moving to his town and didn't know anyone here. I didn't know if he was single, just that he was roughly my age and lived where I wanted to live. The rest is history

How long ago?

3 years, 10 months ago

How did you know he was the one?

When everything about our relationship was easy... we learned so much about each other through emails, texts, and phone calls before we even met. The day we met we both said 'I love you' and I just felt so at home.

What are your favorite things about him?

How loyal he is regarding his friends and family, how much he loves his (our) dogs, how much he appreciates me for just being myself.

mary1217 · February 2012

How did you meet?

Through mutual friends - a buddy of ours invited him out to meet another girl and FI said no way, who is that and pointed at me.

How long ago?

We met in May, 2007

How did you know he was the one?

Everything just came naturally from the very beginning. I hold things back in front of a lot of people and I haven never had to do this with him.

What are your favorite things about him?
How silly he can be. How much he is in love with me, supports me and how protective he is over me.

amberr110 · February 2012

How did you meet?       We met at a mutual friend's (former) girlfriend's party.

How long ago?   In 2001

How did you know he was the one?    I didn't at first. We went on 2 (I think) dates and I didn't like him. However, we had mutual friends, so we kept seeing each other places. He would always make excuses to talk to me when we'd be at the same function and would call me late at night just to talk on the phone. We semi-jokingly said we should try going out again, but one or both of us was always in a relationship. A few years later in the fall of 2005, we we're both single for once and he asked me out for New Years at a Halloween party, saying he had to book me 3 months in advance to make sure I didn't get away again.

What are your favorite things about him?     His sense of humor. His cuddles. How smart he is. The way he looks at me when he thinks I'm not looking. The way his hair smells. How big his heart is.

Carykay · February 2012

How did you meet?

I went to his house party. I went with a friend and she was trying to set me up with his roommate. We had nothing in common. But while hanging out with him I met my FI.

So they arent friends anymore. But I did tell him i WASNT interested in him so idk why he made a big deal about it. lol

How long ago?

3 years ago. It was in December when we met and we started dating Jan 26.

How did you know he was the one?

We just enjoy each others company. He is a real gentleman. Im not sure how to put it in words but I just know.

What are your favorite things about him?
He always cheers me up no matter how sad I am.. He is just a caring person.

femmepink · February 2012

How did you meet?

We met at work. I had another boyfriend at the time. But he was so funny, and we had the same sense of humor and the other guy didn't stand a chance.

How long ago?

almost 6 years ago now.

How did you know he was the one?

I just knew if he gave me the chance, I'd never let him go.

What are your favorite things about him?
He's sooooo respectful of everyone, and so generous and loving. He's so passionate and loyal. And his big blue eyes.

ralbro · February 2012

I just have to say, that I loooovvveee reading everyone's stories! It's nice to look back and remember while we're planning all this craziness in the first place. ;-)

cmac3504 · February 2012

How did you meet? College athletic training room.. FI played football and I played bball

How long ago? October 2005

How did you know he was the one? In all honesty I didn't! We crossed paths a few times but we really hit it off about 6 months later when basketball season was coming to a close. He was friends with the captains on my team so that's how we got to see each other a lot more. His laugh was so contagious and he was always smiling... he got me then!

What are your favorite things about him? Smart, athletic, gets along with every single family member and friend I have, laughs at my terrible jokes, he's so genuinely honest and caring!!

brittandjp · February 2012

How did you meet?

I was still in college and just started the teaching program. I went out with a girl I had just met (now one of my best friends and BM) and she brought him along. They're really good freinds. At the time, I was dating someone else. We just became really good friends for that first year although there was always a major connection. We didn't start dating until the following year, after I was single. It's been the best 4 1/2 years of my life.

How long ago?

I met him in August of 2006, we started dating August of 2007. So, we've known each other for 5 1/2 and we've been together for 4 1/2.

How did you know he was the one?

We're seriously perfect for each other. We compliment each other really well. He can make me smile and laugh no matter how upset I am. He's such a gentleman and I love that about him. He never, ever gets upset about anything. I'm the exact opposite, so he balances me out.

What are your favorite things about him?
Oh, so many! His passion for life and success. He's incredibly intelligent, funny, sincere, compassionate, loving, and would truly go to the ends of the earth for me. I seriously couldn't imagine spending the rest of my life with anyone else.

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