AW POLL--- How did you find Mr/Mrs Right??

[kenmore58]

It's ironic that my best friends in Mass would start a thread like this, since in about two weeks, I'll be "celebrating" the anniversary of my two-year "divorce," but the "how-we-met" story is funny.

My ex of 11 years and I met one night online in a chat room. We did the instant messaging thing back and forth for about an hour and then all of a sudden, I stopped getting replies back. Thinking that he was blowing me off, I signed off and went to bed. The next morning I received this lengthy, two-page email wanting to know where did I go, did he piss me off, etc., etc.

Anyway, after that, we chatted for some time, finally met in person, and had an 11-year relationship.

We've still remained friends and it was a great ride. Still looking forward to meeting the next chapter in my life.

Ron

 

[paulc]

I met my partner Mike whilst out clubbing with a friend. She convinced me to go and speak to him. We failed miserably at trying to have a relationship, neither of us were ready to settle down, for four years we both dated other people. We spoke every day and spent a lot of time together ( much to the annoyance of the people we were dating!). Then four years ago everything just seemed to click into place, we ran into each other on a night out and BAM!!! it hit us that we should just stop messing around and admit that we were ment to be together and bloody well get on with it!!!

Four years later ( 1st oct this year ) we had a civil partnership. He's an amazing guy, has the patience of a saint ( I have Bi-Polar) and I know Iam the luckiest bloke in the world!!

Here's a pic of us, Iam on the right.

 

[toggleswitch2]

~I have a FB.

LOL me too. The first ex called my 2nd ex the FB.

Fat Ballerina
Former Boyfriend
Fu--ing Bitch

Chronological order:

1- College party on campus
2- Dance floor, Manhattan discotheque
3- Dance floor, Long Island club/discotheque
4- AW

*#1- Every time we "got busy" his mother would call. She would be amazed he who was calling. (NO caller ID back then).
We laughed that she got a twang in her tw--, er.... lower body.

*#2 and #3. Contrary to popular belief, I do some of my best work vertically. Ducks and Runs. Apparently knowing how to properly and seductively shake one's money-maker attracts the bois like bears to honey. And y'all laugh when I post belly-dancing. LOL Actually my abilty to cook and clean and do the butch and macho things too don't hurt any.

My major key to attracting them appears to be saying out loud, "I'm done, no more, I want to stay single and I refuse to deal with the dating scene." BAM I get run-over by a truck (lorrie).

My church offers fewer prayers with each successive marriage, with none by the forth. *LOL*

 

[christfr]

dont laugh but i met sean on line. that was 2 years ago this weekend. he came to my house and we went to dinner. he walked in and i just about fell over. by the time dinner was over i knew he was the one. im thankful every day

 

[jasonl]

I never was one to "Play tha game" when it came to finding love. I'm not much to look at obviously and my lack of confidence was the final nail in the coffin. So, trying to find Ms. Right was not an option.

From what I can tell, the best relationships "just happen". Such as Rick meeting his guy in a parking lot and Keven finding his on aw.org. When you stop "looking for love", it just finds you... sometimes.

I met Helen on Eharmony just by chance. I figured, "Aw, hell, she's from Tennessee. That would be a good place to live." 2 years later I'm married and owning my own home in TN. As Joey Lawrence would say.. "WHOA!"

 

[panthera]

good for you, Jason

Of course, Eharmony discriminates against inter-racial and same-sex marriages, as well as against Christian/non-Christian, so it isn't for everyone.

 

[everythingold]

I met my wife at (gasp) church. 12 years of marriage, some wild times, some bad times. Man, woman, gay, straight relationships are difficult. In the end I think being with someone day after day is much more of a practical arragement than love/lust/and wild times.

 

[countryford]

revvinkevin

Its the Arizona chapter of the Lambda Car Club.

 

[veg-o-matic]

Thank you, Yahoo Personals.

I met my Keith two years ago Monday, and it's like we've been married from the beginning.

Our first date was a casual stroll around the park, Keith chatting and me listening (I'm really shy). After that we went to lunch and had a good time.

Date #2 was the following day when he took me to a friend's wedding.

Fast forward 8 months when he moved in and we've been fighting over the covers every night since!

I waited 46 years to find my beloved.

It was worth it.

veg

 

[ptcruiser51]

In my living room

My best friend met him at the gym and brought him over one night to visit. Mike had moved here from Queens some time before; it's hard to meet guys in North Jersey due to lack of venues. You'd think being next to NYC it would be the opposite, no?

I had extricated myself from an abusive relationship about a year before, and had pretty much washed my hands of relationships, period. BUT, I knew he was the one the moment he walked in the door.

We were together for 17 excellent years until I lost him to lung cancer in 1998.

Since then: No dates, no mates, no hope. It's OK, my memories still keep a smile on my face.

 

[gansky1]

The shackles and cage are ready, just waiting for someone to stumble into the trap ;-)

 

[brisnat81]

Michael and I had spent almost 12 months chasing each other for a casual arrangement on gaydar without actually meeting. We finally were both free at the same time and that couple of hours of fun is still kicking along 5.5 years later.

We're very different people, with an 11 year age difference, but it just seems to work for us. The hard part is explaining to straight people how we met, we usually just leave it as having met on the internet and go no further, otherwise they seem to get a little shocked or jealous

What I found worked for us, was that we were both in the right place at the right time. I'd just resolved my personal issues, which improved my confidence and made me attractive inside and out and not clingy We've had a few ups and downs but we seem good at discussing the annoyances before they turn into a fight. We argue yes, but rarely fight. (We both love a good debate) I've never imagined life without him since.

 

[speed_queen75]

GOD!!!!!!!

Now i am REALLY DEPRESSED!!!! Not to mention sick to my stomach, now i have to go cry, and curse God, for all that he has not given me....

 

[mistereric]

hmm...

i had my heart broken by someone many years ago... we met through the internet. love snuck up on me, grabbed me, and then tore me to bits in the blink of an eye. it was an incredible experience, and though it didn't work out, i'm glad it happened.

the closest I've come recently was someone already spoken for. instead of dissapointment, it makes me happy they are together. they are both wonderful people and great friends.

distance is my kryptonite. the other one always seems to be hundreds of miles away.

local ones seem to exhibit the oddest behaviour. most recently, had a guy of 3 months pull the dissapearing act. a month later, i got 2 wonderful dates from the next contestant before {poof}. perhaps i'm a wonderful date guy, but no one can stand to have me around long-term?

i'm laughing at these things, not complaining. i think its amusing, if nothing else. gives me some great little anecdotes amongst the friends.

you can try to figure out where your best bet for meeting people is, i guess. i've never found anything promising, aside from the internet... tho i am not convinced its the best. if the internet was great, i wouldn't be single! then again, where is the better place? a club? a party? who knows.

just going to keep my positive outlook. ;-)

 

[brisnat81]

Lee, that was my point.

Up until that point, I was a train wreck, I wasnt confident within myself and as such I didnt project a confident image. I came across as a clingy needy guy and just seemed to repell men.

Unless you can be happy and complete by yourself first, you will never be happy with anyone else.

I'm sorry if that sounds harsh, but it's the unfortunate truth.

 

[polkanut]

I actually started out by doing yard work for a couple in our neighborhood when I was 15 or so. As time went by I met their daughter who was still living at home (never married), and we became friends. In 1991 I mentioned that I was looking for a full-time job, and she brought me an application for Pepsi here in Wausau. I got hired, and our relationship grew a little more. In March of 1992 her Dad passed away after a long battle with diabetes and heart disease, and in July of '92 my Grandpa died in his sleep of a heart attack and we consoled each other, and our friendship progressed to another level. We kinda dated for the next 5 years. Finally on Oct. 1, 1997 I proposed to her in front of all her co-workers, I more or less had her over a barrel. We were married Nov. 14, 1998, and it's been a wonderful 10 years this Friday.

 

[toggleswitch2]

~I more or less had her over a barrel.

WAY TOO MUCH INFORMATION. *LOL*

(Ducks and runs.)

 

[polkanut]

You sick puppy! I guess I like the pervert side of you best, LOL.

 

[westie2]

Met my wife in Jr high we went to different elementary schools. Dated others but in in 9th grade started going out whit her only and her with me early in 1964. Go forward to May 1966 just turned 17 for me and she was still 16 decided to get married so drove to Texas since we could get married without parental support. Got married with a cousin and her husband as witness's. Parents wern't too happy but hey we new it was for ever with us. Would we do it again YES. We had our first child the following year and her and my parents were thrilled. My farther-in-law got to see and be with this only grandchild of his before he died of a heart attack Dec 22, 1967. Was it hard, yes again. We both worked full time graduated from highschool. Worked more fulltime and went to college. Five other children now and all grown we are empty nesters although lots of grand children in and out. Our oldest is now 41 and the youngest is 27.

We both say we love each other more everday. Sure have had hard times and many many more good times.

 

[zipdang]

Chalk up another relationship to meeting in a gay bar!

Actually, there’s more to it than that. One of my friends hooked up with one of Tom’s friends, and when we all met up in a gay bar a new group of friends was formed. Initially I thought of Tom as just a friend, even going so far as to attempt to set him up with other single friends of mine. I didn't know that Tom had already developed a crush on me but was too intimidated (by me?!) to ask me out. So we remained friends for about a year until one day something just clicked between us (we were on the train headed to a Van Halen concert), and the rest is history. It’s been over 10 years now and we haven’t killed each other yet!

David