How I Met My Husband On An Online Dating Site

"When some of my friend urged me to sign up for an online dating site, I was very sceptical. How in the world could a website find my life partner for me? Now, I'm so glad that I took my friend's advice. I have been married to the man of my dreams for the past 3 years and would have never found him otherwise.

I logged on to the site; it was free and totally easy to set up my profile. After answering a few questions and adding some pictures, I was ready to go. A couple of weeks went by and I hadn't had anything going on. Then, one day it happened. I logged on and had a message. I read it and at first I really didn't know how to react. This man had read my dating profile and found that we had a lot in common. Still, how could he know anything about me just from reading my answers to a few basic questions? After taking a day to think it over, I responded to his message. I thought why not, what did I have to lose? After all, we were only communicating through the site and he didn't have any personal information like my address or phone number. He responded quickly.

We communicated through the website for almost two months and I had learned enough about this man that I was starting to think about meeting him. My friends told me to slow down and maybe exchange phone numbers. I agreed that was probably the best route to go, so I sent a message. He was just as excited as I was and responded with his number. I was hesitant, but I called. He had a very nice voice and we talked for what felt like hours. We had talked so much through our messages that our conversation felt so natural. It was almost like we had been talking this way forever and was already old friends, or future lovers. He explained that he didn't want to rush me, so we would go at my pace, but he would really like to meet. I said I would have to think it over.

We talked on the phone a few more times, and I decided that it was time that we met. I gave it some serious thought, because I didn't want to put myself in a potentially dangerous situation. My phone number was a cell, so he had no address and I decided that I wanted to keep it that way. I didn't want to sound like I thought he was some sort of freak, so I decided that meeting in a public place would be the best. I called him to make the arrangements. We planned to meet at a restaurant down-town. After we hung up from that conversation, I got really nervous. After all, we did have a lot in common, but what if he was just saying what he thought I wanted to hear? I wanted to meet him because I felt so comfortable with him, even just over the phone, but I wanted to be careful at the same time. I didn't want to give up to much personal information.

Friday quickly rolled around, and I had thought about calling and cancelling several times. I decided to throw caution to the wind and go ahead and meet him. Besides, we were meeting in a very public place, and I was taking my own car. So, if things didn't work out, I could just leave and quit talking to him. It couldn't be that bad, could it? I got dressed; of course I debated about that for hours. I didn't want to come across as easy or anything. So, I got dressed and left for the restaurant.

Once I got there and we met, it seemed like all the pieces feel into place. Our conversation was easy and relaxed. We already knew so much about each other that it only felt natural for us to be together. He turned out to be extremely handsome. Well, he was perfect, exactly what I had been looking for my entire life. We were married the next summer and have our first baby on the way. I have only the dating site to thank for helping me find the man of my dreams and giving me the family I had always dreamed of having."

Submitted by Annette, October 2009

Online Dating Success Stories & Testimonials

Does Online Dating Work?

Yes it does. There can be no doubt about that now. The business of online dating has been a reality now for several years, and there are many tens of thousands of people who can testify to its success, probably even a few million. Any reputable site should be able to illustrate some testimonials from satisfied members who have found love, romance, or friendship since joining. Of course there are risks too, so sensible precautions should be followed, but the vast majority of people who choose the right site for their wants and needs, who participate in the site's activities, and who are patient and persistant, will achieve success.

Here is a selection of feedback from one of our own sites, Lovehorse.co.uk:

'Last year I received an email from Ruby2703 asking for help with her nutty horse. About a month later we met up at a show was jumping at. Within the next month we had moved in together. We have now been living together nearly a year and last evening I asked her to marry me!!!!!!! She said yes!!!! So a very very big thank you Mr Lovehorse. If it wasn't for your site I wouldn't be this happy.'

'Martin and I were members of the site when it first came on line, We started chatting on Love Horse in Feb/Mar05 I took the plunge and travelled up from Bristol to Yorkshire to meet him in the April. We clicked instantly so I found a job, moved me my horse and my dog from Bristol to Yorkshire in Oct 05. We finally got married in July last year and we couldn't be happier..... This site is great and we are both so pleased we took the plunge and joined up!!'

'Just wanted to let you know that myself and Gareth77 moved in together in a sleepy Essex coastal village back in October. I decided to take the plunge and move from my hometown in Yorkshire and its the best thing I could have ever done. We would just like to say a huge thanks to the site and let everyone know that it works. We are looking forward to a long and happy life together in the countryside.'

'Thank you for your recent emails. I am happy to announce that through your agency I have met the woman of my dreams. Hence I would like you to please cancel my profile from your web site as from now.'

'Just wanted to say thanks very much for a brilliant site, however I have now found what I've been looking for and would appreciate you removing me from your site. I have made some very good friends through your site and had I not met finefilly, I would never have met my fella, so indirectly, I guess lovehorse played a part! Many thanks and keep up the good work'

'Bear was mad enough to take me on! We've been lucky enough to go out riding together on the Polish Draught Horse and the Irish Draught X TB! We're having a fab time. Results of Lovehorse.co.uk!'

'In April i met an amazing man on this site- despite his screen name being toad! I have now found my dream equine job 15 mins from his place and will be moving up there in March! Thanks to the site and fingers crossed for the future!'

'I've found my soul mate on love horse and we are now living together.'

'Just to say I have found my soul mate from lovehorse. We are now living together at my farm . thank you for bringing us together.'

'Thank you so much for a brilliant site and congratulations on your updates version! I would with this like to ask you to delete my membership. After only a few weeks on Lovehorse I found the man I intend to spend the rest of my life with, and within a few months I will move with my daughter from Norway to Scotland to live with him. I think your site has a brilliant idea, focusing on people who like horses and rural life. Way too much now a days is made for the urban and glamorous people! Thank you for creating a contrast to that!'

'Just thought we would drop you a quick line to say many thanks to your site for bringing us together. We are very happy and are enjoying our time together very much and are looking forward to a long and happy life together. She is everything I could have ever dreamed of and more. I can't thank you enough and wish everyone else on the site the best of luck in finding the person of their dreams.'

'Thank you so much for bringing Love Sail back to life. In the past I've met some lovely people on there and had some great times at sea. I was really sad seeing it so quiet and out of date last year. This is great news!'

'I'm passionate about sailing and couldn't imagine being with someone that wasn't into being on the water; it would never work. Your site gave me the opportunity to meet someone honest, passionate, interesting, genuine and just as mad about sailing and the water as I am. Thank you.'

'Thank you so much, have met some really nice guys, genuinely good people with a passion for sailing (like me).'

'Your site is fantastic! I have met and corresponded with good, honourable people, full of integrity.'

'Thanks very much for that. I know I need to put decent photo's on etc, but I really like the site and have enjoyed watching it grow.'

'Hi Ben, just to let you know I have just returned from the Med. I met xxxxxx through the site. I am off to the Carribean on the 20th with another guy called xxxxxx that I met on Lovesail and will be sailing there for six weeks. Your site is great and I am having the time of my life. Thanks xxxxxx'

'Yes, I have met two men from the site and had some great sailing this summer from the first one'

'I've met a fantastic guy on here and we are both very happy together. Keep the faith, know what you want, find your dream and make it happen. Soon we shall set sail for the adventures of our lifetime. Ciao.'

If you are successful and find new friends or romance the why not let the site administrators know. They will publish your testimonial (without revealing your identity) and by doing so you will encourage others to follow in your path. Spread a little encouragement!