Online Dating Fulfills The Destiny Of Two Singletons

It Was Meant To Be

A friend of mine is in love.  She’s head over heels.  She and her new man have recently come back from a romantic weekend away in Edinburgh.  They’ve been going out for about six months now and everything is looking very rosy indeed.  They met on an online dating site.

A year ago, Sarah was single and jobless.  Her long term relationship with her over-bearing and sometimes abusive boyfriend had thankfully, albeit it painfully, come to an end.  At around the same time, she was made redundant.  She went through a short period of anxiety, grief and unhappiness, but, being a naturally very bubbly person, soon turned her situation into a positive – a whole new life beckoned; a chance to start again with who knew what exciting encounters around the corner.

Within a couple of months, she had secured a new job in London.  Rather than commuting the hour to work, she decided to brave it and at the ripe age of 43, rented a room in a flat in Putney.  She was branching out, trying new things, meeting new people.  Never a fan of internet dating, her landlady, Debbie convinced her to join the site she was on and she went on a few dates.  They were alright.  No one special came through but at least now she realised that there were some nice people out there in cyber land.  One night, Debbie had a date and all went well.  She introduced him briefly to Sarah and she gave Debbie the thumbs up.  Although Debbie was very keen, much to her disappointment, nothing came of the date with Simon, and Sarah thought no more of it.

A few weeks later, Sarah tried again to find a suitable match on the dating site.  Her job was going well, she had great friends around her and her confidence was starting to shine through again.  But there was just one thing missing, a relationship.  She logged on and checked her messages.  One profile stood out for her and she started communicating with him.  They got on very well, seemed to share all the same interests, had the same sense of humour and banter.  When she clicked on the photo, she thought she recognised him, but wasn’t quite sure and thought, ‘What the hell, he sounds good fun,’ and they arranged to meet.

When she got to the meeting place, a wine bar in Fulham, Sarah realised why his picture was familiar.  It was Simon, Debbie’s previous internet date.  It was him whose profile she had matched up with completely randomly and within a very short time, they fell madly in love. Sarah and Simon were amazed that of all the profiles that had attracted them, they ended up with someone they had already met – a sure sign that something special was about to happen.  That was six months ago and after spending their first romantic weekend away together, they’re now planning their first long holiday.  Sarah couldn’t be happier.  There’s only one slight problem, how do they break the news to Debbie?

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!