She's lovin' it
Boredom and the desire to rev up his love life motivated James to try online dating. He sampled other sites before ours, but we’re the ones who introduced him to his wife!
Perusing the many profiles at his fingertips, James found one that stood out. A member with the username “drkandlvly2” spoke to him, somehow. He had to reach out to her. “I thought I’d be lucky if she even answered me,” he says.
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The club scene sure hadn’t introduced Sandra to the man of her dreams, so she thought she’d give online dating a shot. Two months later, on January 3rd, she got an email from James wishing her a Happy New Year...
By that point he’d been a member of our site for a year. She checked out his profile and liked what she saw. “I thought he was cute,” she says. “And exactly my type.”
After a few weeks of online courtship, they spoke on the phone. “Our first conversation was two hours long, and it was great,” Sandra recounts. James came away thrilled. “She seemed to really like me,” he says.
Fresh off that success, the pair decided to meet for the often-dreaded first date. Would it be awkward, disappointing or just not a great fit? None of the above. This date would change their lives forever…
The plan was dinner and drinks at a nice restaurant in Chicago’s Hyde Park. Sandra’s first impressions were good. “He had a great smile and he was easy to talk to,” she says. “I guess he just made me feel comfortable, because we never ran out of things to talk about.”
James was blown away by his female companion. “I was surprised this gorgeous model from Miami had even showed up!” he laughs. “She was both beautiful and genuine.” What surprised Sandra most? “That I wanted to kiss him,” she says. “So I did!”
As they began the wonderfully dizzying process of falling in love, James and Sandra found there was much more to each other than a dating profile could capture. She was struck by her beloved’s attentiveness and James found himself impressed with Sandra’s wisdom. He adds, “I’ve never felt so understood by another person.”
After awhile, it seemed clear to both that it was either time to take this relationship to the next level or to walk away. “I told him I wasn’t girlfriend material,” Sandra says, drawing out the suspense. “I said, ‘I want to get married!’”
“She’s given me faith,” James says of his wife. Sandra can’t believe how much James has changed her life for the better. “He encourages me to do things I never thought of doing, like starting my own image consulting business,” she says. “James is very supportive… and really sexy. I’m lovin’ it! Everyone should be this blessed!”
If only every person looking for a love like this could find their Sandra or James. The couple advises singles to “Be true to yourself. Be honest with the other person—don’t fake it!”
No doubt about it, this love story is definitely the real deal.
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Beautifull10 says:Posted: 24 Feb 16
I love it!! Congrats, you two!!! :) True love still exists. :)
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titinuan says:Posted: 03 Feb 16Awesome, perfect match, wishing them the best.
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honestand40 says:Posted: 18 Jan 15I truly have to say this is my fav couple I wish I could email them great story I wish them a life of happiness !!! Way go
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valspikie says:Posted: 12 Dec 14I love this story, I have been looking for a person to love me genuinely so I pray I will meet my James here.
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blak_diamond says:Posted: 11 Apr 12
Congratulations to the lovely couples wish to tell my own story someday.
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andrewpearson42 says:Posted: 31 Dec 11oh yeah looking good thanks for the image
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Nakisha15 says:Posted: 22 Dec 11This is the most lovely story ever it had almost brought tears on my eyes...congradulations to you both of you i trully hope that someday God will bless the rest of us with so much love as we continue to seek ...
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prettypepper says:Posted: 17 Dec 11Sandra, My Sister, if ever we meet, you owe me one as I introduced James to the site! What a lovely couple you make! Congratulations you two!
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Cart1976 says:Posted: 27 Feb 11i can decorate the wededing lol ,i's t so awesome and you both look so happy,i was married for 15 to my sweety before he passed he was white as well,,,so congrats to you both!!
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EarthAngel3 says:Posted: 27 Feb 11@Misse01, hey girl! You are fierce I had to chk out your profile. Now chk out mine. Very similar huh?? What is up w/these so-called men? And of course I wish the 2 lovebirds featured here, the best.
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Tayra01 says:Posted: 22 Feb 11
Good story! I am happy for you both. Good luck!
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Misse01 says:Posted: 21 Feb 11
Good luck to Sandra and James! Perhaps things will look up for me.
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WantedUtopia says:Posted: 20 Feb 11
So happy for both of you. Your story has given me hope not to give up on finding my soul mate. Good luck!
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gingerlily16 says:Posted: 20 Feb 11
Good luck to you both! I am happy that you found love.
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misspixyee says:Posted: 19 Feb 11
Good luck and congrats on the up and coming engagement :0)
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Nissa says:Posted: 17 Feb 11Sandra and James, Good luck! I hope you stay together forever and i hope to find that special someone too.
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