James and Geraldine had lived long lives—let’s just say both are eligible for senior-citizen discounts—but found themselves single and looking for love. Loneliness drove Geraldine, a retired Texan, to join our site. James, a farmer in Iowa, signed up because he saw that there were “a number of available women, and pretty ones!”
Many couples admit that, at the outset, they weren’t confident online dating would bring them the love they sought. But these two, despite growing up in a world without personal computers, much less the Internet, had a good feeling about it right from the start. “I felt that the one for me was on this site,” Geraldine says. James agrees. “I felt positive I would find someone.”
James was a member for five months and Geraldine for five weeks before their paths crossed. She viewed his profile and was struck by his stoic charisma. Geraldine elaborates, “I was impressed with his overalls and his smile.”
James saw that an attractive woman in his age range had checked him out. So he looked her up. “I liked her profile… her smile and puppy-dog brown eyes,” he recalls.
They whiled away pleasant hours on the phone, joking around and getting to know each other. Their passions in life were similar: religion, politics, dancing. But there is one common interest they have yet to share. “We like bowling, but we have not been able to find open lanes yet,” James laments.
The road to romance was bumpy at first. On the evening of their first date, the moon and stars were not in evidence and between the darkness and Geraldine’s GPS device, fate conspired to delay her. She arrived much later than expected. “I was hooked to the point of driving 1250 miles, due to a TomTom error, to meet him in person!” She says.
“I was pacing the floor until she came,” James chimes in. Geraldine might have arrived frustrated, but she left with the certainty that her long journey was not in vain. “I was sure we were a match,” she says. “And we continued to see each other…”
At this stage of his life, James prefers to speak the unvarnished truth. Geraldine appreciated his candor about his intentions for dating. James says, “I told her I wouldn’t string her along. Either I would marry a woman or dump her.”
Well, he sure didn’t dump her. One day, the couple went out on a normal outing. “I took her to the jewelry store and it was closed on Monday, but the owner happened to be in the building and let us in.”
Just like that, they were picking out engagement rings. “I am marrying my Jim and can hardly wait,” Geraldine laughs. “He considers my every feeling before he does anything. He is the joy of my life even though we are in our senior years.”
James dotes on Geraldine and fixes breakfast for her every day. It sure doesn’t feel like work. “We’re acting like 20-year old kids, kissing in public,” he says. “Gerri and I get along great. I am as happy as I have been in years. I grin like an old possum all of the time!”
With their accumulated life experience filtered through the joy of an autumn romance, both James and Geraldine have wisdom to share with singles still looking. “Be truthful with the people you meet,” she advises. “Don’t try to change anyone to make them what you want them to be.”
“Life is nothing but a speck in time,” James says. “Take it from someone who is over 70 years old. A person is non-reloadable. Don’t play games.”
God bless James and Geradline! Their story has taught something about being positive.
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May the Lord bless you guys! I am so happy for you 2! Just can’t wait to meet my night!
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Love is ageless. I love this couple.
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Aren’t they so cute?
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Great advice! old is gold and i agree these couples are very cute togther.God bless both of them
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How cute!!
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That is the best story I have heard…ever!
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Is a sweety story
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Theres still hope for me then!! This is definitely heartwarming tale.
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May GOD continue to Bless you both and you are truly an Inspiration:), in reminding me that honesty has always been the best policy:). Beautiful smiles/couple:).
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May GOD Continue To Bless These Two, Inspiring Story!!!!!!!!!
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I’m romantically inspired by this timeless couple. I never thought I would read a story like this, its given a whole new meaning to long distance love…
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What a beautiful couple….may you have many years of happiness together!!
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What a wonderful time to get married….many happy days to both!!!
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Wow, what a miracle…am happy for u both..may God continue to bless your home in Jesus Name, Amen
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Great story..honesty is the way to go..no surprises later…God bless you two
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Thats so encouraging…..if we are honest,there is no reason why we shouldnt meet our partners.Age is not an issue……we need to love and be loved at all times……..at whatever age.
ALL THE BEST TO THE TWO
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I am so happy for James and Geradline…their love story brought tears to my eyes and gives me hope for my future and that I may also find that special someone that make my heart smile.
congratulations for having the courage to to love experience and grow as one.
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You are so encouraging to me. I know there is someone for me. Thank you for sharing, and the best of everything in life to both of you.
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Tyrant!!!
Be more cheerful!! LOL I think i as well will find the right one in my 70′s..come to think about it i will know all the tricks there is in the book when it comes to finding the wrong ones!!!
Be blessed
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I promised myself that I wouldn’t cry, but this ROMANTIC story really brought a TEAR to my eye. It just gives me HOPE that in another 80 or 90 years I’ll find the LOVE of my LIFE.
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This is so sweet!
It’s nice that two people from a generation that never allowed for this kind of relationship can overcome the barriers society forced on them in their youth. Very beautiful.
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As long as there is life there is hope to be happy, and be loved. God Bless Them Both, and may they live out their lives happy, and in love together. What else is there to say.
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wow this very cute and encouraging.As long as there is life, anything is possible.wishing you guys all the best and most of God’s blessings.
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I did cry. She liked his overalls and smile. He liked her smile and puppy dog brown eyes. Simple and sweet. No games.God bless your union. Be happy. Life’s to short.
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So inspiring!Its sweet at seventy as is in seventeen.Love is not about age,its never too late for love.Congratulations James and Geraldine!
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This is such a grand and wonderful story. I’m glad they found each other…no one should have to be alone
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How wonderful and beautiful!! Be honest about how you feel and keep your heart open and love will truly bloom!! Beautiful story!!
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That is a great story for this two newly wedds.
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Amazing love story, God bless you both and thank you for sharing
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OOOOHHHHHH THEY LOOK SO SWEEET…….
<3
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This is amazing and wonderful story, love @ seventies, what a great romance, its purely impossible became possible and raises much hope for many in search, congrat Mr James and Geraldine.
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Thank you for sharing your story. What an inspiration. I am 44 and was about to lose faith. I wish you two the very best.
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OMG This is just to cute for words
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Ok. I won’t give up. Thanks James and Geraldine
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One of the most beautiful true stories of true love!I am convinced mine is happening too.God is faithful.
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That good for them good look and it sweet
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I love the story it so sweet and loveable he is a good man to Gerald
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I lke this story and it has influenced me to think hard about a proposal that has been offered to me.I might have the next success story .Give me a month or so and i’ll be be here.
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I lke this story and it has influenced me to think hard about a proposal that has been offered to me.I might have the next success story .Give me a month or so and i’ll be be here.
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Wow! I like the story “wish the best” I hope I would get mine too here.
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great story,and im really happy for them both ,but are there any more men out there like James, if so please hook me up thanks
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This is truly an inspiration….love can be found at any.time if yoy have faith and be honest.
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This is what I call “DESTINY CONNECTION”! Quite inspiring. Bravo to both of u and many happy years together.
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Awesome story and very encouraging for all of us!! Best wishes James and Geraldine
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That is really nice. I can’t wait until I meet someone sweet.
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Wow god bless u both,that’s is so romantic wow
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Wow, what an inspiring story. Am never gonna give up on love
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“A person is non-reloadable” – good advise.
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