Laura and Tim will be married March 2, 2019. Christian Mingle is delighted to have been a part of their love story and wish them every happiness for their future together.
How did you meet? What was your first date like?
I was a bit discouraged by the lack of compatible men in the area, to the point of letting my subscription expire and deleting the account entirely.
On a Tuesday evening, a message appeared with the name “Tim” and my a very handsome profile was appeared – a 99% match AND he lived in the same city!
I was giddy and insisted on meeting for lunch. Much to my surprise, Tim agreed to meet the next day (!) at a popular lunch spot. Arriving 5 minutes early (uncommon for me), I was able to see Tim as he entered the restaurant.
I coyly turned around to greet him with a smile that quickly turned to a grin – He was taller than I expected and had striking blue eyes.
Tim later told me he “instantly felt like he meeting with an old friend.”
We shook hands, and Tim later told me he “instantly felt like he meeting with an old friend.” Our lunch date flew by as we talked about faith, life, dreams, challenges, and we agreed to a second date the following evening.
Describe the moment you knew it was true love!
Our second date is what sealed the deal. We opened up about the big hurts in our lives. We realized our big dreams, the ones a person often keeps hidden and private, were the same. As we left the restaurant my playful touch and Tim’s protective nature made us a great fit.
We realized our big dreams, the ones a person often keeps hidden and private, were the same.
I turned to him and said, “I won’t be dating anyone else and would appreciate if you extend the same to me.” Was it true love that second night? No. Was it a glimpse of the relationship that would begin deepening the next days, months, and years? You bet. And, we’re getting married 3/2/19… Yippee!
Watching and learning about his character, hearing his dry sense of humor, and seeing him interact with other people helped me fall in love with Tim. We talked for the first month about our extreme infatuation (he lost his appetite and I couldn’t sleep!) but thankfully God carried us through that into the true love we now have.
What advice would you give other Christian Mingle members?
If possible, take the leap and go on an actual date sooner rather than later! This prevents you from creating a person in your mind based on a profile, only to be disappointed when you meet face-to-face. Obviously, be safe and smart, and always communicate where you are and who you’re with. Go as far as to have someone “chaperone” you from afar!
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