He Bought a Ring After Date No. 1
The people behind the profile handles “Mountie21” and “Armywil1359” are now man and wife, but it took the techno-magic of the Internet to connect them. Here’s what inspired Mary to try it out… “I had been single for a long time and did not have time to go on dates,” she says. “Your site was my first experience with online dating.”
As a single guy interested in exploring the possibility of an interracial relationship, Thomas was impressed by the array of options we could offer him. “Your site provided greater access to more people than the local scene,” he says.
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While she had high hopes of finding love on the other side of a screen, Mary was “not at all” convinced she would actually be successful. Thomas says he was “very confident,” however. It didn’t hurt that he took a proactive approach… “Thomas reached out first, via email,” Mary says. She felt that the essence of his humanity came through in his profile and their earliest interactions.
“Mary’s beauty caught my eye first,” Thomas admits. That said, it was the totality of her that told him they were a great match. But the getting-to-know-you process took time. “We had months of contact before meeting,” Thomas recalls. As the calendar pages kept turning, they were increasingly encouraged by their first impressions. Mary tells us that “the conversations were great, the chemistry was right. I thought he was good looking, polite and down to earth.”
With no reason not to, they made arrangements for their first date. “I was always ready to meet her,” Thomas tells us. He remembers his reaction to Mary in the flesh. “Stunningly beautiful, great smile, and so hot!” She thought he was “Gorgeous, tall. Lovely eyes. Just so good looking!”
Their evening together proved to be a special one. “The chemistry was great in every sense of the word, and in all aspects,” reports Mary. Thomas was surprised at how much fun they had, saying “it went better than expected.” He was certainly ready to see her again. “I knew she was a keeper!”
Mary was really into him and didn’t want to blow it. “I was open to anything. I did not want to raise expectations. I hoped it would last forever, though!”
Little she did know, Thomas was putty in her hands. Not only was he “positive” they would go out a second time, he was convinced they were destined for long-term love. “I bought an engagement ring,” he confesses.
So it was full steam ahead! We asked if there’s anything they appreciate about each other that didn’t come across in the profile. “Her personality was more exposed [in real life],” answers Thomas. “And she was even more beautiful than her profile picture!” Mary notes that “he’s very peaceful and patient with me, and not necessarily with everyone else.”
So what about that ring Thomas bought? When did it come out of the box? The duo were on vacation together when proposal night came. Mary says he popped the question “on one knee, in a hotel room. It was a complete surprise when he went to one knee! I did not realize what was happening.”
While Mary is “very similar” to the mental picture Thomas had of his future spouse, she didn’t expect to get hitched to someone like him. He was very different from who I thought I would date or marry,” Mary reveals. “I surprised myself!”
Now that she’s with Thomas, though, Mary wouldn’t change a thing. “I enjoy the partnership and just doing things with one person I truly love,” she says. “It has taught me to be more giving, loving, and patient. It also has taught me that the world does not revolve around me only.”
Thomas is still basking in the glow of his dream come true. “I am very happily married, still in love, and I have exactly the woman I was looking for!” he exclaims.
Did their dating experiences teach them anything that might be helpful to others? “Be patient and do not rush,” advises Mary. “The right one is out there somewhere and when you meet him, you will know. It won’t be long to engage/marry.”
For the men out there, Thomas suggests a focused approach. “Do not try to talk to too many women at once,” he says. “Find the one you like the best and concentrate on her.”
While the story of Thomas and Mary is a model case, we definitely don’t advise buying a ring after one date!
174 responses to "He Bought a Ring After Date No. 1"
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iykefavour says:Posted: 06 Sep 16
what a story, life is all about love. i wish them a wonderful married life
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NickyI1 says:Posted: 27 Aug 16
All you need is a beautiful title song for your love story! Cheers!
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telem says:Posted: 19 Jul 16
Oh my Goodness, it's really beautiful. Happy marriage. You make never jealous...am happy for you. Wish I find mine Soon..
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jossynamz says:Posted: 20 Apr 16
I really like your story.hope I will my true love soon
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MsSibbs says:Posted: 28 Mar 16
Good on you both. I know you have the best wife. I was shocked to see Marys face. I last saw her many years ago and she has always had a good heart. She supported me as graduate trainee. She is a lovely person with a beautiful heart. I am happy for you both. Sibongile
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michelleg49 says:Posted: 22 Mar 16
Thank you, this was up lifting, may God bless your marriage .
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lost13 says:Posted: 17 Mar 16
to each his or her own live & let live mind ur own bizz take care of ur own life
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Westernian says:Posted: 16 Mar 16
I mean,I hope she didn't accept out of desperace,if she did then they won't last long.
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Westernian says:Posted: 16 Mar 16
She was lucky but this will last not out of desperace.
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ReneeAbeeku says:Posted: 12 Mar 16
Love Conquers all. I hope we all find what's needed to complete this cycle of our lives as I know my partner is out there some where too. :)
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Rao786 says:Posted: 22 Apr 16
Love is life but with a sweet and cute and sincere wife or girlfriend
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sagarhari says:Posted: 08 Mar 16
Nice... i hope i have also some day my dream girl...
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0811 says:Posted: 28 Jan 16
Sometime you have to be driven by what your instincts tells you unlike relying on other people's ideas/advice. Believe me, there are men out there who are as scared as some women are because just trusting a person on first date isn't easy...but it happens as we have seen to our friends here.......
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0811 says:Posted: 27 Jan 16
I cant wait to be on the testimony list. May God bless all of you..........
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Delmawonder says:Posted: 29 Dec 15
Congrats! Stories like this keeps me hopefull!
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pebbles_2u says:Posted: 30 Oct 15
Girl,,, be careful. He sounds like a codependent personality and they can be all into you when you when you are just not their yet. If you are feeling him...then all is good but if not you have to tell him.
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Ahvi says:Posted: 25 Dec 15
I love everything about this they were not bound by other peoples dictates, thoughts and beliefs, they felt it in the heart, they felt the spirit, the energy and they did not complicate a simple issue.. let's make it happen, they broke through many boundaries and obstacles jumped over many hurtles to dive straight into the love I like everything about this you know they didn't go through the door sneaking she did not check the cell phone and phone calls who you talking to? where you going? and what? After they met they felt the other note in a vision jump right into it I would have done the exact same thing we too grown to be full in the raw. are you serious? yes! Great I'm serious too. OK let's go for it. I love it love it love it love it keep it coming. I'm still looking for a beautiful woman I have faith am not the least bit discouraged I'm very encouraged. Peace.......
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Maggie610 says:Posted: 27 Oct 15
It is good to know that there are some good guy out there. It is hard finding a good guy.
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Nikeala says:Posted: 25 Oct 15
This keeps me hopeful. Congratulations to the two of them.
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Mirandene says:Posted: 14 Oct 15
Yes thats lovely if they both know what they want oh please buy that ring, i hope i find. My man soon though. I love the stories but here to get mine
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krrishna says:Posted: 19 Sep 15
Good fortune,i hope my own will come oneday as an unexpected dream
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Sweetmama5 says:Posted: 23 Aug 15
I hope someday I might find a man like that.
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AngelRider says:Posted: 09 Aug 15
We are out there ladies look outside your parameters
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lycious1 says:Posted: 30 Jul 15
I wish I could b this luck,I wait till I met u one day
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Engel88 says:Posted: 28 Jul 15
Awesome
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gaily6411 says:Posted: 19 Nov 14
I love your story, I love to see people who are genuinely in love. I wish for you a long and happy marriage, may God bless your union.
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Its always great to find a great partner love conquer all odss