Scared to Let Her Guard Down
A few months into Ashley’s first online dating experience and James’s third, they found each other on our site. “I was not confident at all,” Ashley reveals about her state of mind at that moment. “I had no idea what to expect [from Internet personals].”
In this particular story it was the lady who found the gentleman. Ashley says she really liked James’ profile – especially the pics… “He was so cute!” Trusting her gut reaction, Ashley decided to get in touch with James. “I sent the first message out,” she recalls. “Flirting, and not expecting a response.”
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James had no qualms about responding, as he found Ashley charming. “She was very outgoing! She also had similar goals as myself.” From there the correspondence came fast and furious. Ashley was encouraged by what she learned about the person behind the profile. “He felt very comfortable and familiar while talking through email,” Ashley notes.
Feeling fully ready to convene on the other side of the screen, Ashley and James made plans to meet. The location for Date No. 1 was the Cheesecake Factory, with its enormous menu. The man who walked through the door met with Ashley’s approval… “He’s so handsome, and has some beautiful skin,” she remembers thinking. James’ first thought, he tells us, was also physical in nature: “She’s got a cute booty!”
As the date progressed, James became increasingly impressed with Ashley’s personality. “She was very warm and caring,” he says. Ashley liked that he didn’t overdo it. “He was very soft spoken, and still is. He hasn’t changed one bit!”
They parted that night giddy with optimism. “I called a friend as soon as I walked away from him to say, ‘he was so cute and sweet, and I absolutely have to see him again!’” laughs Ashley. Unsurprisingly, James was ready to see her again “right away.”
They did see each other again – many times, in fact. But realizing he might be right for her only freaked Ashley out, at first. “I was scared to let my guard down, because I had been hurt so many times in the past,” she admits. James nods. “She was used to being left in previous relationships. I had to show her that I was here to stay!”
There was a pretty big bump in the road, too. “We got into a disagreement a few months into the relationship,” Ashley tells us. “I stayed in bed and cried all day because I was so sad. That had never happened in my life! I realized that I cared for him deeply.” She may not have known it at the time, but she had nothing to worry about. “I felt like I didn’t want to live without her,” confesses James. It was then that the duo realized they were truly in love.
Ashley appreciates many qualities about her partner that weren’t covered in James’s dating profile. “He’s emotional... very modest and humble,” she says to list a few. James admires Ashley’s ambitions. “I knew my type was a woman with goals, and she still challenges herself daily, which I love.”
James also wants to highlight Ashley’s nurturing nature. “She’s very attentive,” he observes. “She always makes sure I’m healthy and happy.” Ashley says that thoughtfulness is a two-way street with them. “I didn’t realize how serious he is about love,” she marvels. “He always makes it a point to SHOW me he loves me daily, not just tell me.”
With such an intense and intensely fulfilling relationship, it was only a matter of time before James popped the question. Ashley fills us in on the details. “After one year of dating, we went to a new restaurant and, in the middle of the restaurant, he got down on one knee and proposed!” Her answer came without hesitation: “Yes!”
Here are Ashley’s reflections on what their relationship has meant to her. “Love makes life worth living,” she says. “I also just became the mother to a beautiful baby girl because of love!”
“I’m the happiest I’ve ever been,” declares James. “I have my best friend with me, for life.”
To singles searching for a romance of this magnitude, Ashley says, “Don’t be discouraged... KEEP GOING!” James reminds everyone that “the right person will come along, and you’ll just know; you won’t have to force it.”
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M04654 says:Posted: 11 Dec 21This is so beautiful even me one day I hopes to get my spouse here
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Pru88 says:Posted: 07 Nov 21That is so beautiful! I believe one day I will meet the right person.
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Pru88 says:Posted: 07 Nov 21
That's lovely! I believe one day I will meet the right person.
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carribeangal says:Posted: 04 Aug 20I' m not afraid to let my guard down...No one really seems serious...Guys poor their hearts out with huge summaries about themselves and they actually have a hidden agenda..I decided to give it one last shot
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Beegabz says:Posted: 03 Aug 20All the best, so hope to meet someone here as well
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JSTRIP says:Posted: 07 Jul 20We getting all of them for it be ova. Great looking couple
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OnlyP27 says:Posted: 16 Sep 19Hopefully one day it will be my story up there receiving all the comments
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Tikiii says:Posted: 13 Sep 19
I fell for a man on this when it was first introduced to me. I was so confused I was so miserable. I had so much going on outside of this one website that it just didn't compute with me that's the one that probably would have treated me the best was right before my eyes on this website. I know what it feels like to really want to be loved and I do believe this person would have given me that. But I was so skeptical and non-conforming and not willing to accept the fact that maybe somebody really cared for me and wanted to take care of me. I still look for the man that will penetrate my heart. He's viewed me so many times that I know that he truly thinks about me all the time and I think about him all the time too. I know this man would give me everything I ever asked for when I see other people getting together and working out on these sites you know they have beautiful weddings and just everything working out so perfectly this man would have done that for me a long time ago had I not been so stupid. I let him down and I feel like I was no better than the other crap that is out there on these websites these days I'm not that type of person. I just don't know how to handle the attention for more than one person but when I keep coming back to the same person over and over again I know there's something there and I really do care for him and he's on this site and he's perfect but I haven't given him a chance. One day I will come to my senses and maybe give him the chance that he deserves I will stay on this site for that reason
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Godis4all says:Posted: 16 Sep 19
I know what you mean Queen.
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Tikiii says:Posted: 20 Sep 19
So far so good.. we are texting...talking sharing ourselves from a distance but he's worth it. I finally came to my senses and want the most from this man.
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