Nope. No offense taken. You brought the reality into the discussion, and it is important to keep that at the forefront. Thankfully we’re both adults in our 40s, with careers, lives and responsibilities, so we see it as such.
This is why I love the dope, you guys are solid, caring and honest 
So… what did you think of the movie?
Reminds me of when I met my partner, 25 years ago. I hope you both turn out as happy as we have.
i find people can be angels for about 6-12 months, then they become humans with issues you have to deal with. ymmv.
Am I the only one who thought this was going to be an OP about cheating on the wife of 20+ years? I can’t tell you how happy it made me to read the next sentence about the impending divorce.
I’m so happy for you guys Fool. 
Yea, this had crossed my mind… 
but for now I’m going with my heart, and it’s all smiles 
Thanks all for the good words and good advice. I’m off on my date.
Nice love story. Now I feel a bit like a heel for posting the thread about walking between the angles…
Hope you have (had) a nice date.
It’s great that you had a nice time and a close connection with another person. And I wouldn’t want to rain on that parade. But I feel obligated to point out that real people aren’t angels. They’re flawed. Don’t put people on pedestals. Accept them and respect them for what they really are.
I found mine twenty years ago. Conga-rats, amigo. Spend the rest of your life making her happy and she will do the same.
Awesome story! And beautifully told, good job!
I wish you nothing but happiness! Do update us on the date, y’know, when you come back down to earth.
Geez, I didn’t know men could be so sappy 
O my goodness me, yes!
Fool in the Rain, enjoy that feeling. You are a lucky man.
Your story made me smile and made me hopeful!
Ahhhh… There may be hope for me after all.
I’m very, very happy for you!
We had our date on Friday, and we had a great time. Went to Olive Garden for dinner, and Les Miserables was very very good. If you enjoy musicals, I highly recommend it.
Saturday we went to my family’s Christmas gathering, and they welcomed her with open arms. She fit right in, and everyone had a good time.
side note: My family is so big (aunts, uncles, cousins, etc) that we gather the following Saturday after Thanksgiving and Christmas without everyone having to rush around on those holidays.
On Monday, we did some mundane errands together and simply enjoyed each other company.
On New Years Eve, I met her family and spent the evening with them bringing in the new year. It was a great time.
Yes, the reality of it is the shine will wear off a bit, and we know that. But, as we spend more time together, it is becoming apparent to us that we may have found our soulmates, and that alone is worth yelling from the mountain tops. Thanks for sharing that with me.
Again, thanks all for the good words and good advice, it is very much appreciated. It is nice to know I have found a huge group of friends on the Dope to talk to and get honest responses and advice. Life is good, thanks.
It sounds like you two match like a favorite pair of warm gloves on a cold day.
(May your hands never be cold.)
Oh, you pump anybody with enough dopamine, they turn sappy.
Here’s an optimistic realist observation - the initial infatuation doesn’t last forever, but true love doesn’t happen without it. In other words, nothing’s a guarantee, but if you don’t flip, that’ll never work long term.
One day I was performing at a gig in the park. When we went on break, this man came up to me and said their band was looking for a singer. There was an instant electrical connection. He was such a hottie and the guitar player in our band knew him and said he was a nice person, so I agreed to check out one of their rehearsals.
That night, after it was over, he called me. We talked until nearly dawn. He told me that there was just something about me and he knew that in some kind of way I was meant to be important in his life.
We will celebrate our 6th wedding anniversary in June. 
Sweet.
It certainly sets the tone & habits for the relationship.