Just recently (about a month ago), I went to an old girlfriends house to see if she still lived there. She did. We sat on the porch and just started talking about what’s been happening since the last time I saw her (17 years ago). I spilled my guts about what’s been happening in my life, and she did the same.
I come to find out that she has never been married, rarely went out on a date because nobody struck the right chord with her. We talked untill almost midnight that night.
I also found out that when we were first going out years ago, she knew that I was the one for her. When we were dating, things were starting to get serious between us, and I got scared and ran. Didn’t talk with her since till this past month (though I did think of her often).
One week after we started going out again, she wanted to know what my intentions were, and I told her the truth…I want this relationship to progress as far as possible, even to the point of marriage. I told her that I made a mistake, which will never happen again. I am completely comfortable with this woman, and I have no problem talking with her (she is definately the one for me).
This weekend she is taking me on a picnic for my birthday on the 4th, and I will be taking her to a nice fancy restaurant on the 18th (3 days after her birthday)(and I still need to get her something).
I still can’t believe something like this could happen (especially to me). I know this is the one for me…I even think that I knew 17 years ago, but was too scared.
I’ll end it here, but for all the female dopers out there, I am now off of the market, but would still love to meet as many as possible, and introduce you all to my new sweetheart.
I have an ex that I think about that way. My heart knows that I could have been happy with him-but my mind says no. I can’t even find him to find out where he is now, so I’ve about given up looking.
I’m happy for you, and I hope everything works out.
You know I approve, my dear friend. And, remember, I will hold you to your promise. Only what to call me? Best ‘man’ doesn’t quite work. :eek:
Will I have to wear a tux?
I’m very happy for you, my dear. You deserve only the best. I can’t wait to meet her.
Awww… what a sweet story – I’m all goosebumpy. I’m so happy for you pipefitter. I don’t think we’ve ever met on the boards, but I have a soft spot for you – my dad was a Pipefitter, then a Shipfitter, then a Hull Technician (or a Shipfitter, then a Pipefitter, then a Hull Technician, I forget the order). Or am I incorrect in assuming you are a squid or former squid? Either way, mucho congratulatories to you and your new sweetie.
I’m still waiting for the woman of my dreams to leave her husband so I can sweep her off her feet again. College and one year post college sweetheart. Lovely girl. (sigh)
But fitter, congrats, it must have taken quite a set to go up and knock on that door. Very nice. Enjoy.
Thanks you to all who responded to my thread, I had a very nice picnic with her this weekend, it’s so nice being close to someone you love.
Persephone, I would have loved to make the dopefest, but she wasn’t the reason for my missing it (sorry, I was in Mexico). I will be at the next one, if you will be having another one this year…let me know.
For all who want to know, this will be the one for me, I have never been happier in my life. I’m glad she waited for me.
Purplebear, don’t know yet if you will have to wear a tux, but whatever you do wear, I’m sure it will look good on you!!!
Sorry I don’t have time to reply to every single one of you, but I’m limited on my brother’s computer…thanks again to all!
We’ll be having another Fest sometime soon, pipefitter, to welcome Carina42 to the neighborhood–she’s moving up here to my area. I’ll keep you posted. And you’d better bring the new SO.
I don’t care much what you want me to wear, as long as it isn’t bright orange! I’m just looking forward to being your ‘best lady’. Hmm. That doesn’t sound quite right either, that’s what your sweetie is. Best groom’s person? Too wordy. Well, we have time to think about it.
And thank you for that compliment, my friend. Don’t worry, I know you’ll be keeping your eyes on your honey, not on me that day.
Btw, dopers. I have a picture of her!!! He sent it to me this morning, in an email. I’ll be happy to share it with all of you, but I have no idea how to do that on here. If anyone wants to see what she looks like, and could help me post it here, let me know.
Hey, Persephone, I have an idea. Plan a dopefest for just before pipefitter and sweetie get married, and I’ll come up early, to meet all of the Michigan area dopers. If that’s agreeable and works out for people.
You may immediately proceed to consider yourself one d@mned lucky son-of-a-buck. If I were you, I’d kiss the ground she walks upon on a fairly routine basis. Lots of back rubs and plenty of flowers are pretty well mandatory. I’m hoping like Hades that your own list goes well beyond mine, pipe.
Incidentally, I couldn’t be happier for the both of you. I wish you and your intended every joy. It gives us all a bit more hope that maybe nature isn’t so perverse after all.
