I’d been on Match for a while and was on my last week of the subscription; I vowed to wink at 10 more people before I gave up. It was John’s first week on Match and he emailed me very soon after I winked at him. Seriously I believe now when people say “they knew this person was the one.” We met up for coffee on an awful, snowy night in Denver and really clicked… he followed up that night which I really liked. No games. From that day on we talked multiple times a day and hung out whenever our schedules allowed. It was just so easy and everything felt so right. We discovered we have one friend in common but would never have met if not for Match. Our love of travel, things to do and where we want to go in life just complimented each other so well. Right before our two-year anniversary John proposed! We plan to get married in Cozumel, Mexico at a resort we stayed at shortly after starting to date and are sooo excited!
What made you try online dating?
I traveled three weeks a month and found whenever I was home I was seeing the same people and doing the same things. I needed to do more “research” since I hadn’t dated anyone in a while. My intentions for Match was to figure out what worked for me or not… and in the end I found my husband!
What was your first date?
We met at a Starbucks for coffee. There was a huge snowstorm and he was sick and we almost canceled… I’m sure glad we didn’t!
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Sure, you’ve made your resolution to get into shape and channel your inner Gisele/Matthew McConaughey, but did you make any resolutions this year to start dating on the right foot? New Years is a great time for self-improvement, so what better time than now to stop dating your couch and venture into the real dating world! But where does one start on the journey out of singledom? Whitney Casey, our resident relationship guru, has some tips on how to be a productive single this year:
GET OUT THERE
The first step is to start putting yourself out there. That means joining a new book club or Dodgeball league, flirting with the guy you always see in the elevator, etc. Read More »
Alex and Beth
“LOVE AT FIRST CLICK”
How do two technologically impaired people from opposite coasts find each other? Match.com of course! In October of 2010, Alex took the plunge into online dating. Within four hours of searching online, he found Beth, his #1 draft pick. It was love at first click.
On their first date, Alex opened the car door for Beth (seemingly uncommon for west coasters) so Beth was already smitten. What had planned to be just a quick picnic turned into a 5-hour date including a petting zoo and trip to the Berkeley Rose Garden. Alex still claims he hired the musicians who were playing there when they arrived. On the 3rd date, Beth brought over some greasy (gluten-free of course) man-food to Alex’s apartment and they watched the Giants game. Alex and his belly fell in love. Over pupusas, they discussed their future! Things progressed quickly and they moved into a cozy Berkeley bungalow. Read More »
Leave these cozy (but frumpy) boots for the home.
It’s officially the dead of winter, but that doesn’t mean your cold weather style has to be lackluster as well. We asked our Match.com members what winter attire of the opposite sex turns them on, and which garb they should leave in the mud room when heading out on a date. Gents, do you often find yourself growing out your facial scruff from No-shave-mber to mid March? Ladies, can you often be seen tromping through snow in a puff coat that looks like you moonlight as the Abominable Snowman? Find out if your winter-wear trends have you exciting or frightening your dates: Read More »
I was a young professional just starting out in Columbus, OH and after coming out of a few unsuccessful relationships from college I was ready to meet someone completely new. I went out to lunch with a girlfriend who was also single for lunch to catch up. After a few glasses of wine, we joked about how we would be single forever and that we should just start online dating. We came back to my place after lunch and continued to talk about the what-if’s of online dating. I always said “oh, I’ll do that when I’m 35 and desperate” or “I’m 23, I’m too young for that, I’ll just meet someone out at a bar or concert.”
After thinking about it (for an hour), I finally said you know what, I’m going to do it. It’s not easy meeting new people at bars and restaurants. You don’t want to be that person that walks up to someone good looking at a grocery store to get their phone number while they’re trying to buy shredded cheese. Why not weed all the bad ones out and just “try it”? So that day, I filled out the survey and my friend and I laughed at the questions and didn’t take it very seriously at first. After an hour long interrogation of my hopes and aspirations of the man of your dreams… finally… YOUR MATCHES. Read More »
Brendan and Kim
Brendan: When I met Kim, I knew that she was a down to earth girl who I felt comfortable just being myself around. From our first date, I knew that she was easy to talk to and fun to be with. She has pushed me to be more independent and together we have formed an unbreakable bond. Kim is my best friend and I’m so happy to call her my fiancé.
Kim: When I met Brendan, I knew he was a diamond in the rough. I fell in love with his manners; he was such a gentleman. I never ever had a guy open my car door, and in time he became my best friend. I found myself changing for the better. He was someone who I respect and wanted to be more like (kindness and gentle beyond belief). He is hands down my best friend.
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At Match.com, we receive countless stories of success everyday, and we feel so fortunate to be able to touch the lives of so many great members. This particular success story caught our eyes- and our hearts. James reached out to us with an offer we couldn’t refuse- to help him propose to his girlfriend, Chandelle. See his original email below, and check out the video to see a preview of how we captured all the special moments of James’ proposal. You can see the proposal in its entirety right here on the Match.com blog on Monday, December 26th. Read More »
Aaron and Melissa
Without match.com Aaron and I never would have met. Granted, we had a mutual friend or two on Facebook, but neither one of us would have had the guts to contact each other if it wasn’t for a chance connection on match. After Aaron saw my profile in his Daily matches and noticed I hadn’t winked or emailed him, he sent me a personal email. His story was a little more unique than most. After an accident in the ocean he was left a quadriplegic. Although his dating life was still active, it was just different. He honestly went on match without the highest of expectations. As his profile stated “it definitely takes a special person to be with me.” Who would have thought I was that special person? In all honesty, at first, I didn’t. After Aaron’s email introducing himself and reading over his profile I could absolutely tell why Match had connected the two of us. We both loved being outdoors, seemed to have a very similar sense of humor and our values were definitely in line. I unfortunately knew virtually nothing about quadriplegia and wasn’t sure that jumping into a relationship with Aaron was the best thing to do. I was honest and let him know this and our friendship quickly grew. From there it didn’t take too long for the two of us to realize that Match was absolutely right on, and our romantic relationship began. Read More »
Champagne for two!
For New Year’s Eve (or any special occasion), you and your date don’t always have food and drink first on your mind- its more about the experience and the atmosphere. That being said, just because you stay in for New Year’s Eve doesn’t mean the evening should lack any luster that a night on the town would offer. Think about ambiance (candles, nice place settings, music) and dress your best— the more effort you make into creating the right mood, the more special your date will feel. Here are some tips on creating a relaxed yet impressive date night at home: Read More »
