Happy First Face Day, Sweetie

[tvordlj]

One year ago on this date, i got off a train (an hour later than expected as it happened) and crossed a busy concourse. He didn't see me at first because someone had asked him for directions. The next thing i knew, our faces were inches apart and time stood still. It was the first face to face meeting with gramie_dee and the week exceeded our expectations. We decided that July 12th would be our "first face day" anniversary and he actually sent me a card to mark it :) We're still looking forward. More and more i've heard of successful relationships that started on the internet. Yes, a few still fail in the end but that's not any different than those where people have met offline.

Comments

[zoo-music-girl.livejournal.com]

Awww, congratulations!

[sparklielizard.livejournal.com]

Congratulations indeed! It's so lovely that you're both so happy :-)))

Of course online relationships (or rather, where people meet online) have just the same chances as normal ones. If anything they're more likely to be successful once you've got past the initial hurdles as you can tell a lot more about someone and how compatible they might be from their writing than from their being drunk in a pub where most people meet!

I'm never sure if I could say I met Steve online or not. I wouldn't have met him if it wasn't for the Internet, and I first came across him online posting in Suzi's journal, but I met him before he was on my friends list, so it is difficult to say!!

I guess it's just over a year since we first met as well! I still remember quite clearly how nervous, but really excited you were! :-)

[kate-r.livejournal.com]

Congratulation, when relationships from the internet work it's as you have said no different from any other ways an means of meeting people. My last two serious relationships were spawned from meeting on the internet or through a personal add and I don't regret meeting that way and, especially for the internet, would heartily recommend it. I think you get to know a person more deeply through correspondance rather than presence and it can build intensely powerful and lasting bonds. Good for you and for ever may it last!

[sendingsmiles.livejournal.com]

Congratulations to both of you, how wonderful!!

[girfan.livejournal.com]

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!

At least you can't get a ribbing like J and I do (we met on April Fool's Day!).

[aditi-.livejournal.com]

Aww that's so sweet! :)

[trixiedelarue.livejournal.com]

so that was why you had the post with "I have the best boyfriend in the land" was it lol

Happy first face day hehehehee

[gramie-dee.livejournal.com]

HAPPY FIRST FACE DAY
SWEETIE!!!!!

We'll have many more of them
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox

[sammantha.livejournal.com]

well when I asked why the out of there post, if you had of told me cuz the card kinda brought it to the surface, I would have understood more :)
re meeting on the internet..I still feel it can be an awesome way to get to KNOW someone..if both people are open and honest and find the anonymity good for opening up and chatting up a storm, however, I feel for the most part, you have a better chance of it working if you live a hell of a lot nearer to each other.
In my case, he was from England as well..but he just could not bring himself to change his life drastically to move here..and I DO understand that. It is a major thing to do, MAJOR, and to be fearful the relationship will not work..well you have left your job and family etc.
In sis's case tho, I think if anyone can bridge the barrier of the distance, it would be Graham and my sis - and why do I think that especially after my experience? Because it also depends on the character of the person..and their basic personality. Graham is not like Gary in a lot of ways..and I think he has more of the type of character that COULD make this work.
However, I think the odds are not good for a distance thing..yet the ones in the minority that DO make it work, it works 100% and kudos to them. I know of a few couples who have done this and are still doing wonderfully!

[acey.livejournal.com]

First Face Day - how nice :D
Before you know it, Hallmark will have cards ready.

Happy First Face Day to both of you!

[rockiesgirl.livejournal.com]

I remember reading about yours and Graham's first encounter. Was a wonderful read, and I was so envious. I thought I'd never find anyone to make my heart feel that way again. WAS I WRONG!!! Thank God. :)