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You all know that I broke up with C. Right after I broke it off, a guy friend of mine and I got together. I saw no reason to waste time since I knew for the last few months of the relationship with C. that I wasn''t in love and things were heading towards a breakup. It was actually late March when I had posted in a private forum about things with him, so by the time I actually broke up with him, I was completely sure and over it.

I was introduced to Dave through mutual friends back in October of 2006. I found him to be an interesting person...a really great guy that was always there when his friends needed him. I was with someone else, so he was respectful and kept his feelings quiet. I had no idea he was even attracted to me. I found excuses to get together with Kev and Laurie when Dave was staying over, and always asked how he was doing when he wasn''t around. I never imagined that he would be interested in me, so it wasn''t even a thought in my mind. I simply enjoyed his company. He was always willing to come up to the house when I lived on the horse farm to help out on the property. When he would walk through the door, the kids would stop what they were doing and attack for hugs. Even Ruby, who was only 7 months old when we first met, would go hold out her arms to him and she didn''t go to ANYONE at that time. He''s definitely a kid person.

After I broke up with C., Dave had dinner together with my kids (just casual, friends hanging out, nothing out of the ordinary), and after the kids went to bed he said he was in the mood for ice cream and a soda, so he ran to the store and came back. After he left I realized he had forgotten his jacket and sunglasses, but I made sure I waited til he was half-way home (an hour away from where I live) before I called him. He said he''d give me a call when he got in. So while we were talking later that night, he asked me if I put my cellphone on the charger...and that he left a little surprise for me by my phone. That''s when I saw the roses. Half dozen red, half dozen white. The mix of colors through me off, and since I know he''s really a nice guy that would by a female friend flowers just to brighten a bad day, it STILL didn''t dawn on me that he was interested. He actually had to tell me his intentions as it was too much to hope for that a man like him would have their eye on me (divorced, broke up with fiance, four kids... not exactly a good catch on paper).

He''s funny, smart, romantic, a hard worker, has a big heart, brave (EMT & firefighter), great with the kids, and he pampers me every chance he gets! The first time he kissed me I knew I had found my soulmate. The kids and I have not been this happy ever. They now know what it is like to have an alpha male around the house, and I am glowing.
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WE, he sounds AMAZING! I''m so excited for you and your kids :) I wish you all loads of happiness.
 
Sounds like a keeper, I''m glad things are looking up for you.

Me and BF were also friends before dating. He was married and I had no ideas he would ever be interested in me. After he and his ex split up it was like fireworks went off and we''ve been together ever since. Any day now he''s gonna pop the question :)
 
That''s awesome!! I wish you all the happiness this lifetime can bring!!!
 
Congratulations! He sounds great for you!! :)
 
He sounds Amazing! I''m glad you found someone else that can make you truly happy, I followed your othe post. Congrats Wink!
 
Melissa, I''m so happy for you! He sounds wonderful, and I''m glad he finally made his feelings known. Very sweet!
 
Congratulations! You sound like you are doing wonderfully and found someone truly wonderful. I hope things continue to go great for you!
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Melissa,

Sooooo happy for you! You deserve it!
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OMG...he sounds dreamy! You are so lucky to find someone so soon...it usually takes years! Enjoy every minute and keep us posted!
 
Yay!!!!! He sounds great and I''m so happy for you!
 
Woohoo! Sound like a romantic novel! So glad for you!
 
Oh I am so incredibly happy for you!
 
Congrats on finding your soulmate, Winks!!! I''m so happy for you!
And that is so amazing that he is great with your kids too!
 
Wonderful news!! Congratulations!
 
Congratulations! So happy for you.

I always love it when I hear of people who have had the courage to leave bad relationships only to find something much, much better so soon afterwards.
 
What wonderful news!!! I''m so happy for you
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It''s great that you and the kids are so happy! Congrats again!!!!!
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I am so happy for you!! This is what happened with DH and I... I had dated an as$h*l& for about 4 years... DH and I were close friends the whole time. The DAY I kicked the jerk out, DH came over and we got together. We have been at each other''s side ever since.... Best wishes to you!!
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I guess it's true what they say...when it's right, you just know it. Dave and I are going to be a lifelong thing, and I couldn't be happier.

I'm actually very grateful that he was a gentleman and kept his feelings hidden until the appropriate time. He didn't put me in a position where I would be tempted to cheat (not that I would have done it, but it would have been extremely hard to walk away). If we had gotten together back when we first met, I guarantee that we'd be married with either a little one on the way or in the works, but everything happens for a reason. Sometimes you have to kiss a few frogs to appreciate a prince.
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Date: 8/23/2009 2:59:06 PM
Author: Winks_Elf
I guess it''s true what they say...when it''s right, you just know it. Dave and I are going to be a lifelong thing, and I couldn''t be happier.


I''m actually very grateful that he was a gentleman and kept his feelings hidden until the appropriate time. He didn''t put me in a position where I would be tempted to cheat (not that I would have done it, but it would have been extremely hard to walk away). If we had gotten together back when we first met, I guarantee that we''d be married with either a little one on the way or in the works, but everything happens for a reason. Sometimes you have to kiss a few frogs to appreciate a prince.
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SO true! I''m glad you''ve found your prince. He sounds absolutely fabulous and perfect for you--AND your kids!
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Date: 8/23/2009 2:59:06 PM
Author: Winks_Elf
I guess it''s true what they say...when it''s right, you just know it. Dave and I are going to be a lifelong thing, and I couldn''t be happier.


I''m actually very grateful that he was a gentleman and kept his feelings hidden until the appropriate time. He didn''t put me in a position where I would be tempted to cheat (not that I would have done it, but it would have been extremely hard to walk away). If we had gotten together back when we first met, I guarantee that we''d be married with either a little one on the way or in the works, but everything happens for a reason. Sometimes you have to kiss a few frogs to appreciate a prince.
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Honestly... I do know how you feel and I couldn''t be more thrilled for you! That was (still is) the most wonderful feeling in the world!
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He sounds like a true gem!!
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Wow! What a great story!! I''m so happy for you guys to have finally "found" each other! It really is true what people say...when you know, you know! It just feels right...it feels like forever...it feels like "okay, I''m done, this is it!!"

Congrats to you!! All the best!!
 
He sounds fab! Congrats!
 
I''m so happy to hear this, Winks Elf! You and your children really deserve someone wonderful. I hope it works out beautifully for all of you.
 
That''s so great! Good for you! :)
 
Wink''s I''m so happy for you!

It''s really great to be with someone you would choose as a friend anyway, even if you weren''t in love - so much respect goes into the relationship from the beginning.

I''m glad things have taken a turn for the better for you and your kids.

Best,

HD
 
I just read your post, and, YAY!!! I''m so happy for you. You so completely deserve to be treated like the amazing woman you are. Very, very happy for you!
 
Sometimes things just work themselves out...huh?

I''m so happy for you and hope that you''re going be this happy for the rest of your life!!! Welcome back Winks_Elf, welcome back!
 
Date: 8/22/2009 2:12:56 PM
Author: Luckyeshe
That''s awesome!! I wish you all the happiness this lifetime can bring!!!
Agreed!
 
Wow that was fast! But love comes in the strangest places at the least expected times. I''m very excited for you! Sounds like things are looking up!
 
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