“This Makes Me So Happy”: 36 Stories About How People Knew They Had Found “The One”

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Most of us can’t help falling for cheesy rom-coms and beautiful love stories. We get drawn in by the idea of meeting “the one” and the possibility of having a rich and deep connection with that person. Despite the joy we get from the idea of romance, not everyone actually believes in it.

That’s why, to help restore people's faith in love, we’ve compiled a list of stories from married couples as they reveal how exactly they knew their spouse was the one. Fair warning: you may turn into a pile of mush after reading these posts.

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"This Makes Me So Happy": 36 Stories About How People Knew They Had Found "The One" Because it was easy from the start, no games, no wondering if he’d call; He always did.
And he made me laugh.
Ten years on, still making me laugh every day.

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DennyS (denzoren) 2 months ago

This is very wholesome.

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"This Makes Me So Happy": 36 Stories About How People Knew They Had Found "The One" It’s really something silly, and it was only one of many things that lead to the realization. I had slept in and missed saying goodbye when he left for work. I called to tell him to have a good day and to tease him about not giving me a goodbye kiss. 10 minutes later he walked through the door, gave me a kiss, and then left for work again. He was always doing sweet and playful things like that, and in that moment I realize I didn’t want anyone else. Within weeks we were engaged, and 5 months later we were married. We celebrated 14yrs last month.

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DennyS (denzoren) 2 months ago

Very very adorable.

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"This Makes Me So Happy": 36 Stories About How People Knew They Had Found "The One" I was standing in the grocery store in 2014 and made a chicken noise.

he made a chicken noise back.

true love.

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XanthippeⓐWulf🇨🇦️️🇬🇧 2 months ago

My relationship didn't start with chickens but the first time Jack came over to my house, we sat on the back patio eating super while he made up voices & elaborate backstories for all the squirrels in the yard. Definitely a keeper ❤️

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Would it shock you to know that around 40% of married couples were friends before they actually started dating? It does make sense, because a good emotional connection and a great camaraderie can help form a solid base for a relationship. A lot of the answers on this list say just that, which is great news because it may just help widen your dating pool!

We decided to reach out to one married couple, Vamsi and Brennen, to hear exactly how they knew their partner was the one. We also asked them for advice on how to maintain a relationship like this and keep it strong. You can find their answers below.

"This Makes Me So Happy": 36 Stories About How People Knew They Had Found "The One" We had hung out with another friend a couple of times. I made plans to visit the friend and friend recommended that I invite now wife to come along since she lived near me. After driving for 7 hours each way and having fun conversations the whole time, I was pretty sure we should be together. Still together 35 years and married for 30.

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crazydogmama Premium 2 months ago

Always do a road trip together before committing!

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"This Makes Me So Happy": 36 Stories About How People Knew They Had Found "The One" Easiest relationship I've ever had and was from the first date. I knew by the time we ordered dessert on that date we'd probably get married. No drama or second guessing anything. Happily married for 13 years and it's still easy.

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XanthippeⓐWulf🇨🇦️️🇬🇧 2 months ago

So nice to read something that is not about toxic people & relationships. Love this ❤️

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She gave me a wry smile and invited me back to her dorm room "for a bit of fun". Then when we got there she pulled out Clue, a magnifying glass, and a bubble pipe.

In love ever since.

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MaryHadaLittleLamb 2 months ago

Love this!

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We first spoke to Vamsi Krishna, who goes by the artist name Evoke. She is a singer-songwriter and vocal coach who teaches Western vocal techniques and songwriting to students of all ages and walks of life. She has also released some original singles independently in English, Hindi, and Telugu. We asked Vamsi how she knew Brennen was the one.

Vamsi said: “We actually got to know each other at a deeper level when we both were part of a musical show in our college. I was singing, and he was dancing. That fun and excitement was a really conducive atmosphere for us to get closer as friends. We used to hang out post rehearsals and just lose track of time, it was like the whole world around us would melt away when we were together.”

“I had never felt this level of magic and comfort with anyone before. It was honestly not just one moment, it was many beautiful moments that just made our love flow naturally and easily. He always had a way of making me feel special and truly cared for. It's the same even to this day, after 16 years of being together and 9 years of marriage,” she added.

"This Makes Me So Happy": 36 Stories About How People Knew They Had Found "The One" He told me "loving you is easy". Idk why that really gave me a warm fuzzy feeling. Maybe cause no else said it to me.

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DennyS (denzoren) 2 months ago

That would give you a warm fuzzy feeling. That's awesome.

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"This Makes Me So Happy": 36 Stories About How People Knew They Had Found "The One" I posted this a while back, but it's a good story.
We had only been dating for three months, so still some awkwardness here and there. I was working an outrageous amount, and I got phone call that one of my very good friends had just died in a car accident.

I don't really remember walking there, but instead of my apartment, I ended up at hers. She opened the door to her new boyfriend half-ugly-sobbing.

Instead of being (rightly) weirded out, she listened and cried with me for a couple hours.

The friend who died was the one who had encouraged me (for like six months) to ask my now-wife out. My friend never knew the impact she had.

My wife and I have been married for 15 years now.

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Eastendbird 2 months ago

Jeez, who's cutting onions around here...

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"This Makes Me So Happy": 36 Stories About How People Knew They Had Found "The One" This is gonna be a weird story, but ok.

We knew each other for a couple of months when we both got invited to a mutual friends' birthday party. She wasn't feeling great, but she came anyway, because there were some others there that we hadn't seen for quite a bit and she wanted to say hi. So, after a few hours she said she felt worse, and asked if someone could help her get home. So a friend and I said sure, we'll walk with you. We walked the way to her house, which was about 15 minutes, and when we got there she got dizzy and was on the verge of feinting. I saw her wobble, grabbed on to her and then she just sagged in my arms. Only for a few seconds, but she was out of it. She opened her eyes, looked at me, and BLAM! Fireworks, butterflies, everything all at once.

This was at her parents house, so her father walked into the hallway to look wat was going on and he saw me there holding his daughter and gave me a 'stern look', untill she explained what happened.

We went on a date a few weeks later, and that was the first day of 19 years so far.

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XanthippeⓐWulf🇨🇦️️🇬🇧 2 months ago (edited)

I too met my SO at a party. We didn't know each other before though. I had just had to make a lot of hard decisions. My father passed, my mother was going back to Canada, and I was presented with the opportunity to stay in the US and buy a vet practice from someone who was retiring. By the end of the year I was fried, and didn't really want to celebrate Christmas, but a friend thought I could use some cheer & convinced me to go with her to her office Christmas party. I went, but was kind of overwhelmed & ended up hanging out on a couch people watching. While I was watching some people dance, I felt a pressure on my leg. When I looked down, a group of guys had sat on the floor in front of me, and one of the guys was leaning against my leg. The nerve! After a bit, I tapped the guy on the shoulder & grumpily said "If we're going to be sharing a leg, you should at least tell me your name" (1/2)

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We also got to hear Brennen’s side of the story. Teaching since 2010, Brennen Thomas is an ICP-certified skating coach and national medalist who works with students across Mumbai to provide private and group coaching.

Brennen shared that he and Vamsi “started out as friends [and then] became best friends. Even though I was generally a quiet person, I [couldn't stop] talking to her. There was a genuine want to watch each other progress and grow. It felt very natural: the jokes, the compliments, and the feeling of being valued.”

“There were multiple coincidences–saying the same things at the same time. For me, our hearts and bodies fit just right, I never felt like she was a stranger. There was always a feeling of extreme familiarity and comfort. Many meant-to-be moments and alignment of events. Other than that, she's of course, beautiful, talented, and has a beautiful, strong positive vibe,” he shared.

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"This Makes Me So Happy": 36 Stories About How People Knew They Had Found "The One" First night I met her - she was a friend of a friend and neither of us was looking for a partner at the time. Much later in the evening I saw her dancing on her own, and like really going for it as well. She just stood out so much, compared to all the other girls on the dance floor and I just thought "yep.....shes the one for me".

We've been together 18 years this year, 11 married and have a teenage daughter now.

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"This Makes Me So Happy": 36 Stories About How People Knew They Had Found "The One" When I yelled out “Hey! You wanna go get some fried chicken and catch a flick?” From across the room at a college party and she instantly started walking towards me and yelled out “f**k yeah!” Been together for 28 years married 24.

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Soulstorm brew 2 months ago

I still like that guy that made a bouquet out of chicken wings.

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"This Makes Me So Happy": 36 Stories About How People Knew They Had Found "The One" He made pigeon noises at me over the capsicums (‘peppers’) in the supermarket.

We’d been together 3 months, we were 17 & 18 at the time. We’re now 42 & 43, and he’ll still make random bird noises at me sometimes. One of our teens joins in sometimes, the other is more likely to meow at us from across the room.

It encapsulated the fact that he didn’t care what other people thought, just that he wanted to make me smile. (Also we now know that it’s because we’ve both got ADHD and we bounce off each-other).

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glowworm2 2 months ago

Bird noises sound very sweet.

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Even if you have the best relationship, it’s still essential to maintain it and keep the spark alive. We asked Vamsi and Brennen what advice they would give to newly married couples to sustain their connection.

Brennen said, “be patient with each other. There will be times when you both are not on the same page or aren't at the same level mentally and emotionally. Have compassion and try not to over react [about] things just out of habit. Be self-aware and try to resolve things with love and understanding, no matter how much it's triggering you in the moment.”

“Expressing emotions, feelings, and thoughts, letting the other person in, in a vulnerable way, really deepens the relationship and makes them feel like they're a team with you. Always keep developing yourself, too. The more you progress spiritually and have better emotional control, develop self love and confidence, the more you can feel love for your spouse and the happier you will be together,” he added.

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"This Makes Me So Happy": 36 Stories About How People Knew They Had Found "The One" She never made me feel like I had to put on a show to be someone I’m not. I’m very introverted, but can muster enough confidence to be outgoing if I need to be. She just lets me be myself.

I know it’s normal for most healthy relationships, but we can just be goofballs together, but also take care of the serious business when the time calls for it. Prior to my now wife, most relationships seemed to be lacking that balance.

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XanthippeⓐWulf🇨🇦️️🇬🇧 2 months ago

I can relate. My relationships in the past were good, no complaints or anything really, but always missing that ineffable thing thing that bonds you to another human being.

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She talked about being a mom and how it was going to happen. Worst case she would just adopt and do it alone. She would hate it as she wanted to start a family with someone but she wanted to be a mom more than having to wait for the right guy.

This was from an executive in the advertising industry who was five years younger than me, and yet she had climbed higher on the corporate ladder. She’s an absolute rockstar in the corporate world, she’s stunning, literally a head turner in any bar (and stubborn in not admitting that she does actual turn heads) and the most family oriented person you can imagine.

We’ve been together 12 years now, married 10, two boys and we have dinner every night as a family. I still can’t believe she’s mine.

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"This Makes Me So Happy": 36 Stories About How People Knew They Had Found "The One" We were both Star Trek fans, so I invited her over to my place to watch it. She replied with “will you marry me and be the father of my children?” Four months later I proposed (on her birthday). We got married the following year. It’s now 37 years and counting. And she still likes me!

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Niels AirMax 2 months ago

That escalated quickly!!! And very wholesome! :-)

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It seems like the best way to have a good marriage is to keep working on yourself and treat your partner like a teammate rather than a rival. Vamsi shared her advice for newly married couples. She said, “honestly, the biggest thing I've learned in this marriage is: humility goes a long way. Ego has no place in a loving marriage.”

“Arguing and fighting with your spouse, just to feel like you're right, doesn't get you anywhere good. Knowing when to apologize and [the] willingness to change something causing the relationship trouble is so important from both ends. Basically, both of us need to have a strong desire for peace and a happy, strong marriage.”

She also added that “honesty and vulnerability are great in a marriage. Also creating a safe space for each other to be honest and vulnerable without making them feel guilty or judged. Other than that, remember to just have fun by yourself and [with] each other!”

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"This Makes Me So Happy": 36 Stories About How People Knew They Had Found "The One" He was the funniest guy in every room and I knew his heart was as big as his humor. He made me feel the safest I ever had.. to this day I still crush out on the guy.

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DennyS (denzoren) 2 months ago

Awwwwww

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"This Makes Me So Happy": 36 Stories About How People Knew They Had Found "The One" I met and married my wife in less than 4 months. I knew she was the one for me because I had never met a more loving, caring and empathetic person in my life. Her sense of humor, personality, life outlook and goals all meshed with mine.

We have been married almost 40 years. Best thing that has EVER HAPPENED to me.

It can happen.

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Papa 2 months ago

This one sounds familiar. I met my wife on a Friday evening, and spent quite a bit of time together for the next few days. The following Thursday she showed up when I wasn't expecting her. I was sitting down when I first saw her, and that's when I realized that the phrase "weak in the knees" wasn't just a euphemism, because I felt too weak to stand. I proposed that evening, she accepted, and we got married three months later. That was 36 years ago.

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I spoke to her on the phone.

Fifteen minutes. Seven green flags. One OMG. I knew. It was unmistakable, and I had no doubts.

I fought to marry her: Family. The state. People who didn’t want us to marry because they thought marriage was a bad idea for everyone.

We married anyway.

We have been married for 14 years.

I still have no doubts.

There are people who doubt the institution of marriage.

Don’t be one of those people. Don’t doubt yourself.

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Anonymouse 2 months ago

Marriage is either the BEST or the WORSE decision of your life...

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Even with all these stories about knowing the relationship was meant to be, it might still be tough to know what makes someone perfect for you. We decided to pose the question to Vamsi and Brennen so that they could give folks pointers on how to spot “the one” in their lives.

Vamsi explained that “it should never feel hard, at least in the beginning. Talking should feel easy, [with] no unnecessary games, [and] no complications. Most importantly, even mundane things should feel beautiful with this person.”

She added that “it's easy to enjoy a well-planned fun date with anyone, but who can you see [yourself] grocery shopping with, doing laundry, or sitting in traffic with and still having a great time?”

Brennen added that you should “just ask yourself: Even at our worst, would I still be happier being with this person, working things out, or would I genuinely be happier being by myself?”

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"This Makes Me So Happy": 36 Stories About How People Knew They Had Found "The One" Everyone else I would become repulsed by after a few months.. lol

I had some pretty deep rooted trauma and friendzoned him for 10 years and he just waited for me...i genuinely enjoyed his company and I realized I had the perfect guy right under my nose the entire time and initiated us dating, but was very traumatized so our [intimate] life was pretty much non existent... he would just sit there with me and let me be. He made me feel safe and that's when I knew he was the one. .

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Monica G 2 months ago

Lovely ❤️‍🩹

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"This Makes Me So Happy": 36 Stories About How People Knew They Had Found "The One" Sundays. My favorite day of the week with her. Whether it was sitting quietly with books or running mundane errands to prep for the coming week, the test, for me at least, was how happily we spent our Sundays. Friday and Saturday nights are easy. But if you can consistently spend a good Sunday with someone, you have a keeper.

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MaryHadaLittleLamb 2 months ago

A Sunday kind of love ❤️

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"This Makes Me So Happy": 36 Stories About How People Knew They Had Found "The One" I was married for 11 years and it’s ended about a year before. I met a new girl and we started dating and it got more serious. I really liked her but had no intention of ever getting remarried.

She took a 2 week trip from California to China. Within a day I missed her. Then I thought of the possibility that she might be in a plane crash and the idea of never seeing her again devastated me. I then realized I was in love. I knew we had to be together forever.

Of course she made it home ok. We celebrated 22 years of marriage this July and have three children.

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Just me... 2 months ago

Sometimes a first marriage is just practice.

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These beautiful love stories show that humor, empathy, friendship, and joy are way more important for a relationship to thrive than relying on physical attraction alone. That’s why, unlike movie romance stories, these ones will actually stand the test of time.

Do you believe in true love? If so, which story on this list resonated with you the most? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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"This Makes Me So Happy": 36 Stories About How People Knew They Had Found "The One" My last relationship was really traumatizing and I was not interested in dating anyone at all. But he pursued me very gently and persistently for months, and I just thought why not give someone who actually treats you well a chance? The night of our first date we made out and we’ve been together ever since, that was 12 years ago. But I knew he was husband material when he escorted me home after that first date. I was very tired and he didn’t want me to fall asleep on the subway. He knew I lived with my mom and that he wouldn’t be coming in before he even offered. And it was a very long trip for him to go home after since it was late and service is reduced overnight. He just displayed a level of concern and protection that I was unaccustomed to and it really opened my eyes. Best decision I ever made was to go out with him. He’s my best friend, he makes me laugh all the time, and I still find him wildly attractive.

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HangryHangryHippo 2 months ago

I met my partner at a friend's birthday party. He took a bus that left him farther of his home so we can ride together and chat for a bit more. He kept texting me until knowing I was back home. He was so easy to talk to, and everything flowed just naturally.. We were both living alone but spent a lot of nights at each other's apartments before he asked "do you want to live together?". Almost 12 years since that friend's party, we celebrated our 5 wedding anniversary this year sharing a meal with our rescue 🐕. He's the best partner I can ask for

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"This Makes Me So Happy": 36 Stories About How People Knew They Had Found "The One" Sure, we loved each other and did not want life without the other but one discussion nailed it. We decided that we felt really safe around each other and could at the very worst can tolerate the other’s habits. Also had some solutions agreed to for certain habits.

That night I decided I’d propose and talked to a friend to help me with a ring over the weekend. She later told me it was that same weekend she told her parents yeah, he’s the one.

Married 11 years now. Two cats.

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Niels AirMax 2 months ago

"Two cats." That is a TRULY satisfying last sentence for a Love Story!

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"This Makes Me So Happy": 36 Stories About How People Knew They Had Found "The One" After we had been together for 4 years I asked her to marry me and she said " you don't have to marry me, I'd follow you to the ends of the earth anyway"
That was reassuring 😁

Some long time later she told me that after the very first evening we met she told her grandmother " I've met the boy I'm going to marry"

What other choice did I have!

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Niels AirMax 2 months ago

" you don't have to marry me, I'd follow you to the ends of the earth anyway" Damn onions!!!

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"This Makes Me So Happy": 36 Stories About How People Knew They Had Found "The One" When we first started dating there was a year or so when we lived a few hours apart. It was really hard to leave. One time it was early morning and I had already said goodbye. I got in my car in the parking lot and noticed that he was running towards me in his boxers. It was cold and it was so silly. I couldn’t stop laughing but also had major butterflies. He wanted to give me one more kiss goodbye. A fool in love and that’s never changed.

We’ve been together almost 12 years, married almost 7. He makes me feel like I can do anything, he makes me feel beautiful and kind. I know he’s got my back. We’ve been through a lot and some dark times but at the end of the day, I’d rather do the s****y stuff with him.

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Mumma Cass 2 months ago

Now this is true love! Being there through shi*ty times & just being present says a lot

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"This Makes Me So Happy": 36 Stories About How People Knew They Had Found "The One" I've always felt when I began loving her for what she wasn't. I fell in love with her faults and realized that we balanced each other. She loved me for me, and I'd never had that before.

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"This Makes Me So Happy": 36 Stories About How People Knew They Had Found "The One" It was such a small, random moment.

We had only been dating a couple of weeks, and we were driving to see a movie. He said something that made me laugh and put his hand on my knee and I just remember looking over at him and having this moment of realisation - being with him was so easy, so fun, and I felt so light and happy. I had this deep feeling of "this is right, this is it".

A decade and 2 kids later, I still feel that way around him.

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Manic Mama 2 months ago

Yep. When you know, you know. I always used to ask my parents how they know that each other was 'the one' and the best they could come up with was "you just know". Many years later, I also 'just knew'. Engaged after 6 weeks dating, married for 23 years next month.

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"This Makes Me So Happy": 36 Stories About How People Knew They Had Found "The One" When I saw that he could handle my crazy and instead of combating me, calmed me down and made me feel at ease. That’s when I knew, this man is a keeper and he really cares about me and not about winning some stupid fight.

Also the way he worships and looks after me. Coffee made every morning, tells me he loves me everyday, call me beautiful all the time even when I feel the ugliest, and takes “moments” to appreciate the love he has for me, no matter where we are - middle of a grocery store, when we’re driving, or if we’re cooking dinner together.

I love my husband. I am so incredibly lucky to find him.

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Kraneia The Dancing Dryad 2 months ago

The question was how you know they were the one... not necessarily how you take care of each other. Y'all making assumptions she doesn't take care of him. Could be he doesn't like to be fussed over, or she's just more concerned how great he is because he does take care of her. Doesn't mean she doesn't reciprocate....

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I’ve always felt safe with him. But the big moment for me was when I had an awful fight with some of my folks that ended with them kicking us out of their house and telling me to never contact them again. It was a s****y situation to be in. I was ugly crying and my biggest concern was that he would decide that it’s just too much drama and c**p and leave me. I had pulled over on the side of the road, bawling my eyes out and he got out of the other car, gave me a hug and said “I always knew you had a rocky relationship with your old man”. No judgement, no adding to the stress just there to comfort and support me.

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Dan Collins 2 months ago

Same here. Parents kicked her out. Oh hell no. Married 45 years and counting.

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"This Makes Me So Happy": 36 Stories About How People Knew They Had Found "The One" This was when we were friends, before we even started dating. My sister attempted, ended up in hospital, just before her birthday. Obviously it was a really difficult time for her and for all of us. He specifically bought her a board game so that we could spend time playing it together as a family.

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"Disembodied voice" 2 months ago

Me and my Partner both have chronic illnesses and will have stays in the hospital. We'll play bored games together or just talk for a while, makes everything more enjoyable.

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"This Makes Me So Happy": 36 Stories About How People Knew They Had Found "The One" I knew for sure when my sister died. The amount of consideration and effort he showed was outstanding, and sitting next to him at the funeral I knew that would be the end of us too- one of us would die.

It’s been 18 years now, we’re going strong. Too many f****n deaths though, I feel a little cursed.

InadmissibleHug , Scott Broome Report

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#32

If you know you know… I met my wife on an airplane, we were married 3 months later. Coming up on 24 years now.

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MeowMix 2 months ago

This is exactly how my parents met, on a plane from San Diego to Honolulu and married 3 months later. It'll be 43 years for them this December!

11points

DennyS (denzoren) 2 months ago

Oh wow, this is awesome, congrats!

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Daune Tullina Premium 2 months ago

After my mom's first Faye with my dad she went home and told her sister she was going to marry him. 3 months later, they were married. They had 66 years together

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"This Makes Me So Happy": 36 Stories About How People Knew They Had Found "The One" 98% of the time we have our ups and 2% we have our downs. When we do have our downs, we like to discuss the problem together and figure out a way so this issue doesn’t happen again and it makes us stronger as a couple. Our relationship from the beginning felt like a strong flowing river, it felt so natural with few bumpy rocks here and there. Your gut feeling will know ;)

Source: high school sweethearts 2 years married 12 years dating = 14 years of friendship :).

OneLoveOneMouse , Jasmine Carter Report

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#34

I broke up with her after a year,

And within a day I realized that was the biggest mistake I ever did.

(We are together since we are 18yo and we are now 36yo).

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DennyS (denzoren) 2 months ago

Glad you got her back.

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"This Makes Me So Happy": 36 Stories About How People Knew They Had Found "The One" I'd never met anyone like him. We just clicked immediately: same values and sense of humor. He completely accepted me as I am and became my best friend in a week. Together 9 years. .

Ameliefun , Ketut Subiyanto Report

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"This Makes Me So Happy": 36 Stories About How People Knew They Had Found "The One" I figured she had all my money, and that a future divorce would mean I could get half back...
*(have been annoying her with this one for 19 years (and hope to do so for many, many more)).

3Mark3 , Karolina Kaboompics Report

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Yuffa Kinazzo 2 months ago

So you reluctantly stay married to keep "all" your money? You really know how to make a woman feel valued. Even if it is JuSt A jOkE. Wow.

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You can call me Bev! I'm a world-class reader, a quirky writer, and a gardener who paints. If you’re looking for information about tattoos, Bulbasaur, and books, then I'm the NPC you must approach.

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You can call me Bev! I'm a world-class reader, a quirky writer, and a gardener who paints. If you’re looking for information about tattoos, Bulbasaur, and books, then I'm the NPC you must approach.

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I am a visual editor here. In my free time I enjoy the vibrant worlds of art galleries, exhibitions, and soulful concerts. Yet, amidst life's hustle and bustle, I find solace in nature's embrace, cherishing tranquil moments with beloved friends. Deep within, I hold a dream close - to embark on a global journey in an RV, accompanied by my faithful canine companion. Together, we'll wander through diverse cultures, weaving precious memories under the starry night sky, fulfilling the wanderlust that stirs my soul.

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ThisIsMe 2 months ago

For me, it was when he met my parents. Up to that point, anyone I introduced to them treated them like "my parents" - which is to say they were polite and respectful, but not really engaged. He was different - he struck up conversations with them, asked questions, joked around with them. After we were married, he would be a rock for my mother during her cancer treatments, and after she passed he would spend 1x1 time with my daddy watching sports and sharing drinks. He made the effort from the get-go to be part of my family.

12points

Trisec Tebeakesse 2 months ago

I don't know how you'll all take this. My wife and I are the very definition of "opposites attract". Back when we were dating, we used to make note of that, and always poke fun at each other by stating "maybe we shouldn't be dating." We still do that now, only the question is "tell me again why we got married?" We've been married 28 years, together for 33, still being silly about all this.

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Taibhse Sealgair 2 months ago (edited)

I'm upvoting all of these simply because it's so nice to read things on the 'net that aren't toxic.

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Lucky Hemlock 2 months ago

For me, it was when disaster struck! I was seeing this guy, more as a friend than a date, we were at my place watching a movie when the water main on the hill above my apartment building broke, and the whole ground floor of my building was flooded up to our waists. He stayed with me that whole night as I tried to rescue my pets and salvage what belongings I could from the water as we had to evacuate the building. I lost everything i owned. He made no complaints, he just stuck with me and kept my spirits up through the whole ordeal. I knew then that he was worth making an effort for and we started dating. That was ten years ago now, and we're still together! No more disasters!

9points

Happy_Pandalover 2 months ago

What‘s with all these people making animal noises 😂? So funny. Such a wholesome post though. Loved every single story.

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Alicia Bobcheck 2 months ago

He had spent the night, and actually got up early to feed my cat-- a loud, disagreeable old monster who didn't like anyone but me. I could hear him singing to the cat from the other room. How can you not fall in love with that?

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Ms.GB 2 months ago (edited)

For the longest time I thought there was something wrong with me because I would date someone for a while and then become annoyed with them. Not that I would hate them or anything but I would just get so exhausted of them being around all the time and pawing at me etc. so I would be like obviously this isn't working and this person isn't for me. I knew my husband was the one when I never got tired of him being around. I know that may not sound like the cutest most passionate story but we've been together 23 years and I still can't wait for him to get home from work. He's been with me through illness, loss of friends and family, through our lowest lows and highest highs. He's the one person that I actively DO want around and I can't wait for the weekends so we can spend all day together. So basically if you aren't a people person don't worry because we fall in love too!

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Don Adams 2 months ago

I met mine one September afternoon, on a Yahoo message board. Coincidentally, that September morning, my ex was served divorce papers (one door closing and another on opening). Chatted a while, talked on the phone and just hit it off - similar views on so many things, sense of humor, a phone voice that just melted me.... We were 600 miles apart, I took a long weekend to drive down, and that sealed it. Moved in together in January, married in December. This December will be our 23rd anniversary. And we still get along so well!

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Stew 2 months ago

We effortlessly talked on a bus ride for 6 hours straight and have been inseparable ever since for 11 years now. Her weird just matches my weird. I'm a real lucky guy.

2points

CheshirePhrogg 2 months ago

Pops said he knew Mom was the one when she was willing to crawl under the car he was working on after a dropped washer. 50+ years and four kids....

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Taibhse Sealgair 2 months ago (edited)

For me, it was in college. For some weird reason she borrowed my Army jacket with my name on it for holiday break. We were not even close to dating or anything. As soon as I saw her walking into the house with my jacket on, it clicked. 34 years now.

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tameson 2 months ago

I woke up one morning thinking "I love him and will love him for the rest of my life". That was 24 years ago.

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35 cabbages in a trenchcoat 2 months ago

These are mostly super cute, but I also hope young people don't see this and take it to heart... This is basically a romcom list that sometimes happens in real life, but should NOT be treated as gospel.

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Laserleader 2 months ago

I had been dealing with severe family induced depression, and he was new to town and had been invited to the beach. He was 15 and I was 20, but I instantly had a crush on him in his ridiculous rippeded jeans and forced jovial attitude. When I discovered I could talk to him and he wouldn't dismiss me like my family, and listened, I fell head over heels. Plus we both liked DragonBall Z, and gaming, and although we don't have the same opinions on a lot of stuff, we respect the other person and never argue without willingness to be wrong.

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Alexandra 2 months ago

I love reading that people 'just click'. I'm told I'm old and that that is the reason why I feel the whole dating thing sounds very tiring, exasperating and filled with all kinds of pitfalls. I didn't even know that there is something like a 'situationship'! When I expressed my ignorance, some pitying glances came my way...

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Taibhse Sealgair 2 months ago

We "clicked". Never really even dated. Best decision I ever made, and we're now planning our retirement years.

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ThisIsMe 2 months ago

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Trisec Tebeakesse 2 months ago

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Taibhse Sealgair 2 months ago (edited)

I'm upvoting all of these simply because it's so nice to read things on the 'net that aren't toxic.

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Lucky Hemlock 2 months ago

9points

Happy_Pandalover 2 months ago

What‘s with all these people making animal noises 😂? So funny. Such a wholesome post though. Loved every single story.

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Alicia Bobcheck 2 months ago

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Ms.GB 2 months ago (edited)

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Don Adams 2 months ago

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Stew 2 months ago

We effortlessly talked on a bus ride for 6 hours straight and have been inseparable ever since for 11 years now. Her weird just matches my weird. I'm a real lucky guy.

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