“We were looking for soul mates at the right time.”
"Matt and I met on Yahoo! Personals during fall 2003. It turned out that we lived one street away from each other and his dad is a pastor in our town -- how's that for crazy and awesome? We talked online for a year and he asked me out dozens of times, but I kept pushing him away. Then, during September 2004, Matt wrote me one last time to see if we would like to go out. I said yes. It was the best decision I've ever made. I couldn't believe what I was missing out on. We've been together ever since. This past May, Matt asked me to marry him. We were engaged at Cinderella's Castle in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. Matt has been so inspirational, supportive and loving to me. When people ask where we met, I say on Yahoo! Personals. If it can happen for us -- two people who live such a short distance from each other, who were looking for soul mates at the right time -- then it can happen to anyone. You just have to trust and believe in yourself. The right man or woman is out there. Don't give up!" -- Cheyenne S., 20, Highland, Illinois
Tip: Don't be afraid! Step up to the plate and ask someone out. He or she doesn't need to be exactly like you. It's better when you're not completely alike.
First date: We got together at Applebee's.
"After kissing many toads, I think I've finally found my prince!"
"I saw Alan's photo posted on Yahoo! Personals and I contacted him. We first chatted on the phone on a Tuesday. On Wednesday we met at Starbucks. His handshake impressed me and his smile intrigued me. He's one of few people I know who has the ability to smile with his eyes. On Thursday we met for lunch. On Friday we met for dinner and the rest is history. We both love the outdoors and camping. We've been camping twice this summer and we plan to visit the beach before I start teaching again in August. While camping at Dixie National Forest in Utah, we created some amazing walking/hiking sticks. We decided to sell these sticks on eBay. Our new company name is DixieSticks. Now we are coming up on our three-month anniversary. After kissing many toads, I think I've finally found my prince!" -- Debi L., 33, Las Vegas, Nevada
Tip: Follow your instincts and keep your personal information personal -- no phone numbers or email addresses until you ask your questions. Only use the communication options that Yahoo! Personals provides.
Tip: Always post your photo, at least one.
Tip: Never assume anything about anyone. Always ask.
First date: We went to Starbucks for some coffee and chatted for about 30 minutes.
In the wake of a hurricane, a whirlwind romance
"During Hurricane Rita in September 2005, I evacuated with my two teenage children. While sitting in the hotel I browsed through Yahoo! Personals. I sent an email to J.B., a U.S. Army Ranger stationed in Iraq. We spoke daily via computer and telephone for three months. In January he left Iraq for his new duty station in Georgia and I drove up to meet him. After spending a wonderful weekend together, I returned home -- missing him every second. Three days later he flew to Texas to see me. In February J.B. took a 30-day leave and came to Texas to stay with my two children and me. We got engaged on March 3, two days before he flew back to Georgia. On March 17 he came back and we decided we could not wait -- we were married on March 20, only five and a half months after the day we met online. It was love at first sight for each of us. After our wedding, J.B. went back to Georgia to complete his Army service. Finally, on April 11, my new husband returned home for good so that we can begin our life as a family." -- Janina K., 35, Vidor, Texas
Tip: Follow your instincts and keep your personal information personal -- no phone numbers or email addresses until you ask your questions. Only use the communication options that Yahoo! Personals provides.
Tip: Be yourself. Put your true foot forward. Don't put on a front for anyone or tell people what you think they want to hear. Be the real you!
Tip: Take your time and be selective. There are all types of people on Yahoo! Personals and you will find several potential matches. Have fun, be smart!
First date: When J.B. came back to Georgia from Iraq, we spent a wonderful weekend together eating out, movies, etc. Just being ourselves.
"She said, 'Gramps, how is anyone gonna know you're out there?'"
"I lost my wife in 2003, after 39 years of marriage. Even though I have a large family -- seven kids and 18 grandkids -- it was so hard to accept the loneliness. I fell into a big hole of depression that lasted a year and a half. One day, my 14-year-old granddaughter came over to play with my new computer. She said, 'Gramps, how is anyone gonna know you're out there if you don't do a profile or join something?' So I joined Yahoo! Personals. Let me tell you, the response was overwhelming. Ladies told me I seemed nice or they liked my voice -- it was like I was 20 or 30 again. I met some nice women. Then, in January 2006, I saw Nancy's profile. She said all the right things in her profile, things that I like and hold dear. We arranged a meeting at a nice bar. I sing karaoke. I thought she'd like that. It was great -- we fell for each other instantly. We have so much in common: she had lost her husband about the same time I lost my wife. Nancy is a retired nurse who lives about 37 miles from me. We have been together now for more than four months. I'm convinced you're never too old to try something like this. Life is too short to spend it alone. Here's hoping that everyone's experience will be as great as mine was." -- Mike C., 63, N. Cohocton, New York
Tip: If you've lost a spouse, be sure you're ready to date before you go online.
Tip: Organize your online activity. Yahoo! Personals makes it easy to keep track of who you're talking to, and when, and their responses.
First date: We went to a small bar and restaurant that I like to go to where I sing karaoke. I thought it would be nice if Nancy could meet some of my friends.
"Ahh, The Power of Cheese"
"Can you believe that is the catch phrase that lured me in? I still laugh when I think of it. John and I met on Yahoo! Personals in March 2005 and now, a year later, he is still making me laugh! I would have never imagined, not in a hundred years, that I would meet the person who I was meant to spend the rest of my life with, on Yahoo! Personals. John proposed to me on Nov. 11, 2005, and we will be married on Sept. 2, 2006. I just love telling people how we met, and I am always getting friends/family to try it out for themselves. Online dating may sound weird to some, but for me it was the best thing that ever happened. If it were not for Yahoo!, John and I would have never met! My life has changed dramatically since meeting John - 'My Yahoo!' -- that's my pet name for him. He's the love of my life!" -- Jenna G., 26, Kent, Washington
Tip: I was a member for more than a year before I met "My Yahoo!" You may find your Yahoo! right away or maybe not. Just keep trying.
Tip: Be critically honest on your profile. Then, if someone sends you an Icebreaker or an email, chances are they have seen who you really are or what you want. A complete, informative profile helps to weed out people who are not for you.
First date: We met at the Whistle Stop in Renton, Washington. It was a nice little diner, and we had some dinner, shared some cheesecake, and sat and talked there for about four hours before we had to pry ourselves away from each other. We went out the next evening for St. Patty's day and we haven't slowed down yet!
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