A Big Bet on Her Birthday...
Rich was coming off a relationship that didn’t go the distance, but it didn’t convince him to give up on love, either. “I had decided to come back into the dating world,” he says. “When I returned to the site and was looking at profiles, I ran across a picture of a woman… It was as if my heart melted.”
Rich confides that it was “somewhat strange,” but it really felt like the woman in the picture was looking only at him. Her screen name was “IM Kitten.” But there was more going on here than animal attraction. “As I read her profile, I found she shared the same interests, etc.,” Rich elaborates. “More than any other woman I had read about.”
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After more than a year on the site, Rich had never felt this way. He was confident that he would meet someone on our site, but he didn’t expect anything like this. What transpired over the next few weeks was like something out of a movie…
Before we get to that, let’s meet our leading lady. Lori (aka IM Kitten) was serious about finding a long-term relationship. She decided to try online dating because it was “the best way to really find out about a person’s interests, character, goals and values,” she explains. When, after a month on the site, she received a flirt from Rich, she found that his profile spelled out all his wants and needs. “I thought his profile was of substance... It was different, and well thought out.”
But that wasn’t all. The physical component was there, too. “I thought he was the best-looking guy I had seen on this site, hands down,” Lori reveals. “I was blown away that he even sent me a message!”
Rich continues the story from there. “I sent her a flirt, and she reciprocated. So I sent an email, and she replied.” Did that go well? Here’s Lori. “From the very first email exchange, I felt our connection was unlike any I had experienced,” she says.
As much as this romance felt preordained to Rich from the moment he laid eyes on Lori, their first phone call was pivotal. Things could go either way at that point. Fortunately, there was never any doubt. “From the moment the first words left her mouth, I knew this woman was ‘The One,’” he says. “I’ve only had this feeling once in my life, and it turned out to be a 14-year marriage.”
In fact, things were going so well that Lori decided to spend her birthday with Rich—and that birthday was a big one. “We drove to Vegas to celebrate my 40th birthday!” exclaims Lori. As first dates go, this was a big step—but it felt right for these two. And sure enough, the chemistry continued to grow. Exactly what happened in Vegas will stay in Vegas, but suffice it to say these two gambled on love and won big.
As their relationship progressed, Rich and Lori made arrangements to reduce the distance between them from 3000 miles to zero. Lori moved from Washington DC to California. She hasn’t looked back! “I always thought I would have to sacrifice certain things in a life partner, until I met Rich,” says Lori. Not only is he everything she hoped to have in a man, she has the utmost respect for “his values as a parent, friend, teacher, son and brother.”
Rich says that Lori’s upbeat energy “brings out the best in all who meet her.” He adds that they think so much alike, they often finish each other’s sentences. “We just ‘vibe’ perfectly together,” he says. “She makes me want to be a better man!”
It should come as no surprise to hear that Rich and Lori were married in Los Angeles on October 29, 2011. Lori is still on Cloud Nine. “He has made me the happiest woman in the world!” she says of her new husband.
Rich says that he wants to grow old with Lori. “Thanks for the beginning of a new life,” he tells us. All in a day’s work, Rich!
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sarangae2 says:Posted: 01 Jan 20Like or Dislike: 0 or 0 (0)Reply to this comment -
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Flozyflow says:Posted: 04 Apr 19Both look completely beautiful.. congratulations
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Gildz says:Posted: 12 Nov 18
Congratulations and best wishes to all of you...
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Rozeline says:Posted: 15 Sep 18I wish you both marital bliss. Congratulations
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Amosh says:Posted: 10 Sep 18I'm wishing all the best. May Gid's favour be upon you all the days of your life.
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Jjaa22 says:Posted: 14 Mar 18Woop these stories are so lovely and heart touching ,hope to share mind one day ...
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ginater says:Posted: 28 Mar 17Thank goodness for you both.May your joy forever know no bounds.May this year not pass me by as I look forward to my white prince charming.
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odeam says:Posted: 17 Mar 17I wish this year will not pass me by,is my year of finding that Prince charming, happy Union to you guys
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XoxB says:Posted: 14 Jul 18I would like to be your prince,,,,,i am impressed
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Tiffany8719 says:Posted: 05 Feb 172017 is my year... Hoping to meet my better half on this site. Next time it will be my story published here. 100% sure
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jacquistry says:Posted: 17 Jan 17I ve been on the site for almost two years , m starting to lose interest , love cnt find me. Happy to those who were hit by cup it arrow
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emac1202 says:Posted: 14 Jan 17You I still have a chance hope is alive and well
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shillameg says:Posted: 01 May 16
I wish to find love like that too
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sandrcr says:Posted: 03 Mar 17
I have found one just waiting for him to come to my country soon God is good
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Nikki040 says:Posted: 17 Apr 16I wish I could find love like that I'm tired of getting my heart broken and lied to
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abeth121468 says:Posted: 15 Apr 16
Nice couple , I hope I found also mine here
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mealton says:Posted: 12 Apr 16Nice one..i wish i found my heart here one day....
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Camielle says:Posted: 18 Mar 16I am so happy for both of them and I wish them all the best
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Dithama says:Posted: 26 Jan 16
Lori and Rich are truly lucky and blessed to have found each other. Fate indeed!!! I had given up on romance and true love as I don't meet the right men but Lori and Rich are giving me hope to still belief in love and that at 32 I'll still meet my one.
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Dithama says:Posted: 26 Jan 16
Lori and Rich are truly lucky and blessed to have found each other. Fate indeed. I had given up in romance and true love as I don't meet the right men but Love and Rich are giving me hope to still belief in love and that at 32 I'll still meet my one.
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sandrcr says:Posted: 03 Mar 17
Never give up l almost gave up till l found my own everything is going well l live love him so much l knew his the one for me.
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kermis says:Posted: 26 Jan 16I lov that story &happy birthday god bless them
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trailertruck says:Posted: 20 Jan 16
Ty Leticia for everything you do God bless
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jermaine35 says:Posted: 14 Jan 16Hello hi everyone I wish yall guys the best and happiness I wish I can be successful in looking for my special someone hopefully with God Blessing I will, Ladies I'm waiting...
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jehy64 says:Posted: 29 Dec 15Wonderful..thats the kind of love i want to find..
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