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He Lost the Game, but Won at Love

Posted by Leticia, 16 Feb

Breanna’s stint on our site was her first attempt at online dating. And, like many first-timers, she had her doubts. “I was always skeptical about meeting someone online,” she admits. “But I was still looking…”

She’d been on and off the site for a couple of months when she spotted it. “That smile,” she marvels. “It was that smile [that got my attention].” The member with the username “Nshaw34” had a grin she couldn’t get enough of, so she sent him a Flirt.

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The pearly whites belonged to Nolan, another newcomer to online personals. “I was just looking for the right person,” he explains. “But I wasn’t confident at all when I first started.”

Nolan had only been online for a few months when he suddenly got the Flirt from “Charesebre19” (Breanna), who sparked his interest the moment he saw her profile. “Her eyes were beautiful!” He exclaims.

Nolan didn’t hesitate to let her know how much he was interested. “He actually gave me his number,” laughs Breanna. “I suppose we were ready to meet for a date, since we had been texting nonstop every day!”

They had their first date at Dave & Busters, the restaurant famous for its arcade games. This was a perfect place for Breanna to prove her skills. “I won every game we played!” she says proudly. Nolan had no problem with that, jumping in with a quick, “You mean you CHEATED on every game we played!” The newly minted couple laugh at what has clearly become an affectionate joke between them.

Although she was a little nervous at the start, Breanna’s first thought on finally meeting face-to-face was, “Wow, he smells really good.” Nolan admits to being tense, too, but the feeling dissipated. “It went really well,” he says to recap the evening. “I had actually thought that she might not show up...or even be real!”

But Nolan’s dream girl turned out to have substance after all, and they were both “100% sure” they would go out again. If their first date was a success, subsequent meetings only brought them even closer together.

When asked if there’s anything he appreciates about Breanna that didn’t come across in her profile, Nolan has to think about it a moment, since he’s loved everything about her from the beginning. “She was very caring,” he concludes. Breanna responds, “He’s really someone I can’t see myself without!”

Surprisingly, Breanna confesses that originally she thought that Nolan wasn’t her type. “I would say he’s almost everything I WOULDN’T have gone for!” But it was that smile that did it, and today she’s very glad she noticed it. Nolan admits he didn’t have to struggle too hard to imagine them being together. “She’s pretty similar [to my type],” he says.

Although they were lucky enough to not have to overcome any real obstacles as they became a couple, both will admit to something when asked. For Breanna, it was “accepting his goofy side as well as his serious side.” Nolan simply states, “Communication.”

Finding love has changed the both of them. Breanna says she’s learned that it’s okay to lean on someone a little, and to let go of a little independence, particularly when it might be holding you back. Nolan reports that his new relationship has given him “a positive outlook” on life.

They both want to share a bit of what they’ve learned in their search for love on the Internet. “Keep your head up and stay focused,” advises Breanna. “It’s new and scary, but your other half is looking for you, too!” Nolan agrees, adding, “It’s difficult and frustrating, but stay positive, and be patient.”

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  1.   LADear says:
    Posted: 21 Aug 17

    Splendid!

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  2.   Badiday says:
    Posted: 19 Aug 17

    Congrats to all couples hope to find love ones someday i pray to god .god bless .

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  3.   EvvT4 says:
    Posted: 11 Aug 17

    It is so good to meet someone that will love you and you will love him too.

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  4.   Julein says:
    Posted: 03 Aug 17

    Congratulations to the couple I hope to find my true love too

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  5.   cillia1 says:
    Posted: 20 Jul 17

    Wow, beautiful couples congratulations to u guy's

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  6.   Zukism234 says:
    Posted: 26 Jun 17

    Congratulations It is the Lord's doing

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  7.   bracky23 says:
    Posted: 20 Jun 17

    wow wow wow..this amazing..congratulations!!!!!!!!!

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  8.   Progman72 says:
    Posted: 18 Jun 17

    Just because they found each other doesn't mean they'll stay together. Relationships are very difficult these days and it's hard to find the right person for a long-term commitment like marriage. I'm just being realistic about it

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    • bracky23 says:
      Posted: 20 Jun 17

      u r right

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    • HotStel32 says:
      Posted: 14 Oct 17

      True sometimes if it was meant to be by God the relationship will go through storms to get stronger

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    • Mariadiana says:
      Posted: 03 Jan 18

      How about You? I am looking for marriage. Maybe You Yourself don't like for longterm relationship and marriage

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    • Vepsv says:
      Posted: 08 Oct 18

      If one never try u will never knw

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    • Maypapabi says:
      Posted: 10 Dec 18

      Yes but atleast they have found each other and they are together now so let's leave the rest for the future to decide ..

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    • DassahSexy says:
      Posted: 22 Dec 18

      Trust me is because we look at the wrong things in someone cause trust me i have been on the site for not too long most of the guys are not serious always asking for nude pic why? if someone sees wat he likes why not go for it without no evil intension ,am serious minded i just hope i find some one interesting like wise you dear success ❤

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    • Candy1114 says:
      Posted: 06 Feb 19

      True

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  9.   Janocop says:
    Posted: 03 Jun 17

    Very nice couple...

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  10.   83carl says:
    Posted: 31 May 17

    Some people are so lucky, some men here never want to meet anyone, they just want you to send them nudes. I hope I get lucky sometime.

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  11.   Tidaps says:
    Posted: 13 May 17

    Hmmmmm, wonders shall never cease, big congratulations to both of you. Mine is next!!!!

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  12.   Omkgo says:
    Posted: 07 May 17

    They are so beautiful couples

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  13.   mabhell says:
    Posted: 27 Apr 17

    congrats 2 all couples

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  14.   zanada says:
    Posted: 24 Mar 17

    Congrats to all the couples who found there soulmate.

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  15.   felieva says:
    Posted: 10 Feb 17

    congrats to all people I hope we have a miracle also will come true

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    • Siroro-meii says:
      Posted: 06 Jun 17

      ho,you just beautiful mams.good looking i love the way you look. am single dad of one baby boy my son is 5yrs old and am working and staying in lihir island PNG

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  16.   Anitah8 says:
    Posted: 12 Jan 17

    Congrats waiting on my miracle too

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  17.   DANNILO says:
    Posted: 26 Nov 16

    Cute couple indeed...all the best

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  18.   45honey says:
    Posted: 23 Nov 16

    Congz happy for u i pray to God to show me my real love

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  19.   Darkchocalte says:
    Posted: 16 Nov 16

    I Haven had alot of luck with dating so I just gave up on finding that one that take's my breath away when were together

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  20.   Wylliz4u says:
    Posted: 13 Nov 16

    God bless your new journey of marriage all the best guys

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  21.   Dorall says:
    Posted: 06 Oct 16

    God bless you guys....

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  22.   Lembeli says:
    Posted: 03 Oct 16

    Happy for you I'm so inspired

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  23.   roseymary says:
    Posted: 18 Aug 16

    Oh that wonderful to be pensend end wait for the real love wao congratulate

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  24.   Santyn says:
    Posted: 17 Aug 16

    God's plans n love.am happy for u

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  25.   bowbow2007 says:
    Posted: 08 Aug 16

    happy ending.God bless your union.just like u, am patiently waitin for my vanilla

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  26.   merzsnopy says:
    Posted: 20 Jul 16

    Ausome storry. And that's so true think positive.like me Im allwys hopefull someday I culd found one.god blees you guys:

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  27.   shillameg says:
    Posted: 05 Jul 16

    Great stories am inspired

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  28.   Naleya says:
    Posted: 02 Jul 16

    So interesting.. I like it. God bless both of you

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  29.   chipin says:
    Posted: 15 Jun 16

    glad to see hope to find mine soon

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  30.   Aaron123.-_ says:
    Posted: 13 Jun 16

    nice one

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  31.   precious-3 says:
    Posted: 05 Jun 16

    Blessings to both of YOU, in all respect each other, put Jesus first

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  32.   Anapash says:
    Posted: 30 May 16

    I also feel jelous.. they r a marvelous couple

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  33.   Channell1985 says:
    Posted: 29 May 16

    Beautiful couple,I'm jealous.

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  34.   nameless2020 says:
    Posted: 29 May 16

    She is lucky and they look good

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  35.   ngce says:
    Posted: 29 May 16

    Happy for you guys, Enjoy the rest of your lives

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  36.   Mapera says:
    Posted: 28 May 16

    Am happy for them, oh God bless me too

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  37.   Munyagiah says:
    Posted: 28 May 16

    Well so interesting i wish them all the best

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  38.   zumonica says:
    Posted: 28 May 16

    Wow!!! So amazing couples. Wish you happy life guys.

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  39.   dumelezi says:
    Posted: 28 May 16

    Happy couples.

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  40.   mopm says:
    Posted: 28 May 16

    This site have a lot of men that live very far too young and they play to many games and some one should tell them they need to have a photo of there self

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  41.   stemu says:
    Posted: 28 May 16

    Wonderful and interesting stories

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  42.   Salma777 says:
    Posted: 26 May 16

    Well I never had date on this dating site So? Do those pics are not for real ?

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  43.   dalomkid says:
    Posted: 26 May 16

    You r gorgeous guys, done for each other happy marriag

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  44.   jazmine06 says:
    Posted: 17 May 16

    I have never dated online Is this real

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  45.   jazmine06 says:
    Posted: 17 May 16

    I have never dated online I hope to meet my best match

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  46.   sandraspice says:
    Posted: 30 Apr 16

    They look so sweet together

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  47.   SoulCandi says:
    Posted: 08 Mar 16

    One day.

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  48.   jessey12 says:
    Posted: 02 Mar 16

    That's really great Congratulations to you both☺

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  49.   dimples2121 says:
    Posted: 29 Feb 16

    Congrats

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  50.   RedRubyan says:
    Posted: 25 Feb 16

    It's frustrating indeed but, worth the search, God bless your union. :)

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    • Mibosh says:
      Posted: 19 Nov 16

      I wonder where is my Mr Right; bcoz lamadoda akule site they are not serious but I don't want to rush things at all my man is coming# Wish u all d best guys be happy 4ever.

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      • Sclach says:
        Posted: 16 May 17

        Hi can I be a friend pls

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        • Anaelechi says:
          Posted: 24 Aug 17

          Sweet thank and good news.I'm happy for all the information about meeting love once. They are blessed

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