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Catherine & Dorian -
Philippines - United States
Married December 2011
Too Good to Be True?
Catherine was only a member of our site for a couple of days when she noticed Dorian’s profile. Seeing his picture, her first thought was, “He’s cute! Love the lips!” So she read on and his essays suggested this was a “very kind-hearted man.” Neither of them were paying members initially, so all Catherine could do was sent Dorian a Flirt and hope for the best. “I almost gave up,” she confesses. “He never emailed me!”
Today, Dorian laughs about it. “My baby reached out to me! Her profile said exactly how I felt. And of course her smile lit up my heart. She’s beautiful.” Her profile convinced Dorian that Catherine had “strong moral values,” something that is very important to him.
As wonderful as Catherine seemed, Dorian wasn’t 100% sure she could be real. These doubts made him hesitate but over the next three months, Catherine came and went on the site. One day, her profile popped up for Dorian again. It reminded him of the impact it had on him the first time.
Determined, Dorian made the leap of faith to upgrade his membership so he could send Catherine a personalized message. They exchanged Skype details and consider that video chat their first date. After emails, IMs and their “virtual date”, this match was looking good.
Of course, there’s no substitute for personal experience. “For me to go to the next level, I have to know the feelings I have will be the same in person,” Dorian explains. “That’s why I traveled halfway around the world to see her!”
It’s true - Dorian endured a 17-hour flight to visit Catherine in Manila, capital of the Philippines. She has fond memories of the moment she first saw Dorian with no computer screens to separate them. “When I saw him in the airport, together with my family, my heart beat so fast…” she says. “And that’s when I got my first kiss and first hug!”
Dorian stayed in Manila for a few magical days and nights, meeting Catherine’s family and getting to know her better. Next, the couple visited Catherine’s home province of Pampanga. It was a very romantic time for both of them. “I knew I was in love and the feelings just got stronger,” Catherine tells us. Dorian’s chivalrous ways and good manners impressed her. “He’s a real man, and he don’t play games!”
It didn’t take long to convince Dorian that this woman’s sweet and caring nature was the real thing. In fact, it was less than a week before Dorian proposed! Catherine was pleasantly surprised and happy to accept. “He proposed in the car on our way to the mall,” Catherine recalls. “I was in shock!”
Before they could get married Dorian had to return to the United States, and those few months were torturous for both of them. But their feelings never lessened. This relationship has changed everything for two formerly lonely people. “He loves me just the way I am,” declares Catherine. “He makes me strong.” Dorian agrees, adding that since he met Catherine, his mood has been one of constant cheer. “I always have a smile on my face!”
Now married, Dorian and Catherine plan to start “making babies” soon. Seems like nothing can separate these two now. “She makes me a better man,” Dorian says. “She’s more than I could ever ask for in a woman and a life partner.”
Does our husband-and-wife team have any advice for members of our site? “Never give up and never lose hope,” Catherine urges. “Never stop trying new things. If you fall, stand up and fight again.” She also reminds us that life has a way of saving the best for last.
Dorian seconds that. He also tells singles to keep an open mind and an open heart. “When you get hurt, you can always find a reason to love again!”
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