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!
183 responses to "A Big Bet on Her Birthday..."
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Machu says:Posted: 05 Dec 15Beautiful, just beautiful. Cherish each other and keep that beautiful love going! yeeeyahh!
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maxdave says:Posted: 02 Dec 15wow these is really nice, common ladies, am more handsome and romantic
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Wannabeurs says:Posted: 28 Nov 15IM so happy for u. That's the kind of love I want to find.
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Biliki says:Posted: 15 Nov 15She very lucky I which is me nice. .there look so good and wonderful and that is true love I know there will live long
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MercyM12 says:Posted: 09 Nov 15Wow thts so sweet,wish u long life together,God bless,
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4lvnlyfe says:Posted: 09 Sep 15You both look amazing and what a beautiful story of true love! May God continue to bless you both and your beautiful union
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mabiira says:Posted: 20 Aug 15I am strong and know soon I will find my future hasband here
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madolly says:Posted: 10 Apr 15Wow dis is so beautiful. Joooh I'm impressed. I won't give up on dis game
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ShayShay2014 says:Posted: 03 Nov 14What a beautiful story and couple! Congrats!
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Lovelyshyone says:Posted: 27 Jun 14
Wow how wonderful... Who says u can't find true love online? Certainly not u 2. .. congrats and many blessings to u both
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amootious says:Posted: 18 Jun 14Im still new onthis site but the testimonies im reading about successful couples is kind of encouraging me and believing God that One day... I will also get my soul mate
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CECIMIDACOM says:Posted: 13 Jan 14congratulations i am also praying that in 2014 something happens to me i have been on the site for a month now & nobody has even shown me intrest but am hoping for the best. love
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alshagi says:Posted: 18 Jan 14
we ope to find some one care to u @iope to be tat one
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caashiq says:Posted: 28 Dec 13Congratulation, I wish u all the best and this story looks like the one I am going to do, so much interesting at ur side and attraction at ur side let me say to u happy together makes life so easier like drinking of a glass of water thank u alot both readers and story makers and the website managers
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Akreazz says:Posted: 25 Dec 13brielynn68 says Congratulations and Best Wishes to all of the couples
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CLINTONBENJA says:Posted: 25 May 13Hello, Congracutlation and i wish you the best forever. am By names of Eddie from Uganda in Africa and and am also in search of a serious relationship on this site, .
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warlus says:Posted: 21 May 13
congraturations i hope to get one soon
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sweetloner says:Posted: 24 May 13i am new but this is the best thing happened.really its great ,they look perfect couple.it dream love come true. i love it.congrates
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Flostroberto says:Posted: 14 Mar 13
Congratulations i now believe life begins @ 40!
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blackybev says:Posted: 12 Mar 13congratulations guys,am a starter in this and av been inspired by this story.. .hoping to find love too.
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amalovei23 says:Posted: 03 Mar 13
condrstulations guys i have just signed up and i wish you both all the very best in life
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QUEENSCLUB says:Posted: 11 Feb 13Oooohhh congratulations guy's. I have just signed up and treding the waters gently. I wish you both all the very best in life, you inspire me to not settle for anything less than the very best in LOVE. BLESSINGS X
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GODFRIEND says:Posted: 17 Jan 13There is a saying in my local language that, a salt can not praise itself. it is true that most of we guys are not trust wealthy but there are good once among the bad once. and how can you know?, unless you go closer to the person, make sure you play the part of your role well and that is for both of us the man and the woman and it shall work perfect as our dear brother and sister have had it.
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Ginger4922 says:Posted: 20 Dec 12
What a beautiful couple!! I'm so happy for them and I wish them the best.
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fix says:Posted: 11 Dec 12such a great joy well i don't have much to say than to wish them success in there marriage...
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kare1984 says:Posted: 10 Dec 12
Online dating is complected but those who do it and get married,they are lucky.It really sucks but as the saying goes,"keep your fingers crossed and hope for the best". Good for them
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rebelsaltue says:Posted: 24 Nov 12
For sure in this God's sanctuary, everyone is created in marital images so I'm happy for them that they coupled up and may they subdue the earth.
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