Well, Mike and Van, I've been here since June. I haven't met that special someone--yet. BUT I have made quite a few new friends here. You can never have too many friends. I enjoy chatting with them via e-mails, or engaging in friendly discussions thru the forums. Forum posting is how I've met people whom I now consider good friends. plus I know people on JSH who's actually met their special someones(Hi, Eleena and Captain). We're all just one big happy family here, and in this crazy world today, family's a good thing. Thanks, guys!

knoxman

It would seem that a few of you have requested a success story about Katie and I so this is an attempt to do so. I will do my best not to leave anything out but those of you that know me should know better by now.

There once was a guy and the end of his wits in the dating world. He was doomed to be single , it would seem, for the rest of his days. After many failed attempts he was just about to give up all hope.
Then one day while searching around on the net a pop up window appeared for a dating sight and after a few chuckles in disbelief, he decided to go ahead and create a profile.
It wasn’t long before he had met a few people and decided to stick around and make a few friends. More so for comedy and some simple chit chat since he was still kinda sketchy with the whole online dating concept.
How could this possibly work he thought, but since everything else , thus far , had failed he continued on.
Some time had passed and he found himself on the sight more and more.
Not really interested in anyone as far as companionship, but making a few friends.
Then one day, out of boredom he decided to make a thread about what he was cooking up for his dinner. Lasagna and wine.
People, out of hunger most likely, responded here and there and noone really caught his eye, but out of nowhere she appeared.
She said something like… “He cooks and has taste in wine, women will be knocking your door down in no time.”
Over time the conversations and flirting grew and grew and a few short weeks later, if that long, phone numbers were exchanged after many many e-mails were sent.
Still in disbelief, he talked to her on the phone for the first time. With sweaty palms and being extremely nervous, more than her it seemed, he attempted to carry on a conversation but his phone was breaking up very badly. He had lost her call, but after a while got reception enough to call back. They seem to hit it off very well from the start.
More time passed on and she and he talked and typed more and more. With hours flying by well into the early morning, their friendship grew.
Now, at the time, He wasn’t sure if she was doing the same, but he would race home from work to see if he had gotten a letter from her everyday. Some days they sent about 30 – 50 e-mails back and forth. I don’t mean your little “what’s up?” sort of thing either. Some of these letters ended up being several pages long.
By now he had already aquired feelings for her, and was wondering how in the world he would, not only tell her, but try to explain to everyone that he knew that he had feelings for someone that he had met on the internet.
Then one day in everyday conversation she asks a question that set him a little of guard… “Do you think that I am dateable?”
Wanting to jump out of his chair and scream “OH YES!” at the top of his lungs he stopped and pondered the question for a moment and said “Do you mean in general or would I date you?”
Now either way the answer would have been yes, but he wound up answering both any way.
AND SO IT BEGAN

As the weeks passed, more and more letters were sent and then they branched over to IM’s. He even went out and bought a web cam.
He had seen her on the cam before and she had seen his pics but not on the cam until then.
Eventually he typed something in a letter saying “Don’t make me use the “L” word.”
Not to long after a countdown thread was made. He was going to meet her in person.
Unfortuanately, the sight had banned the both of them and many of their friends before the countdown expired, but no worries… There is another site, a better sight, and they both joined and continued they countdown there.
Many new friends were made and were now apparently inspired by the story and it seemed as though they had a small following of friends hanging on to every word. It felt good to inspire, to let others know that something that he never thought was possible, had not only happened but could also happen for them as well.
Any way… …Back to the countdown.
Ok, now you would think that the complicated part of this fairy tale was over but sadly many more obstacles lay in their path.
While she was counting down the days, rather, calculating the weeks into days, days into hours, hours into minutes, and yes, even minutes into seconds. He was trying to get a flight to see her. With plenty of time before the countdown ending this should have been no problem at all right? Nope. His Aunt was suppose to help out find a cheap ticket for him, which at the time, he was very grateful for. With the excitement building more and more by the day and her phone in a nonstop ringing to find out what time he could depart. She calls days before the countdown was to end to inform that she had waited to long and the ticket was to be almost $300 more than she had originally expected.
Most certainly heartbroken and in a frantic he started thinking of other ways that he could get more money. For he was now extremely determined to meet his love in person. At his wits end she exclaims, “Amtrak!!!!!!!!!” “Why not try Amtrak?”
Immediately he got online searching for a train ticket and it wasn’t long before he got one.
About 2 minutes later he lets her know that the ticket was purchased and that the true countdown may begin.
The excitement hit his stomach in a rage of butterflies. He was actually going to travel half way across the country to meet someone that he really only knew from letters?
A short time later he started packing. I say started because he probably packed, unpacked and repacked that suitcase like ten times.
With every day passing and the AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!’s being typed more and more on the countdown thread, it had finally sunk in that this was really happening.
The nervousness had now built very high for him as well as for her. Many very supportive people talked them down and also pumped them up. Which by the way, those of you that are reading this we are both very grateful for.


Then came the day of the countdowns end.
After about forty packs of cigarettes the day had finally come. The beginning of the 32 hour train ride was upon him and after checking his luggage two or three more times he called her to let her know that he was leaving his house for the train station.
Now, which one of them more excited? Hmmmmmmmm that’s hard to say.
If I had to guess I would say her who was now cleaning her house in very frantic state, she even pledged her cabinet doors and roped her friend into helping her clean the entire place.
On the way to the train station his mind raced out of control, but never did the thought of turning back cross his mind. After one of the worst drives through downtown he finally arrived at the train station with his legs shaking he walked up to the counter to claim his ticket. Having a few minutes before the train left he snuck outside to have a few more smokes before departing and to call his love to let her know that he had arrived at the station. Several times in that 15 or 20 minute period she screamed in his ear from excitement.
Now it was time to get off the phone any minute an announcement could be heard “All passengers please report to gate “B”. Minutes later “All aboard!!!!!!!” would follow.
Quickly finding a seat next to the window he propped his feat up and got situated for the long ride and called her to let her know he was now on the train. The woman in front of me heard her scream in his ear this time and smiled at him.
Moments later the train horn could be heard all around, and the train slowly started to leave the station. He was now on his way. He explained to her that the train was leaving and she screamed again. The train got up to speed after a few moments and the journey was now on it’s way.
After a few hours of gazing at the beautiful scenery he finally got sick of sitting in his seat and decided to walk around and explore. He had now in a nervous fit found his way down to the lounge car to get a beer to calm his nerves a bit. Many thoughts ran through his mind. What if she doesn’t like me, What then? What will you do?
The woman working in the lounge noticed him sitting there drinking his beer and started to ask if he had been on a train before. He said no and started to tell this story to her. The woman seemed very interested and said “You must be really nervous huh?”
Of course, he said, and she even gave him a few beers to calm him down.
Many hours and phone calls later the cell phone was about to die, so a journey within a journey was needed.
He had to find a power outlet for the phone, and after searching he found one and stood by the window downstairs just so he could talk to her.
“Where are you now?” she would ask, as I grew slowly closer with every minute that passed.
The next day when he called and she asked the same question he said, “Minot” and completely pronounced it wrong, but after a few seconds she figured it out and started with the excitement filled screaming in his ear again.

Not to long after I found myself the station before my final stop, around 3 am.
There was still about 45 minutes before the stop but that didn’t stop him from going downstairs , luggage in hand to wait by the door for the rest of the trip.

continued...

Finally, I had arrived, extremely nervous at this point I tried to look out the window but couldn’t see anything because it was so dark. Not to mention the fact that my train was over a half an hour late. Now blocked by a train in front he waited. Eventually the trained pulled forward into the station and he saw her standing there. He exited the train and promptly walked up to her.
Both frozen in fear they stood for a few minutes speechless.
Not knowing what to do he said something like “Well where is my hug?” and hugged her for a few minutes.

THEY HAD MET IN PERSON AT LAST

Still nervous they smoked a cigarette in an attempt to settle there nerves.
Her legs were shaking so bad, in fact, she was going to have a hard time driving she explained. They headed off to what would be happiness to this day.

By now I am sure that you know that the he is I and the she is her.

I exited that train on April 21st at around 330am and it is now September 4 and we are not only still together, very much in love , but are planning out the wedding details.

This is a success story for online dating.
It has worked for us.
It can work for you.
Just be yourself, open your heart, and you can gain the same thing that these two wandering soul mates have found in each other.


I would like to quickly thank all the JSHers that were there keeping us sane through this whole ordeal.
We appreciate it more than you will ever know.

And to JSH

For accepting us in your big happy family and allowing us to continue on with our countdown.
Thank you all
You are all family in my book.

Good luck to you all
We wish you the best of luck
All of you

AND THEY LIVED HAPPILY EVER AFTER


Chris and Katie (The soul mates brought together by internet dating)

AWWWWW this is so cool.....I just lovve to hear of these success stories

Been following this love story from the very beginning. What a wonderful story. It sends shivers on my skin. Couldn't happen to two nicer people. Congrats you two beautiful people.

Kat

Awwwwwww Katie & Chris what an amazing story,, I wish you two a lifetime of happiness,,

and i was there from the very beginning watching their love grow....I love you Katie and Chris and remember i EXPECT an invite to your wedding.

Congradulations, (((((((Katie and Chris)))))))))))))
(((((((((((Tiger and Fallen)))))))))))) it is always great to hear when friends find their Love, that they had been searching for. Wolfie and I have also found our true Love in each other. We met here on JSH, and started talking, and have finaly met in person. Now we have plans on firt moving to Pa and then later moving back here to Ohio, where we will live for ever to gether as man and wife. We have not yet set the date for that blissfull ocaision, but hoping it will be very soon. When Wolfie and I met in person, we both knew that that is what we wanted, we have so much in common, it is uncany. The Love we have found in each other was made in heaven, And thanks to this dating site, we found that Love. Thank you Mike and Van, for having this site. SandyLou2456 and WolfSpirt

I signed up and went thru the search. I spotted this guy that I was interested in but thought he would never be interested in me, so kept going. A couple of days later I was checking my mail and there was a message from him, while here he IM'd me. We chatted a bit and he dared me to call him, so being who I am I called. We talked for hours. It came so easy and we were so much a like and like the same things, think a like in many ways and we both felt we had found what we had searched for in someone. We talked on the phone and emailed a bit more and finally met. From them moment we came face to face it was as if we had always been together. That was 2 weeks ago, we have been apart only for short periods since then. Life has been hitting us with one challenge after another but we keep going. On our 3rd date my house was robbed, he was here for me and stayed with me, not leaving my side until I felt I could handle it.

There really is no secret, put yourself out there, be open and honest, caring and understanding. Make it clear what you want and dont be afraid to just be you. We have not played any games. We have spent many hours talking, not sleeping at all, realizing we had talked the night away. We have both done something we have not done in the past, totally open up, no secrets. He knows things about me no one else does and I know things about him others do not know.

He is my knight, his armor is battle weary, and a little tarnished, but then my crown is not so shiny anymore either. We are giving this a real chance. We jumped in with both feet and no blinders on.

I hope everyone can find that someone, because when you connect on this level, it really is amazing. I never thought it was possible.

Thursday is 2 weeks since our first date, we are planning on going to watch some jazz under the stars. 2 weeks.. wow.. seems like we have been together always. Who knows where it will go, but we have to take a chance or we will never go anywhere.

Our photo is the main one in my profile.

I wish all the best.. may you find this kind of love and contentment.

Congradulations, TexasDarlin and to your Guy. Sandylou2456 and I have also found our love here on JSH, we had been talking here for a while, but just general talk, then one dqy, in July, we both realized we had a crush on each other sinc April, but was to shy to tell each other about it, but then when we stated talking seriously and found we had so much in common and even thought the same, it was uncanny. Then we set to meet 30 days later and the countdown began, at first we thought the time would realy drag by, but suddenly it was here. So on Aug 28th we met in Ohio, where Sandy is from. We hit it off great, there was no doubt about wether we were meant for each other. I was there for 8 days, and then cme back here to Pa, with Sandy by my side, we are going back to Ohio next week to take care of some business, then returning back here to Pa, till my parents pass away, then we will be moving back to Ohio, to live out the rest of our lives together and yes, there are wedding bells in the very near future...........Sandy and Wolfie.

Thanks, I wish you both the best. I guess I could have put his name up too. He is the only friend I have on my list, Julian123.

It is really special when you have that level of connection with someone. I see the ads for another site, one you have to pay for, and they talk about connecting on such levels and I used to think it was hooey. Now I know it does exist.

The date is set for us to tie the knot. All who know us are invited to join in for the wedding of two of your friends. We met here at Just Say Hi last November and we have been living together for the last three months. Life has a way of bringing people together who belong together and we feel we are two of the Lucky ones.

The date is June 22, 2008, so if your interested let us know and we will be happy to have you. We hope some of you might consider joining us, you know who you are.



Gryphyn and Toyotagirl

well i met my sweetheart debbie exactly one year ago today, i never in a million years expected to even talk to any women but instead found myself an angel.

i joined the site and before i even posted to say hi i saw her and was just gobsmacked by her overwhelming beauty, from that moment on i have been utterly and totally madly in love with her.
we bonded almost instantly and over the coming year we had got closer and closer and i could not imagine a life without my debbie

we have had our ups and downs like every couple does, but we've conqured through it all to be where we are today.
very soon my angel will be moving in with me and we'll be together for ever, and we are going to start trying for our first child. and i cannot wait!!!!

i just wanted to say thank you on behalf of us both to all those who have wished us well and happiness, thank you

it just goes to show, you can find love when you least expect to cos i have found my angel,
my soulmate,
my debbie!!!!
i love you babe!

Well, this evening Sandy and I made it official, I proposed to her and she accepted. Now we just have to set the date for our marriage. Sandy has made me the happiest man alive. Thank you Mike and Van for having this site, wich made it possible for us to meet our true love and bringing us to this wonderfull beginning, of two souls as one. Cheers to all. ...............Sandy and Wolfie

By the way, Van and Mike, YOU GUYS ROCK!!!!!!!!!!

congrats to all of u new couples!!!!! sorry van and mike for typing that in here

I And My Wife Jacque Just Got Married Yesterday. I Have This Site To Thanks. We Met On This Site A Year Exactly From Today.

Hi People! I am just writting to let you know i had good sucess story on here my first day on here. I have met a guy and we are now offically dating and i thank this website to help me find exactly what i was looking for

Thanks to this one very site and you are the only site I have been on that has gave a result of finding my girl of my dreams..Amysue04 is just exactly what I have been looking for in a girl who is my Ms.Right and more my life is now complete thanks,Justsayhi.com!!

Success is an understatement. I just had a date that was like no other. Great woman, who had genuine friends (unique friends I should say). It was all good though, can't wait to get to know this woman more.