Following are personal stories from men, of finding Love at First Sight:

Reader #1 – “I was single and vacationing in a small town north of Acapulco, Mexico. My cousin’s wife had introduced me to some 12 single women, though I wasn’t looking for a mate.

“One day, we ran into a cousin of my cousin’s wife and were invited in for a soda. I observed a shy, beautiful woman showing my cousin’s daughter the garden.

“I immediately knew that this kind, gentle woman was for me. Two days later we were invited for a dinner. Afterward, “my” Grace and I walked to a near-empty cantina with a Spanish-English dictionary in hand, and got to know each other .

“Two days later I relocated to Acapulco for my last couple of days. Grace took a bus there and I rented her a room. We had a small party with her cousins.

“I returned to Canada. We married 22 months later after numerous visits. We’ve been marred 19 years and have a daughter, 18. I knew on first sight. I love her and she loves me, FOREVER.”

Reader #2 – “I was 32, just started a new job selling Macintosh Computers, in February 1991. It was an open-architecture office. THE GIRL breezed by my desk to visit my boss! Our office had just moved into this neighbourhood, she’d recognized our new external sign, and came in to say hi!

“I vividly remember thinking to myself:  Why don’t I have a lady like this in my life?

“I soon inherited THE GIRL’S account, and I personally delivered any ordered computer items to her door across the street. I made inquiries with her coworkers as to her relationship status, and learned she was in a long-term relationship.

“So I concentrated at work, and 18 months flew by. I made one more inquiry with another co-worker and was told, “She’s single.  You should ask her out.  You’ll be pleasantly surprised if you do.”  I called her, out of the blue. She said yes to dinner.

“We’ve been married 19 years. We begin each morning the dance of a pelican.  We pirouette.  We hop.  We strut.  We embrace.  We hug.  We kiss.  There’s no better way to start the day.

“I signed on for 50 years.  I owe her 31 more.  I have a funny feeling I’ll renegotiate, and sign on for another five years once my contract is over. I’m a very lucky man!”

Reader #3 – “In 1946, I  was still in the army  and had just returned to the United Kingdom  from overseas because my unit  was being  disbanded.  As a last get- together it was decided  we’d hold a farewell dance at the barracks. I’m not a very good dancer and didn’t feel like  attending but had to go because I was in charge of one of the sections.

“I was standing at the doorway, watching all the people arrive, when I saw the most beautiful girl come in through the door with one of my group. Talk about, “My heart stood still.”

“I  couldn’t take my eyes off her! After being introduced,  and talking, I learned that she also didn’t want to come to the dance but was threatened with dire consequences  by her friend if she didn’t.

“Somehow during the evening,  although mostly tongue-tied, I asked her to meet me again. She did.

“We were married in October 1948, so this year  we’ll celebrate our 66th anniversary of “wedded bliss.”

Among current situations people write me about, are those that affect the very young:

I'm in middle school and had this amazing Grade Seven teacher.

She was always there for me. I could tell her anything without worrying about her telling anyone else. She knew most of my secrets!
I’ve missed her so much during summer break! But I’ll be seeing her soon and she’d said I could talk to her whenever I need to. I love her so much (as a teacher) and I miss her hugs.

Eager for School

You’ve been lucky to have such a responsive teacher!

You’ve now had a summer to grow up more. While adolescent/early teen years bring new situations and information, you’re able to gain experience in how to handle them.

Talk about this when you see this teacher. Caring adults, including your parents, can help you learn to handle stuff better, and have confidence in yourself.