Helllo! ok I really want to know how you guys met. I met a guy on a penpals website and since then we always talk every day by texts. We feel like we really like each other and would love to meet and be together. Can I know your story? how was your first phone call? or skype idk? xx all the best

Hi, Anon!

Of course you can know our story! Richard messaged me on OkCupid in August 2012. At first, we messaged once or twice a day, and that quickly evolved into messaging as often as possible and then chatting on Gchat all day long. I moved to Manchester a month later to pursue my master’s, and during my first week there, we met for drinks and dinner. And the rest is history! 

Our LDR started after a little over two years together in January of this year. So, that’s where we are now. Richard is in London, and I’m in Washington DC. But Richard will be visiting me in September! We can’t wait. 🙂 

We actually didn’t have a phone call or Skype call before we met. So it went straight from messaging to meeting in-person… However, I know the nerves that come with talking to someone on Skype or on the phone before meeting them in person. I really don’t believe that there are objective rules that apply to every relationship. So, if you guys feel ready to call each other or Skype – GO FOR IT! You’ll know when it’s time. 🙂 

All the best to you and your SO! xx

Do you ever think of the weird (sometimes) circumstances around meeting your partner? There was a tweet, if I’d never replied to it, I would have never met Him. But I’m so glad I did.

YES! 

Wow, your circumstances sound crazy cool!! Who would have ever thought that that’s how your story with your SO all began?!

But that’s the great thing about love: It can strike in the most random and (what some may consider) unconventional ways! I think that’s what makes it so special. 🙂 

Wishing you and your partner all the best!