Although we both had separate lives for years, we shared a special connection that has remained for over 36 years.
You decide who wins $20,000 and appears in Variety magazine as America’s Favorite Couple
Our love story began in an unexpected way—through an ad in Metal Edge magazine in 1987. For over 2 yrs, we poured our hearts into letters/phone calls, bridging a 1,000-mile gap w/words & dreams. Though life pulled us apart & we each moved on, the spark never truly faded. Decades later, fate reunited us through social media. What was once a distant fantasy became a breathtaking reality. Our story isn’t just about love - it’s about hope, resilience, & the timeless truth that true love never dies.
What is your favorite memory you've shared as a couple?After 36 years apart, reconnecting was magical. We video chatted daily for months before finally meeting in person—seeing, touching, and kissing after all that time felt like a dream come true. From that moment, Richard helped Cindy move across the country, and we began our forever together. We love going to concerts, taking road trips, and just hanging together in general.
What would you do with $20,000?We got engaged last year on the same exact day that we became long-distance boyfriend/girlfriend years prior. 35 years after first contact, we will marry on 9/12/2025. And this prize would mean the world to us: helping create the wedding of our dreams. True love never dies, and with your vote, we hope to prove it and share our story with the world.
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