We chose friendship over romance for 25 years. Love waited, and when it returned, it was better than we ever imagined.
You decide who wins $20,000 and appears in Variety magazine as America’s Favorite Couple
I met Sea in 1997 at a dance, he saw me and asked for my number. At first, I thought he was a smooth talker who was a little bit too charming! I gave him my number only if he could memorize it…no paper, no phone! But as I got to know him, the more I saw his heart. We built a real bond and deep friendship. Life took us in different directions, and 25 years later we found that connection never faded.
What is your favorite memory you've shared as a couple?My favorite memory was in 2021, when he flew to Europe to visit me while I was deployed. We were “just friends,” but the way he looked at me, and the weekly care packages he sent, said otherwise. That visit was pure magic. The laughs, the spark, the love… it all came rushing back. After all our years of friendship, we finally gave love a chance! It felt like the universe knew it was our time!
What would you do with $20,000?After 25 years apart, we finally began our life together but just last month, my husband had a serious health scare that shook us. It was a powerful reminder of how fragile time is. We’d use the $20,000 to help with his medical bills. After everything we’ve been through, every moment feels like a gift! and we’re holding on to each one, together. ❤️
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