Our love is grounded in trust, respect, reciprocity, and a deep emotional and spiritual connection.
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We met by chance on Match.com while using free accounts. Her profile listed her as 47 due to an error, though she was 51—otherwise, I wouldn’t have matched. Before we connected, she had already secured a rental just 1.5 miles from my home. The day I planned to delete my account, we matched. Though we agreed to meet as friends, there was instant, undeniable attraction in person. Thus, our story began!
What is your favorite memory you've shared as a couple?Our favorite memory together is our first mini vacation to the north Georgia mountains. We stayed in a secluded romantic cabin 20 miles from the closest town with views to die for - from the jacuzzi. It was during this trip I quickly realized Eli was going to be my lifelong partner.
What would you do with $20,000?We would plan a beautiful wedding destination outside the USA (most likely her home country of Peru) and use the money to cover the costs for our immediate family and close friends.
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