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Nearly Gave Up
Kimberly and Jeff
Both of us considered not signing back up, but one of my friends reminded me that you never know what treasures lay around the next corner - and boy was she right!... We both want to thank you eHarmony, for helping us find each other and helping us find how wonderful life can be, when you get to share it with the love of your life.
Both of us considered not signing back up, but one of my friends reminded me that you never know what treasures lay around the next corner - and boy was she right!... We both want to thank you eHarmony, for helping us find each other and helping us find how wonderful life can be, when you get to share it with the love of your life.
- From: Nipomo, CA
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- Married: September 27th, 2008
Laura and Kent
I was in my late 40's, and had nearly given up on ever finding my true love... after the success of a friend with eHarmony, I decided to give it one more try... Thank you for giving me the opportunity to find my perfect match. I never could have done it without you.
I was in my late 40's, and had nearly given up on ever finding my true love... after the success of a friend with eHarmony, I decided to give it one more try... Thank you for giving me the opportunity to find my perfect match. I never could have done it without you.
- From: Plymouth, MN
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- Engaged: May 30th, 2008
Donna and Jason
Jason had been on eHarmony for several months with no success and he was about to give up. Something told him to give me a chance... Everyday our love grows more. Thank you eHarmony for this amazing gift!!!!
Jason had been on eHarmony for several months with no success and he was about to give up. Something told him to give me a chance... Everyday our love grows more. Thank you eHarmony for this amazing gift!!!!
- From: Piedmont, AL
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- Married: March 8th, 2008
Laura and John
John let me know that the very same night that I was feverishly renewing my membership he too had been contemplating his love life. John told me that same night he had decided to cancel his membership. He was growing weary after two years on the site. I am so thankful for that gut feeling that told John to wait until the morning, and not make any rash decisions. We were in love and we both knew it was real.
John let me know that the very same night that I was feverishly renewing my membership he too had been contemplating his love life. John told me that same night he had decided to cancel his membership. He was growing weary after two years on the site. I am so thankful for that gut feeling that told John to wait until the morning, and not make any rash decisions. We were in love and we both knew it was real.
- From: Lexington, KY
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- Married: October 20th, 2007
Melissa and James
I had tried in 2003 and didn't have success so I convinced myself it did not work. But something told me that maybe I should try again.... We are happily married and so in love on such a deeper level that people don't understand our connection. We just have to give our thanks to eHarmony and their matching process.
I had tried in 2003 and didn't have success so I convinced myself it did not work. But something told me that maybe I should try again.... We are happily married and so in love on such a deeper level that people don't understand our connection. We just have to give our thanks to eHarmony and their matching process.
- From: Piedmont, SC
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- Married: January 26th, 2006
Elizabeth and Dave
After being on eHarmony for a few weeks and having been on a couple unsuccessful dates, I was about to give up. Dave “nudged” me to continue communication with him... Before we knew it, we were inseparable.
After being on eHarmony for a few weeks and having been on a couple unsuccessful dates, I was about to give up. Dave “nudged” me to continue communication with him... Before we knew it, we were inseparable.
- From: Raleigh, NC
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- Engaged: July 19th, 2008
Ray and Pauline
I was about ready to give up on eHarmony when I was matched up with Pauline in December of 2007... Our first date was magical. We met at an Italian restaurant and talked for more than an hour before we ordered our food. If we didn’t have tickets to a play, we’d have probably stayed there talking all night.
I was about ready to give up on eHarmony when I was matched up with Pauline in December of 2007... Our first date was magical. We met at an Italian restaurant and talked for more than an hour before we ordered our food. If we didn’t have tickets to a play, we’d have probably stayed there talking all night.
- From: Sacramento, CA
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- Engaged: August 10th, 2008
Denise and Mike
I nearly gave up. I was about to cancel my subscription and stop dating all together. A friend was visiting from New York and we were discussing how ridiculous the whole thing was, when I saw Mike's profile... He may not be everyone's dream man but he sure is mine.
I nearly gave up. I was about to cancel my subscription and stop dating all together. A friend was visiting from New York and we were discussing how ridiculous the whole thing was, when I saw Mike's profile... He may not be everyone's dream man but he sure is mine.
- From: Los Angeles, CA
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- Matched: September 10th, 2007
Mary and Scott
I was just about to cancel my subscription and he had just renewed. We started communicating in August of 07, our first date was August 24th and we were married Aug 16, 2008.
I was just about to cancel my subscription and he had just renewed. We started communicating in August of 07, our first date was August 24th and we were married Aug 16, 2008.
- From: Fort Wayne, IN
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- Married: August 16th, 2008
Loretta and Michael
I had been divorced 8 years and said I would never marry again, after being on eHarmony for 6 months and not meeting anyone I wanted to date I was ready to give up... Needless to say never say never! I just had to wait to be with the right person for me!
I had been divorced 8 years and said I would never marry again, after being on eHarmony for 6 months and not meeting anyone I wanted to date I was ready to give up... Needless to say never say never! I just had to wait to be with the right person for me!
- From: Metamora, MI
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- Married: September 20th, 2008
Cynthia and Erik
I told all my friends I was done, that I didn't want to do it anymore even though I had a date scheduled the next day. They talked me into it...We owe you for introducing us and bringing us together. We would love you to use us as a success story, especially since without you, neither of us were having any luck!
I told all my friends I was done, that I didn't want to do it anymore even though I had a date scheduled the next day. They talked me into it...We owe you for introducing us and bringing us together. We would love you to use us as a success story, especially since without you, neither of us were having any luck!
- From: Chicago, IL
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- Married: October 10th, 2008
Suzanne and David
I’m so glad we didn’t give up…the investment of time and energy was so worth it. Even the disappointments were worthwhile, because they led us one step closer to finding each other. We complement each other in amazing ways even we can’t understand yet, and the transition to happily-married-life has been sweet.
I’m so glad we didn’t give up…the investment of time and energy was so worth it. Even the disappointments were worthwhile, because they led us one step closer to finding each other. We complement each other in amazing ways even we can’t understand yet, and the transition to happily-married-life has been sweet.
- From: Fort Wayne, IN
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- Married: April 26th, 2008
Melonee and Joe
Because we have so much in common, it has been an easy fit since the very beginning. He says he has known I was the one for him almost since the first face-to-face meeting. We couldn't be happier. I'm glad I didn't give up on eHarmony. I wanted you at eHarmony to know how much I appreciate the many times a customer service representative encouraged me to keep trying.
Because we have so much in common, it has been an easy fit since the very beginning. He says he has known I was the one for him almost since the first face-to-face meeting. We couldn't be happier. I'm glad I didn't give up on eHarmony. I wanted you at eHarmony to know how much I appreciate the many times a customer service representative encouraged me to keep trying.
- From: Enid, OK
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- Engaged: July 3rd, 2008
Erica and James
This was my second time on eHarmony.com. I tried it once three years ago for seven months and didn't have any success. In retrospect, I thought that seven months was not enough time and decided to give this another chance, so I signed up again last year in February and registered a whole year. That is how I met James. He is the only man I have ever dated that really understands where I am coming from and what I really want, and he accepts me for who I am. He is not only my boyfriend but also a best friend...
This was my second time on eHarmony.com. I tried it once three years ago for seven months and didn't have any success. In retrospect, I thought that seven months was not enough time and decided to give this another chance, so I signed up again last year in February and registered a whole year. That is how I met James. He is the only man I have ever dated that really understands where I am coming from and what I really want, and he accepts me for who I am. He is not only my boyfriend but also a best friend...
- From: Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
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- Engaged: September 2nd, 2008
Tina and Jason
I am looking forward to having Jason as my partner to love, laugh with, grow with, dream with, go on adventures with, build with, encourage -- and the list goes on and on. I was lucky I gave it a chance when I did. Jason was about to cancel his membership right before he met me because he wasn't having a lot of luck. So, thanks, eHarmony!!
I am looking forward to having Jason as my partner to love, laugh with, grow with, dream with, go on adventures with, build with, encourage -- and the list goes on and on. I was lucky I gave it a chance when I did. Jason was about to cancel his membership right before he met me because he wasn't having a lot of luck. So, thanks, eHarmony!!
- From: Lincoln, NE
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- Engaged: December 25th, 2007
John and Tami
I was matched with John on December 17th 2005. I wasn't a member at the time because I had given up on all of it...We met for lunch and the rest is history...we were engaged July the 16th 2007 were he proposed to me in Key West at the Southern Most Point. I am so happy that I took the chance and joined to find my Christmas gift!! It has been the best one ever.
I was matched with John on December 17th 2005. I wasn't a member at the time because I had given up on all of it...We met for lunch and the rest is history...we were engaged July the 16th 2007 were he proposed to me in Key West at the Southern Most Point. I am so happy that I took the chance and joined to find my Christmas gift!! It has been the best one ever.
- From: Sarasota, FL
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- Engaged: July 16th, 2007
Timothy and Debra
I had been using eHarmony for about eighteen months and Debbie had been using the service off and on for about five years. As you say be patient and persistent. Debbie, 37 had never been married and was not about to settle for someone who did not share her core values. Who would have thought a twice divorced man in a wheelchair could find love with a beautiful educated and never before married woman. Thanks Dr. Warren and keep up the good work!
I had been using eHarmony for about eighteen months and Debbie had been using the service off and on for about five years. As you say be patient and persistent. Debbie, 37 had never been married and was not about to settle for someone who did not share her core values. Who would have thought a twice divorced man in a wheelchair could find love with a beautiful educated and never before married woman. Thanks Dr. Warren and keep up the good work!
- From: Nampa, ID
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- Married: October 13th, 2007
Rachel and Paul
Rachel had been doing online dating for three and a half years and was giving it her last shot; I had been doing online dating for three and a half weeks and had only been on one date. I got Rachel as a match the day I was leaving for a long weekend in Las Vegas. Something told me to check my inbox before leaving, and at 5 am, I found an angel waiting for me.
Rachel had been doing online dating for three and a half years and was giving it her last shot; I had been doing online dating for three and a half weeks and had only been on one date. I got Rachel as a match the day I was leaving for a long weekend in Las Vegas. Something told me to check my inbox before leaving, and at 5 am, I found an angel waiting for me.
- From: Marlton, NJ
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- Engaged: March 30th, 2007
Pragati and Tony
Tony and I met for the first time after 7 or 10 days of open communication in April 2006. He had only a few days left on his membership and I had almost given up hope, after several months. Meeting Tony was just like the eHarmony commercials - we both felt completed - like we'd met our other half!
Tony and I met for the first time after 7 or 10 days of open communication in April 2006. He had only a few days left on his membership and I had almost given up hope, after several months. Meeting Tony was just like the eHarmony commercials - we both felt completed - like we'd met our other half!
- From: Mount Gilead, OH
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- Married: March 10th, 2007
Susan and Tony
We were both hesitant of online dating services, but gave eHarmony a try, as neither of us were into the bar scene. I decided to remain with eHarmony a while longer, even though there was not a lot of success in my first 6 months. I'm so happy I did, as I was matched with Susan in the beginning of December 2006.
We were both hesitant of online dating services, but gave eHarmony a try, as neither of us were into the bar scene. I decided to remain with eHarmony a while longer, even though there was not a lot of success in my first 6 months. I'm so happy I did, as I was matched with Susan in the beginning of December 2006.
- From: Lake Worth, FL
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- Married: June 15th, 2007
Victoria and Richard
Rick logged on to eHarmony on a Friday night in order to cancel his membership. I signed up on that same Friday night - a promotional weekend to try it out. He was the first match eHarmony sent me. He thought he'd take a look at this one last match for him. We read about each other at the exact same time. We communicated through the weekend. We are shocked and overwhelmed yet feeling completely at ease like we've known each other forever. We're a perfect match. It's amazing.
Rick logged on to eHarmony on a Friday night in order to cancel his membership. I signed up on that same Friday night - a promotional weekend to try it out. He was the first match eHarmony sent me. He thought he'd take a look at this one last match for him. We read about each other at the exact same time. We communicated through the weekend. We are shocked and overwhelmed yet feeling completely at ease like we've known each other forever. We're a perfect match. It's amazing.
- From: Del Mar, CA
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- Married: May 10th, 2007
Karen and John
I had dated fairly consistently for the past 2 years or so, off and on, since the break up of my marriage...meeting one guy after another through different sites. I'd even tried eHarmony in the past, but I think I gave up on it too soon.
I had dated fairly consistently for the past 2 years or so, off and on, since the break up of my marriage...meeting one guy after another through different sites. I'd even tried eHarmony in the past, but I think I gave up on it too soon.
- From: Dale City, VA
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- Matched: April 4th, 2006
Grant and Renee
What saved me was the fact that we already knew each other so well before we met. It was the time that we spent through our guided and open communication that gave me a second chance. Soon, I will be this amazing woman's husband. Renee is definitely my soul mate, and I feel it was fate that brought us together. I can't imagine life without her. Thanks eHarmony.
What saved me was the fact that we already knew each other so well before we met. It was the time that we spent through our guided and open communication that gave me a second chance. Soon, I will be this amazing woman's husband. Renee is definitely my soul mate, and I feel it was fate that brought us together. I can't imagine life without her. Thanks eHarmony.
- From: Colorado Springs, CO
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- Married: October 6th, 2007
Lauren and Brad
The neat part about our story is that my roommate is also planning a wedding with a man she met on eHarmony. We're both serving as each other's maids of honor. I had all but given up on the dating scene until I came here, and now I'm certainly glad I did!
The neat part about our story is that my roommate is also planning a wedding with a man she met on eHarmony. We're both serving as each other's maids of honor. I had all but given up on the dating scene until I came here, and now I'm certainly glad I did!
- From: Atlanta, GA
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- Married: June 9th, 2007
Teresa and James
I had been on eHarmony for about a year prior to meeting James. I was having difficulty finding the right guy, so I had thought about "taking a break" from eHarmony. But, a good friend of mine had recently gotten engaged to her soul mate, who she met on eHarmony, so I decided not to give up.
I had been on eHarmony for about a year prior to meeting James. I was having difficulty finding the right guy, so I had thought about "taking a break" from eHarmony. But, a good friend of mine had recently gotten engaged to her soul mate, who she met on eHarmony, so I decided not to give up.
- From: Beavercreek, OH
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- Married: April 14th, 2007
Mike and Roxanne
Our dream came true because of eHarmony. Both of us were ready to discontinue our membership but decided to try the last match we were sent which was each other! We couldn't be happier and to have our families around us to celebrate this union was such a blessing.
Our dream came true because of eHarmony. Both of us were ready to discontinue our membership but decided to try the last match we were sent which was each other! We couldn't be happier and to have our families around us to celebrate this union was such a blessing.
- From: Lake Dallas, TX
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- Married: March 23rd, 2007
Vincente and Joanna
Back in March of 2004, after several failed communication attempts along my eHarmony experience, I tried one last time to contact a woman I knew was "out of my league." My membership was just about up after 3 years and I was going to move on off the website.
Back in March of 2004, after several failed communication attempts along my eHarmony experience, I tried one last time to contact a woman I knew was "out of my league." My membership was just about up after 3 years and I was going to move on off the website.
- From: Naperville, IL
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- Married: April 3rd, 2005
Lisa and David
I was on eHarmony for about 1.5 yrs, nearly ready to give up. Dave was on eHarmony for about 1.5 weeks, curious if this thing really works. One morning, I was reading through "David" from Alta Loma's profile for about 1.5 minutes when I realized I needed to let him know I was interested in communicating.
I was on eHarmony for about 1.5 yrs, nearly ready to give up. Dave was on eHarmony for about 1.5 weeks, curious if this thing really works. One morning, I was reading through "David" from Alta Loma's profile for about 1.5 minutes when I realized I needed to let him know I was interested in communicating.
- From: Alta Loma, CA
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- Married: September 1st, 2007
Carolann and Michael
I'd really given up and, in fact my subscription had expired 2 weeks before I received Michael's match but I was so intrigued by his profile, I bit the bullet and re-upped. So glad I did! We fell in love in no time and were engaged in less than two months. We don't have a date....a lot of logistics to figure out....but I've never been happier....ever.
I'd really given up and, in fact my subscription had expired 2 weeks before I received Michael's match but I was so intrigued by his profile, I bit the bullet and re-upped. So glad I did! We fell in love in no time and were engaged in less than two months. We don't have a date....a lot of logistics to figure out....but I've never been happier....ever.
- From: San Diego, CA
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- Engaged: April 18th, 2007
Greg and Melissa
I was actually going to quit eHarmony, but I missed the date by one day
I was actually going to quit eHarmony, but I missed the date by one day
- From: Atlanta, GA
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- Married: August 13th, 2005
Gloria and John
I had just decided not to renew for another 3 months and wanted to just let the last renewal run out
I had just decided not to renew for another 3 months and wanted to just let the last renewal run out
- From: Tustin, CA
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- Married: September 20th, 2003
Stephanie and Chris
I am even more relieved that I didn't terminate my membership with eHarmony at the beginning of the year. If I had done that, I would have missed out on one great guy!
I am even more relieved that I didn't terminate my membership with eHarmony at the beginning of the year. If I had done that, I would have missed out on one great guy!
- From: San Antonio, TX
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- Matched: March 27th, 2006
Antoinette and Chris
I was honestly one of the largest skeptics and needless to say, your website proved me wrong
I was honestly one of the largest skeptics and needless to say, your website proved me wrong
- From: Jacksonville, NC
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- Married: November 26th, 2005
Claire and Bryan
He decided to renew his membership for one more month to see if we would go anywhere, and I'm glad he did because we were just married on May 14, 2005.
He decided to renew his membership for one more month to see if we would go anywhere, and I'm glad he did because we were just married on May 14, 2005.
- From: San Diego, CA
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- Married: May 14th, 2005
Susan and Michael
I had almost given up my search after becoming discouraged with two months of using the system
I had almost given up my search after becoming discouraged with two months of using the system
- From: West Chester, OH
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- Married: February 18th, 2006
Jodi and Todd
I had been internet dating here for almost two years with no success. I was about to give up, but thank goodness I didn't!
I had been internet dating here for almost two years with no success. I was about to give up, but thank goodness I didn't!
- From: San Marcos, CA
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- Married: July 29th, 2007
Shawn and Sandi
I was about to give up on eHarmony and dating in general when I was sent Sandi as a match
I was about to give up on eHarmony and dating in general when I was sent Sandi as a match
- From: Lee's Summit, MO
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- Married: July 4th, 2006
Maya and Howard
Both of us began to date and both of us began to feel disillusioned
Both of us began to date and both of us began to feel disillusioned
- From: El Paso, TX
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- Married: July 22nd, 2006
Doug and Deborah
My first three months were up and I was hemming and hawing over renewing my membership, not because I was unsatisfied with the service, I was just concerned about the financial investment.
My first three months were up and I was hemming and hawing over renewing my membership, not because I was unsatisfied with the service, I was just concerned about the financial investment.
- From: Lake Zurich, IL
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- Married: July 22nd, 2006
Christopher and Darya
something I'd quite frankly given up on, was the notion of ever meeting a woman with whom I could grow up. So began my two-year relationship - off and on - with eHarmony
something I'd quite frankly given up on, was the notion of ever meeting a woman with whom I could grow up. So began my two-year relationship - off and on - with eHarmony
- From: Mechanicsville, VA
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- Married: September 4th, 2005
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