“Now I realize this is what I have been seeking my entire life.”

Kat and Matt

I read his profile and just knew that we would become good friends at the very least. What drew me in? The fact that he said he was looking for someone with a social conscience. Add that to his sweet smile, that he is an animal lover, very liberal, has amazing tattoos, and that we see the world from the same vantage point.

So, we emailed for almost two weeks before we met in person. Over that time, I discovered we shared the same values, and experiences, and that we both gave up corporate jobs to follow our hearts. I found someone who walked the talk like me -- it was very refreshing. We decided a good first meeting place was the Seattle's Best Coffee shop across the street from our favorite park, Green Lake.

I met him at the door and took one look into those beautiful, honest hazel eyes, and I was hooked. We sat in a booth and after five minutes, it seemed as if we had known each other for years. We even had the same favorite artist - Mark Rothko. What followed were dinners, long talks, and leisurely strolls around Green Lake.

Meant to be together

The more time we spent together, the more we realized we had in common, and the more signs we saw that we were meant to be together.

I never believed in soul mates. I always thought people who spoke of this kind of love were merely exaggerating. But now I know. Now I realize that this is what I have been seeking my entire life. (Though it's hard to imagine how I made it through life this far without him.)

Everything I have been through up to this point has been worth it now that I have met my sweet Matt. We have been together for seven months, and are planning our wedding for another seven months from now. Every day I grow happier and more fulfilled. I am excited at the thought of building a life with this amazing human being.

Tips from Kat

• Don't give up!
• Don't be afraid to make the first move. All of the best dates I went on were people I initiated contact with.
• Really think about what you're looking for or not looking for. Make up your list of desirables, so to speak. Then set up your search criteria to match.
• Women need to be more assertive. Make the first move if you think you might have something in common, and go into it with an open mind. I was just looking for friendship and ended up finding the one.

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