Jason and Amanda: An Online Dating Success Story
The story of Amanda and Jason is truly inspirational. What started as simple curiosity on both of their sides, has turned into a beautiful love story that will make anyone believe in destiny.
Jason: “I kept delaying online dating, thinking I was just scared to try. Now I know that I was waiting for Amanda.”
I’ve never been a fan of online anything really, despite me spending so much time on the internet, like everyone else these days. I’m really into being out in the wild, – parks, hiking, mountains, lakes, and rivers, all that gives me life. So naturally I was trying the old way with dating too.
After years of dating on and off, and not really having a relationship that would be leading somewhere, I finally caved. Choosing Once as my first dating website ever was a no-brainer because one of my friends tried it before and found a partner there, so I just went with it. At that point, I wasn’t really hoping for much but wanted to see how it works and where it takes me.
Amanda was the first person I matched with, and I still can’t believe my luck. Not only have I met my soulmate, but it happened so quickly! We texted for a bit, and I guess I felt a connection right away. I couldn’t wait to see her, so I asked her out on a casual date in the park. Turned out Amanda is very outdoorsy, just like myself, if not more. We walked around our local park for hours and talked about everything. By the end of the date I knew she was exactly who I was looking for.
Amanda: “I can’t imagine my life without Jason now.”
Once was not the first online dating website for me. I decided to sign up because I’ve read that it’s created for people looking for long-term relationships and not a sex dating app like the ones I dealt with before.
Right after I signed up, I started receiving messages from guys and spoke with a few, but I only ever met with Jason. He was the quickest to ask me out, and I’m so happy he did!
At first, I wasn’t so confident though as he asked me on a date in the park. Now, I’m super fond of nature and most of my free time is spent outside. However, I was immediately alarmed because there is this stereotype about guys asking girls on dates in the park because they don’t want to pay for their coffee or dinner, and don’t want to make any effort either. In fact, one of my girlfriends even told me not to go and joked that if he’s not cheap, then he’s a creep.
We laugh about it now because, obviously, he’s neither of those things, he’s just a guy who loves nature. So we met, walked, and talked for God knows how long. By the time I remembered about the time, a few hours had already passed. And you know it’s a good date when that happens.
I still can’t believe I matched with someone who fits me so perfectly so quickly. I know that doesn’t happen to everyone, and I’m super grateful.
We’re talking about our future, starting a family, and all those things. I love that we share so many core values so we only ever fight about silly things. I hope we will spend the rest of our lives together.
Our tips for singles trying out online dating
It sounds super cheesy, but love is out there, waiting for you.
We know it can be daunting to look for a partner and a lover. There are tons of people who have different goals and plans, but also lots of like-minded guys and girls who you can match with and build a future together.
In our case, we tried online dating and it worked like a charm! Most of our friends had to spend more time to find someone to fall in love with, but it happened for some of them already too. We can really recommend Once because it has lots of singles looking for a relationship, and not a one-night stand or something like that.
Don’t be afraid to register and put yourself out there. No, really. If you want to meet someone special, you have got to do something about it. And it’s fun too! We both had so much adrenaline as we were scrolling and chatting on the platform. Let our story inspire you. Good luck!
