When I was dating my husband, I’d say date four or five, we went for a walk along the beach road where the sidewalk hugs the coastline. It’s awesome. There is an outcropping of rocks where many people fish and the waves splash at high tide. Just past this area is a lone, twisted pine tree . A park-type bench has been placed there on the sidewalk creating a wonderful place to enjoy the view.
I call this bench “Our Bench” because my husband and I kissed there – one of those tingling, longer kisses one summer evening. When I opened my eyes, I saw shooting stars and took that as a cosmic sign of my good fortune to have connected with Paul.
A couple of days ago, we were walking that same path like we often do. As we came near “Our Bench” someone else was sitting there. A man of maybe 60 and a woman somewhat younger – maybe early 50’s. “Hey they’re on ‘Our Bench!’ ” I joked with my husband. But he noticed more detail. The man, whose back was turned to us, was down on one knee!
As we walked passed, the woman had just finished putting the ring on her finger and was beaming. (I didn’t get to see the rock though – darn it!) They both looked so happy and we congratulated them wholeheartedly.
How romantic! And on “Our Bench” too. It’s a great spot.
People fall in love every day. The wedding business is still booming. Whether you are dating over 40, 50, 60, etc. there is still time to find love again. It’s never too late!
Do you have the desire to find love this summer? I tell my dating coaching clients to leverage the energy warm months and friendlier nature of people. smile more. Be friendly! Try some singles events. Get out there to mingle, meet men and cross paths with prospects so the right man for you can find you.
Wishing you love,
Ronnie
photo credits slightlynorth beach and LJV ring
Single for too long, Ronnie wanted to find love. She put her skills from personal development and her spiritual path to work, dating 30 men in 15 months to meet her adorable husband Paul. Discovering the keys to manifesting and midlife dating, she founded It’s Never Too Late to help smart, successful women find love or live an empowered and magical life. Ronnie Ann Ryan, MBA, CCC, is a Certified Coach who has helped 1,000s of midlife women with her Love & Magical Life Coach services. She’s the host of the Breathe Love & Magic podcast and has been featured on NBC, ABC, & Fox News, NPR, BBC, eHarmony, MSN.com, and Connecticut Magazine among others. Also, Ronnie is the author of 6 books which are available on Amazon.
That’s a great story, Ronnie! Your Bench seems to bring good luck. Can I get the GPS coordinates for it? LOL!
Cara – that bench and pine tree were just featured in the Stamford Advocate as one of the most romantic spots on the CT shoreline! Who knew?