My life reads just like the page that I wrote 37 years ago

In grade four, our homework assignment was, what I want my future to be like. We were going to seal these and look at them later in life to see if we were living our dreams. While other classmates wanted to be pilots and doctors and lawyer. I wanted to be a Mom. The teacher said that I could be something and a Mom and I told her that I would be happiest just being a Mom. So she asked me to describe my family and my husband and my future life.
My life reads just like the page that I wrote 37 years ago. I want to be with the man I met in high school, who goes to my prom. I will have four kids with this wonderful man who treated me like a princess. My kids will adore me and love to be around always. I would have a dog and live in the same beautiful house in the country all of my kids life. I would be happy always.
It was just our 25th anniversay and I would love this opportunity to thank my husband for answering all of my hopes and dreams. I love you honey, now that is romantic.
Heather P.

I saw candles all over the bathroom, rose petals, a little stereo with Spanish music

It was the year of 2006 just a regular night at home. My boyfriend wanted to show me how he new how to pamper his woman. I was sitting up watching some television and heard my boyfriend (Justin) walk back and forth from the bedroom to the bathroom. He continued to do so for about 20 minutes. When he was all said and done he asked me to come into the bathroom and there I saw candles all over the bathroom, rose petals, a little stereo with Spanish music (the most romantic language) and bubbles in the bath tub awaiting the two of us. It might be a typical romantic tale but its my romantic tale a night I will never forget a night that went on with more romantic details that will be left unsaid. A night that will remain unforgettable.
Ashley C.

Then a kiss...

Imagine.. being abused, cheated on over and over and feeling like your never good enough for anyone. Your hearts begins not to trust, to close up from the world and beginning to isolate from love and from finding TRUE happiness. You also live with your own disease.... Cystic Fibrosis. When you least expect it, your best friends ex tells you that you need to meet a guy that he believes would be "perfect" for you.Thinking nothing of it, you email him and say hi. After a few conversations on the internet you meet up. The first date- not a regular coffee date- but the guy comes up with a plan of going to "Art Crawl" You think to yourself; "WOW a man who comes up with a plan and it is something you feel very strongly about". Second date-a romantic walk on the beach and laying on the giant rocks at the shoreline, talking while starring up at the stars. Then a kiss... Never thinking I could find something so amazing and is truly MY "perfect" man!!!This is the beginning of "my dreams".
Stephanie H.

I love you...I just love you!

My husband and I were dating for 5 years before we got married. He played soccer and I would often go watch him play, especially during the beginning stages of our relationship. I'll always remember the day I went to see him play one of his soccer games. We had been dating for a couple of months and were really into each other at this point. Although it was a close game, his team ended up losing the game which upset him. Our walk to the car was not a very cheerful moment, and you can sense his disappointment. So I just tried to talk to him and get his mind off the whole game. I remember going into the car and he turned to me and said, "I love you...I just love you! I know you may not feel it, but I love you!" It wasn't planned but at that moment I knew it was from the heart and that I had found the man I wanted to be with forever! We've been married for almost 2 years and are expecting our first child any week now. To this day that day will always be my most romantic moment!
Demetra S. 

I will never forget that evening

My husband and I were going out for dinner to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. He is a man of few words and works long hours so I was brooding over the lack of sentiment on such an important event as this. Dinner was nice, sure, but it was our 25th wedding anniversary! I thought it warrented a little more than an evening out but didn't voice my disappointment. After dinner we drove down to the beach to watch the sunset. We sat holding hands watching the sun set reflecting on the last 25 years. Allan then turned to me and asked,"if you had to do it over again would you marry me?" You see, we were teenagers when we married. Allan and I barely 19, and parents of a beautiful daughter as well! We had overcome alot of difficult times together many times of which I had asked myself"did we do the right thing?" As I looked into his anxious eyes I replied"Of course I would!" We embraced and as we did he slipped a beautiful family ring on my finger! I will never forget that evening.
Barbara D.

There were no portable cell phones back then

Near Valentine's Day 16 years ago, my husband took me out West for my first real ski vacation out of the state of Michigan. On our first day at Lake Tahoe on top of Mt. Heavenly my husband proposed. Fortunately, he didn't drop the ring in the snow. It took us an hour to get to a phone and call our families. There were no portable cell phones back then. I cherish that memory.

Jodie W.

but he loves me and makes me delirious with happiness and joy

Some people walk in the rain, and others just get wet" (Roger Miller). We used this quote on a homemade book we made this year about our trip to Iceland and Norway. We had to postpone the trip a few years ago because I had to deal with breast cancer. But that is done and I am great and we finally took our dream trip this past summer. It was awesome. This quote is so meaningful to us because we try to always make sure that everything we do is an extraordinary adventure. My honey is so fun to be with that I can't believe it's been 8 years. I can't even begin to pick out one specific thing that shows how romantic he is. He doesn't do flowers, candy etc. but he loves me and makes me delirious with happiness and joy, and that is the definition of romance to me.

Corina B.

...when it seemed everything was over..

Could anything be more romantic than meeting the second love of your life when it seemed everything was over?
I had been so happily married for 28 years. My husband was mis-diagnosed for the last five, and when finally correctly diagnosed succumbed to cancer very quickly. I learned a lot about grief then. If I had felt sure that I would be with Don, I would have gladly died myself.
I was still feeling that way about a year and a half after his death, when a friend was having a book launch. I was desperately unhappy at the thought of attending alone, and my friend arranged for me to attend with an older, single man. With whom, over the past 10 months, I have fallen completely in love. And vice versa.
Finding another man I could love this way was like finding a needle in a haystack.
Sometimes the cosmic switchboard gets it right.
I promise you there are no two people for whom a romantic time at the spa would be so right.
Merlin H.

...a great big chocolate chip cookie that said "I love you."

One year for Valentine's my husband (boyfriend then)gave me a great big chocolate chip cookie that said "I love you." We had only been dating for a short time. It was the beginning of him being the kindest, most loving husband anyone could ever have. I love him with all my heart. He is the best ! xxx
Jocelyn T.

I met my future husband and had a fairy tale romance with him

At the tender age of 32, I felt like I was getting too old and that the dream of a family was slipping away. So I consulted a mystic lady fortune teller who had set up a shop in Kensington Market, Toronto. She advised me to buy these blue bath balls. I went home and wrote down the kind of man I wished to meet and then took the bath. The next day, with blue-stained feet and hands, I met my future husband and had a fairy tale romance with him.
Marion L.

My partner is not a "romantic guy"

My partner is not a "romantic guy" it took me over 2 years to finally get a card and I have only once received flowers. But he does the most thoughtful things. The most thoughtful thing, I consider romantic is tied to how we met. I work at a clinic that fits members of the military for boots. One day almost 4 years ago he walked in at 4pm with a Timmies in his hand to come and be fitted. I for some reason looked at him and joked that he could not come in at that time of the day without one for me. He asked me what I took and I said double/double and low and behold he turned around and came back 10 minutes later with one for me. Wow. And to top it off after I fit him I had to take our garbage out and he said he would do it for me and he did!!!!! and he has been coming ever since on Thursdays to take my garbage out for me. He actually feels bad when he is gone and can't be here to do it for me. It never fails to make me feel special and looked after.
Jennifer

...this year I placed my 25th brass tree ornament on my christmas tree

Marriage is hard, raising children is hard and sometimes romance takes a back seat to life. I have been married to Kevin for 19 years this year and a couple for 25 years. We have three children all boys and I choose 16 years ago to give up my career and stay at home with the boys. Many people think that the life of a stay at home mom is all coffee time and bon bons but it is not, it is a lonely and sometimes depressing existence, it is hard to separate woman, mom, wife, sister, lover and friend from maid. But through it all there has been Kevin my best friend and sole mate. For Christmas 1985 he gave me a brass tree ornament and this year I placed my 25th brass tree ornament on my christmas tree. I love Kevin and my family with all my heart, Happy Valentines day.
Rhonda C.

...he has been coming ever since, on Thursdays, to take my garbage out for me.

My partner is not a "romantic guy" it took me over 2 years to finally get a card and I have only once received flowers. But he does the most thoughtful things. The most thoughtful thing, I consider romantic is tied to how we met. I work at a clinic that fits members of the military for boots. One day almost 4 years ago he walked in at 4pm with a Timmies in his hand to come and be fitted. I for some reason looked at him and joked that he could not come in at that time of the day without one for me. He asked me what I took and I said double/double and low and behold he turned around and came back 10 minutes later with one for me. Wow. And to top it off after I fit him I had to take our garbage out and he said he would do it for me and he did!!!!! and he has been coming ever since on Thursdays to take my garbage out for me. He actually feels bad when he is gone and can't be here to do it for me. It never fails to make me feel special and looked after.
Jennifer R.

One year for Valentine's my husband (boyfriend then) gave me a great big chocolate chip cookie that said "I love you."

One year for Valentine's my husband (boyfriend then) gave me a great big chocolate chip cookie that said "I love you." We had only been dating for a short time - it was the beginning of him being the kindest, most loving husband anyone could ever have. I love him with all my heart. He is the best ! xxx
Jocelyn T.

Could anything be more romantic than meeting the second love of your life when it seemed everything was over?

Could anything be more romantic than meeting the second love of your life when it seemed everything was over?
I had been so happily married for 28 years. My husband was mis-diagnosed for the last five, and when finally correctly diagnosed succumbed to cancer very quickly. I learned a lot about grief then. If I had felt sure that I would be with Don, I would have gladly died myself.
I was still feeling that way about a year and a half after his death, when a friend was having a book launch. I was desperately unhappy at the thought of attending alone, and my friend arranged for me to attend with an older, single man. With whom, over the past 10 months, I have fallen completely in love. And vice versa.
Finding another man I could love this way was like finding a needle in a haystack.
Sometimes the cosmic switchboard gets it right.
I promise you there are no two people for whom a romantic time at the spa would be so right.
Merlin H.

We have been married for 31 years....

We have been married for 31 years and are still leading a very romantic life. We try to take vacations together once a year and also enjoy many romantic dinners together.
Wendy Y.

It was a cold and rainy night....

After a long drought of successful dating, that is to say that I had many unsuccessful dating adventures, I met this great guy. He was handsome and he was charming and he was everything I was looking for. We had a very casual first date - it involved a lovely lunch and a walk along the water in Kingston. With both of us in mid-life, we were careful to guard much of our true selves - gone was the innocence of teenage love and lust, we were both hyper aware of the potential to become hurt. On the way to meet a friend for dinner, he asked me to meet him. It was a cold and rainy night, so he ushered me into the Chateau Laurier for a drink. Still nervous and shy, as to one another we were still by and large strangers, we awkwardly went about trying to get to know one another. He asked if he could walk me to the restaurant to meet my friend. He opened doors. He reached for my hand. And when the moment was right, he kissed me under the light of a lamp post on a dark and rainy night.
Norma B.

He will forever be woven into the fabric of my life

At the time I was involved in a long distance relationship with a wonderful man who lived in Manhattan, New York.
One morning he called me from his office in Manhattan and he said "I really want to see you right now"...and I said that would be amazing but knew it would have to be a planned visit that would have to wait.
That evening their was a knock on my door and guess what! There he was standing on my door step with a bottle of Champagne.
That morning, after we hung up the phone he walked outside his office building rented a car and drove from downtown Manhattan all the way to Mississauga with only the clothes on his back. He drove through a major snowstorm in Buffalo and thought he may even have to pull over on the road because at times he couldn't see a thing.
All the while he kept thinking of us being together.
This is my romantic tale. He will forever be woven into the fabric of my life.
Natalie B.

I am truly the luckiest woman alive.

What makes my husband romantic is the things he does every day. He's not a guy who buys flowers or chocolates on special occasions, or whispers "sweet nothings". What he does is more remarkable than that.
He cooks delicious dinners every day. He fixes things around the house without being asked (because he wants to!). He pitches in on all of the chores, and helps me with my school work (I am a teacher). He fixes the car, helps my parents when their computer isn't working, and adjusts his work schedule to fit with mine.
He is patient and kind, and meets me every day with a huge hug and a kiss. He tells me he loves me and tells me stories to help me get to sleep after a long and stressful day. And to top it all off, he makes me LAUGH.
I am truly the luckiest woman alive.
Jane S.

A sweet lasting and very romantic memory!

The first time I ever received flowers:
I was in kindergarten one morning when one of the most handsome boys in the class came to me and gave me a lovely rosebud. A sweet lasting and very romantic memory!
Anne T.

I didn't have to do anything!!

My husband isn't always the most romantic guy when it comes to setting a scene with candles and flowers but sometimes out of the blue he just outdoes himself! He knew I was having a particularly tough day at work and when I got home he had supper cooking, a nice hot bubble bath drawn for me and a glass of Du Bonnet poured. I didn't have to do anything!! I drank my Du Bonnet and lounged in the bubble bath, where I fell asleep. He kept supper warm for me! Now if that is as romantic as any man can be, then I am a very lucky woman.
Frances G.

Spending an intimate evening by the fireplace

Spending an intimate evening by the fireplace with my husband of 33 years, a glass of fine wine, soft music and candle light.
Nancy P.

Moon star and sky they were watching us

me and my girl friend came to ste. anne's spa first time in 2006. it was winter time. snow was there. we went in night in hot tub water. moon star and sky they were watching us. i say to her first time I LOVE U. SHE GOT SHOCKED. i promise her we will come back again and again this spa ste. anne’s grafton. as long we live. becoz the love story and journey starts from there. ste. anne’s staff and people amazing. and food delicious. if anybody wants heaven please go grafton ste. anne’s spa. u will find the real peace and may be ur soul mate.
Mo S.

I completely feel in love with the women of my dreams

It has been said you fall in love at a time you least expect it. Mine came when I was completely fed up with love. I had had more than my share of unrequited love and breakups. Hence, after another tussle with cupid, I was ready to be single. It was Christmas time, when every single person can feel the pressure of not having someone around. One night I was on the internet and I decided to go on a chat room. That's when I met Nicole. We chatted for hours and exchanged pictures and phone numbers. After a few weeks I just knew Nicole was meant to be my soul mate even if my family had their doubts. Eventually, we planned our first date on Valentine's Day. It was a perfect date in which we laughed as she nervously spilled her drink and had the best goodnight kiss ever. There have been hundreds of perfect dates since then. While our love saga may not have been the norm, I completely feel in love with the women of my dreams.
Happy Valentine's Day, I hope it becomes your special day to.
Jordan S.

It was a beautiful "family version" of romantic

My wonderful husband.
We have been married now for almost 8 years and amazing 3 kids later - doesn't provide much romantic time. But my husband always find a way to make me feel like the most wonderful woman on this planet.
Valentines day 2 years ago - my husband, knowing how important this day is to me - even though I say it isnt... heheh (and how unimportant this day is to him) left work early - picked up our 2 kids (I was pregnant at the time) came home cooked dinner, got the kids all dressed up in their favourite red outfits, decorated with balloons and candles, flowers, and every glittery thing he could find and they all greeted me at the door with a big kiss....It was a beautiful "family version" of romantic, but it was perfect.
To have time alone just the two of us would be something so rare, but would be cherished forever. He works so hard to be an amazing father - even when I know the stresses of work are so great, I cannot even imagine.
Lisa R.

My husband gave me an empty ring box for my birthday

My husband gave me an empty ring box for my birthday and when shocked to see it was empty he quickly produced another box for me to open with a beautiful engagement ring in it and he asked me to marry him and I said yes.
Sylvia K.

I am truly his Queen

My Husband Jeff is a true night in shining armour! It was while I was in school that Jeff first "rescued" me. I was overworked and very stressed out, my home life was not to be desired. I began to feel depressed and it was his words of inspiration that lifted me up. If it were not for him I probably wouldn't have finished school, but now I am a nurse - a career I love. In 2005 we got married - a day I will never forget. However, a year later, my life fell apart again with the sudden death of my mother. I was lost but instead of sinking, Jeff, held me up. I still have bouts of depression thinking of my mother but Jeff knows just what to do - he holds me, he cries with me, he tells me everything is going to be ok - and I beleive him. We now have two beautiful boys - one is two and the second is 11 months - to say the least we are busy! Jeff never hesitates to help, he makes dinner every night and breakfast on the weekends! I am truly his Queen. A getaway with him would be such a dream!
Joy S.

"Are you singing this TO ME?"

We had just met only a few weeks before and on one of our early dates, ended up at Ashbridges Bay. It was a beautiful summer night and pitch black as we walked down towards the water. We were lying on a car blanket just taking in the night sky, watching the stars, and savouring the moment. I was lying there with my eyes closed, when he started to sing (Depeche Mode song) - "I want somebody to share, the rest of my life, Share my innermost thoughts, Know my intimate details, Someone who'll stand by my side, and give me support, and in return, she'll get my support. She will listen to me, when I want to speak, About the world we live in, And life in general. I want somebody, who cares for me passionately, with every thought and with every breath. But when I'm asleep, I want somebody, who will put their arms around me, and kiss me tenderly. "I looked at him and asked him, "Are you singing this TO ME?". He just nodded, told me to stop asking stupid questions, leaned over and kissed me. That's when I knew, he was the one.
Colleen H.

You are my husband, partner, and best friend.

Riding the gondola in Venice under the moonlight while sipping champagne under a warm breeze. The rider was singing "Tempo D'Estate a Venezia" with a philharmonic player. As we rode by the ancient ruins of the city we were reminded how everlasting and strong our relationship and love for each other was. The sound of the waves was very relaxing and added to the warm ambience. The sky was full of stars and I could see Mike's twinkle in his eye. I was like our honeymoon all over again but even better! A more mature and stronger love since we have gone through so much in life together. We held hands and cuddled each other tightly as we whispered to each other how much we loved each other and how much we will continue to love each other as we continue to age. Almost twenty years of marriage and still going strong. When our ride was completed, Mike bought me a bouquet of roses to finish off an already very special event. I love you Mike! You are my husband, partner, and best friend.
Patricia L.

It was the loveliest day of my life:)

It was the 2007, Valentine's Day! My boyfriend was working with phycician without border in Peru far from me! In Toronto there was a snow storm and nobody was willing to deliver his gift to my home! His gift was a guitar which I had always wanted, two dozen roses and a CD containing a song he himself had played and sang for me... the taxi driver who brought the gift told me that my boyfriend had told him this "I am willing to do whatever it takes for this gift to get to my girlfriend on the Valentine Day and before storm winded down 'cause she is scared from storm and I am not there with her"
It was the loveliest day of my life:)
P from Toronto

When I saw him I said, "That's him!"

Brokenhearted I flew to the the Amazon to teach.
Don and I had met in 1970. My shy, retiring self said to friends, "I'm going to get a guy this weekend!" We all laughed but that is what happened! When I saw him I said, "That's him!"
He wasn't tall but he was handsome with dark hair, a big smile and snapping brown eyes! Putting on my uncommon feminine wiles I approached him. Two years later he ended our relationship.
I knew I needed to find peace - and thus my plan to leave Canada.
Helping children provided outward focus but I remained heart broken.
Finally I accepted that it was over and peace came.
The next day his letter arrived and my heart leapt.
His request was poetic - Adam getting his rib back and he was coming to me.
Skirting snakes and tarantulas, we walked in privacy. One morning he popped the question. It was so casual. While sitting at the piano he said, "Would you like to go look for a ring today?" Oh what joy!
The rest is history!
Gail N.

What a guy. I love him more each year.

My husband surprised me for my 49th Birthday with a helicopter ride. I have always wanted to have my pilots license but there is no way I could ever afford it. I suffer with Lupus so I didn't feel like going anywhere the day he planned it. He and my daughter had to really push to get me out of the house. We were just going to drop off some plans to a builder. He has the helicopter. I had no idea what was waiting for me. The pilot took us around the CN tower and then to our home where we saw a whole lot of people come out of our home onto the deck. What a shock. He had planned a surprise party for me as well. So the helicopter took us back to our car and we went to join the rest of our friends at our home. What an exciting day it was. The cake read 49 for ever. What a guy. I love him more each year. We have been married for 28 years now.
Dagmar D.

He loved every bit of his little "butterball"

Now on the scale of romance, this may not rank very high, but when you realize how "unromantic" my husband is, it might make your heart go pitter patter.... I have teased my husband often about his lack of romance, and his reluctance to buy flowers (they just die) but thankfully, he makes up for it in so many other ways....One day, I tearfully called him to report that I had visited a gym-sponsored health check display at work. The volunteer told me that the calipers measured a whopping 25% body fat. I was so upset. When I got home that day, he gave me a bouquet of flowers, and on the card he had written that he loved every bit of his little "butterball".....
Brigid B.

He did it on his own, without being asked

My most romantic tale is short, but to the point. It was my husband letting me sleep and taking over the night feeding for our son.
Our son was a premmie who would be up every few hours and my husband decided to let me have some much needed sleep and took over the feeding without being asked.
It's that last point that makes it romantic - that he did it on his own, without being asked.
Sarah R.

He was actually on one knee holding out a perfect diamond ring!

My favourite place is the beach close to our house, and it is so for many reasons but the best is this story.
A few years ago after a long hard week of work my boyfriend suggested to we go to a favourite local spot for dinner. Not really dressed for anything else I said sure. After an uneventful dinner he said he'd like to go for a walk down on the beach. We'd walked for a while when we decided to step out onto this little cement pier that looked out over the water.
We were enjoying the moonlight when he suddenly paniced that he'd dropped his wallet. Worried that it'd fallen in the water he got down on the dark pier to look for it and when I turned to help him I saw that he was actually on one knee holding out a perfect diamond ring!
I was so shocked I could only say, "Are you serious?!" when I realized the look on his face wasn't kidding I immediately said, "Yes!".
So now every time we walk by that pier, I remember that warm moon lit night and smile at my husband.
Michelle L.

It was the first time he told me he loved me

My boyfriend is Italian. We met in Cuba in July'08, and I had already purchased a ticket to go teach English in Italy in August. It was fate, you could say.
Immediately upon my arrival to Italy we began dating and had an instant connection. For New Year's Eve'08 Stefano surprised me by taking me to a Wellness Centre/Spa in northern Italy ( we are both spa lovers and when we can't make it to a spa, we massage each other -- I give him his favorite back massage and he gives me my obsession: scalp massage!).
The Wellness Centre was more than I could have ever imagined... it was snowing and all white and fluffy outside as we relaxed in the hot tub on Dec.31. After our dinner we went for a beautiful walk and stopped in an open parking lot that was full of fresh snow -- Stefano told me to remain where I was and then rushed over to the fresh snow and began moving around his feet writing something. It was the first time he told me he loved me -- written in snow for the world.
Lisa B.

I became enthralled with the cries of the Loons

My husband and I share a passion for the outdoors and after spending many weeks camping and portaging in Algonquin Park I became enthralled with the cries of the Loons and their passionate calls to their life mates.
Two years before my husband and I were engaged, he gave me a loon, carved by his late father. He said he hoped that one day the mate to this loon would sit beside it, on the mantle of our fireplace.
Between us we have five children and we waited until they were off to University before getting married and living together.
On our wedding day as I was getting ready to go to our ceremony, my husband-to-be had his niece bring me a gift. When I opened the box, there was the mate to the loon he had given me two years earlier.
Judith P.

I am the luckiest woman on this planet!

My husband and I went out on our first date on February 14th, 11 years ago. What I thought was only going to be a business meeting (I was his travel agent at the time) turned into a beautiful relationship and an even better marriage. He won me over when he came to pick me up in a limosine and took me to Niagara Falls to a very fine dining! He is such a romantic man, even to this date, I am the luckiest woman on this planet!
Jane L.

My 3 big wishes came true!

After a tough 2009 of being laid off twice, dislocating a knee cap, and the passing of my very special grandfather, I was very happy to say goodbye to 2009.
However, as of December I became engaged to my wonderful fiance and boyfriend of 3 years, found out I was pregnant...ooops and got a fantastic position with a great company. I believe that it has something to do with my grandfather looking out for me. My 3 big wishes came true!
I feel blessed and stressed all at the same time! I could use a weekend away with my fiance before the baby arrives, before we start planning the wedding, before we have to pack and get ready for a big move into our first house! All the while getting adjusted to my new job and traveling for business. Yikes! 2010 is crazy!
It's amazing what women can do and I shock myself every day as I push a little harder. A massage, a facial and some cuddly time would be lovely at Ste. Anne's for Valentines Day!
Kathly M.

"Romantic? I just needed to walk off that dinner"

When my husband and I were engaged he took me away for my birthday to a lovely resort up North. We went out for dinner at the resort's 5 star restaurant. The meal was amazing so we stuffed ourselves even treated ourselves to the dessert buffet. During coffee my husband said we should go for a walk. It was lightly snowing, full moon, walking along he was holding my arm so I wouldn't slip. I was thinking "wow! I am the luckiest girl in the world I never knew the man I am going to marry is romantic I must tell him how I am feeling" I turned to him and said I never knew this romantic side of you existed I am so happy. At this point he let out a loud burb and said "Romantic? I just needed to walk off that dinner" And that folks is the man I married almost 19 years ago and yes he is still as romantic but I love him... burps and all :).
Pam A.

We had a marvelous candlelight dinner with wine

One Valentine's Day, many years ago, my husband came home from work and said we were going out for dinner to a very special place he had reserved. We had four young children at the time, and his offer seemed too good to be true. He had even arranged for my mother to stay with the children. The only problem was, there was a major blizzard that evening. No problem, my husband said. So we got dressed up and set out. As we drove north of Guelph, ON, the weather became worse. Visibility was very poor, and I wanted to turn around and go back home.
Two hours later, we pulled into the empty parking lot of what seemed to be an inn. Grateful to be there at last, and being very hungry, we had a marvelous candlelight dinner with wine. As the blizzard raged outside, I was worried about the long drive home. My husband took me by the hand and led me up the big oak staircase. He opened a door, and there was a blazing fire, fresh flowers, champagne, and on the bed was a red satin chemise!
Nancy B.

"you are the best gift I can wish for..."

My husband was born on December 23, this year I was very busy at work and with the kids, so I planned to buy him his birthday gift after work on the 23rd, and I felt very bad because every year I try to give him the gift at the midnight, so in the morning I left to work and when I got home with his present I had the most romantic surprise waiting for me, David got for me flowers and a card saying ..."you are the best gift I can wish for..."
Rita R.

I love his smile. I melted.

When my husband and I first dated we were both in gr.10. He exuded such confidence and yet was so grounded. But, I broke up with him. I know now that he and I needed to experience life. Wu Wei wu, do without doing was our Mantra. We were always an integral part of each others world. Time did not compromise our friendship. When I was working as a nurse in Toronto he was just finishing medical school. We spent so much time together after each shift watching movies, taking long walks hanging out at coffee shops just being together! The transition was so natural! We dated for one year long distance. I had just moved to Vancouver and I was homesick. I flew back to tdot. I made plans with a friend and she was pickig me up. I heard the car horn and when I came out, he was standing there leaning against th car smiling! I love his smile. I melted. He took me to a beautiful park, sat next to a babbling brook and he proposed with a gorgeous diamond ring! We were married in 2003.
Dina M.

There is something magical about the Ocean!

I went on a business trip to Bermuda and my boyfriend joined me for the weekend. We rented a scooter and drove around the island exploring all the beautiful beaches of Bermuda. On one of the days we decided to spend the day at the beach but it was a little overcast but felt that perhaps the sun could come out later. We headed to the beach and soon got off our scooter and walked towards the beach; when it started to down pour! We found a small cave where we took shelter and covered ourselves with the beach towels As we wrapped each other around the towels we looked up and we both were starring into the crystal clear turquoise blue waters in front of us. We shared a special moment together that we will never forget! There is something magical about the Ocean!

Happy Valentines Day
Helena T.

We have been married 36 years

We have been married 36 years and my husband and I still hold hands when we walk and he still sends me flowers randomly to says " I love you" and on special occasions also.
Joanne R.

Let The Romance Begin

The time....1941....the place...Ste. Anne's...the people...Jane Blaffer and Kenneth Owen...the story...

....Mr. Blaffer retired in 1941. That same year, preparations were made for daughter Jane’s marriage to Kenneth Owen of Indiana. An addition was built on the east end of the house. Called the Wedding Room by the Blaffers, it is now known as the East Suite. When it was built, it had a fieldstone floor to accommodate dancing after the wedding. Mrs. Blaffer planned the details so carefully she even timed the planting of buckwheat. The day of the wedding, the fields surrounding Ste. Anne’s were snow white. The ceremony took place outdoors and was conducted by Reverend Nind from St. George’s Church in Grafton. The bridesmaids wore chiffon dresses in shades of pink, lavender and white, echoing the colours of the petunias in the garden. Members of the Royal Norwegian Air Force, exiled from their country during the war, were always welcome guests at the Blaffer’s summer house. As a tribute to the newlyweds, they flew in “V” formation over Ste. Anne’s, dropping messages of goodwill. Many guests to the wedding came from far away, but all the farmers from the neighbourhood were also invited. Mr. Waldie, who raised ducks and geese on his farm across the road, presented the couple with an eiderdown quilt which Mrs. Owen has to this day.