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00:00 - Intro
00:16 - The LIE about "finding love"
2:06 - Breakup and Heartbreak
2:58 - Confusing Fantasy
3:41 - John Travolta
4:11 - Something weird started happening.
5:53 - How did this happen.
7:01 - The KEY to finding THE ONE.
8:27 - Immediately no.
9:25 - A very impressive segue.
11:51 - Things are not going well.
12:33 - The ROOMBA.
13:58 - The Romance.
16:25 - The Kiss.
17:36 - The Confrontation
20:14 - The Incident.
23:16 - Plot Twist.
24:40 - The Reveal.
25:30 - I'm an idiot.
28:04 - Bloopers.
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[@lorrainethomas241]

I was so engrossed in the Roomba story I didn't see the plot twist coming. At all. I also startled my husband when I laughed at loud at the 'peace be with you.' That is a story for the ages!

[@jugua]

Same 😅

[@Caroline_Winkler]

haha i am soooo glad to hear that. i really wanted to deliver it as the twist that it felt like to me

[@jch9301]

oh my god i’m crying at this part from laughter

[@truthbetold7775]

I agree ☝️🙏🏻🤗❤️❤️

[@lorrainethomas241]

@@Caroline_Winkler Mission accomplished.

[@RangeGleasry]

Caroline I have been married twenty something years to someone whose love language is acts of service. He is so kind and so devoted and so caring. And yet, when I was away on a month long trip and texted him “I miss you and I love you”, his response was “good luck with your career.” 😂😂😂

[@Caroline_Winkler]

hahahah that text it brutal. and yet now that i understand the roomba a bit better, i am delighted to study the roomba ways. the roomba culture. the roomba dialect. it is a beautiful species and we must protect them

[@RangeGleasry]

💯 save the roombas

[@emily1486]

@@Caroline_Winklerin my case, my lovely roomba is on the spectrum. I wonder if that’s the case for other folks too.

[@karmakomodia]

That's hilarious!!!

[@RangeGleasry]

@@emily1486I have a sneaking suspicion but can’t confirm 😅

[@annemeyers2840]

"ACT LIKE YOU'VE BEEN TREATED NICELY BEFORE" Ohhhh Caroline I'm dead and so glad you shared this video

[@craftyluna6381]

I know this is late and you'll never see this, but this two parter is one of the best things on the internet. I think when you're telling a a story that feels so specific to you and your life, it might feel like no one is going to really get it, but it's the opposite. The more specific it is, the more universal it becomes. Because even if someone hasn't gone through exactly what you're going through, if you describe it well enough (which you did) you invite people into your world and we'll find points of connection. Thank you for taking us on this journey with you and I'm so thrilled for your happy ending! Or, happy middle because it ain't over yet.

[@Caroline_Winkler]

i do see this and i love it so much. this is a rule i try to live by in my content so i love that you named it! **specificity**. It's a concept i honed in standup and improv comedy. the wider you cast the net of a joke "that everyone can get", the less it resonates. and the more specific you can make it, the more relatable it becomes. although i know this to be true....i still get stuck in my head sometimes, esp when making a video like this wondering "why would anyone want to know these details of my life" (I probably said this to justin 20 times will make this video) - and so this feedback is so, so appreciated. thank you

[@jessgirr1728]

You nailed this, I sent these videos to all my friends and we are all relating SO HARD and hearing stories from each other that we had all forgotten about. Or....blacked out of our consciousness 😂

[@emiliepilot3987]

@craftyluna6881 and Caroline. OMG! You just taught me something huge 🤯 Wow! Major Aha moment! Thank you 🙏

[@weisabunny]

I love this!!!! So true and well said. I sometimes wanna make videos and 'hang out' with all these fun people online.... but I know I'd want to be as transparent as possible but I couldn't cuz then I'd expose everyone around me. That's what stood me. Anyway!!!! Love that others are able to do it cuz it's SO fun to watch and really always feels good to see yourself reflected in someone's stories.

[@shawnlynn3053]

I agree. She brings to life all her stories and I look forward to them all. I love the way she tells her world. Makes my world feel a little better. She makes me feel better❤

[@OsirisMalkovich]

I love that the happy ending was you realizing that his respectful and compassionate behavior was because he liked you, not because he was a robot

[@Caroline_Winkler]

the most unexpected twist of all. and so much more to it that i couldn't fit into this video.

[@maryellenabrams2075]

Make another video and tell it all. 😊❤️

[@miriam8246]

​@@maryellenabrams2075no...let them have their privacy !

[@leezmarie22]

This comment 😂 love it.

[@zoraarnold8482]

Who knew the sad bathroom video would have such a wild arc?! Congratulations to you both!

[@liz4581]

I know, right? My heart dropped that night when I watched that bathroom scene. I've felt that horrific let-down before, and I felt it that night through Caroline. I'm so THRILLED that she and Justin just needed a little more time and communication to understand one another. I love them both.

[@Caroline_Winkler]

i think that is actually my favorite part of the story. it was such a turn. i sat on the couch for an hour at midnight trying to muster up the energy to film this video that was due. i wish i had footage to document the expression he made when i told him the next day that i thought he was dumping me. shock and awe. and the following minutes/day were one of the happiest in my life

[@faithm.8958]

I remember watching the bathroom video!!! ❤️

[@stephaniemaloney4324]

Agreed! THAT is a heck of a plot twist!

[@eveyyc]

I AM CRYING. I am so happy for a stranger on the internet.

[@yasminannagloria9860]

I am crying too 🥲❤️ It's a beautiful story!

[@honorburza9110]

Crying too

[@louiseyvette2261]

Same

[@hellykay]

Same!! This was like watching a great romantic comedy in double speed. :D I love that they found love.

[@mmmarloes]

“Act like you’ve been treated nicely before” hit me straight in the gut 💔

[@ClaireCelticMystic]

I felt that clearing my past parade of suitorsʻ energies from my field; so healing, as revealing! Standing in integrity now.

[@FrankieOlive91]

“Peace be with you” had me rolling. 💀 How he responds to your quirks is so endearing. As soon as you mentioned the ice skating, I knew it had to be Justin. Who else?!?

[@apushkal]

It means something when a guy skates backwards for an hour to be with you.

[@Caroline_Winkler]

let me tell you how impactful/exhilarating/exhausting/terrifying that hour of straight eye contact was

[@sujammaz]

that's when i started suspecting it but yeah, quite the powerfully elegant combination of empathy, trust and commitment there 😊

[@lauraelizabethbrown]

I don't think I ever laughed so hard. There is nothing that would have ever made me guess that, that was what she was going to say.

[@MichelleLovesJesus]

Yeah - that's a level of intimacy most of us aren't used to. He sounds like a rare gem. So happy for you both! ❤

[@Margaretcs0103]

I married a Roomba……even after marriage it was hard to come to terms with his lack of verbal communication……it wasn’t until I got breast cancer at the age of 38 that I realized the depths of his love for me. On my first night home after surgery my drains leaked. I woke up in a puddle of blood and I could do nothing to help myself. I just lay there weeping and emotionally numb. My husband woke but I couldn’t really communicate…..I just lay there crying…..he surmised what had happened and in his steadfast way, took over. He sat me up and proceeded to gently clean me up and rewrap all my bandages. He changed all the bed linens while I continued to weep. I’m sure he was verbally reassuring me the whole time, but I don’t remember the words. I do remember the feeling of being so helpless and having someone else, so selflessly, take care of me. That’s what he’s done for 45 years so far…..

[@liz4581]

This gives me some hope for my Roomba husband of three years now. I am STILL on pins and needles all of the time because of his lack of empathy/emotions or inability to communicate or comfort me. It's been really, really hard. This is my second marriage. **first marriage lasted 25 years with adultery over several years' time. I only gave one chance of forgiveness, and he went and did it again (and again). I'm EXTREMELY insecure, soft, kind, gentle, etc.... BUT the way that Caroline has been dating and teaching others to make a diary/vocal entry after each date would have been so helpful to me. I'm so thrilled for her and Justin!!!!

[@Margaretcs0103]

@@liz4581 I truly hope you ultimately get what you need. Admittedly, it’s a compromise and not always perfect but the good outweighs the bad and I no longer doubt the way my husband feels….I’ve learned to recognize and accept his “ love language” .

[@RangeGleasry]

I am weeping reading this. Absolutely beautiful, devotion in action

[@lauraelizabethbrown]

Good lord, you're gonna make us all cry. That's the most beautiful thing I've ever heard.

[@bethbasilone5927]

You are so lucky! Blessed. Some men wouldn't have been able to handle that situation. My guy was like that. He passed a yr ago. After 34 years together. Like no other, or so I thought. It warms my heart to hear that he's not the only man like that.❤️‍🩹

[@anhe9127]

I met my roomba man 8 years ago. I broke up with him in the first weeks of dating because I thought his lack of communication meant he is seeing other people. Turns out he was just really conscious about how often he would text me, because he thought I was this cool girl with this cool life that he didn’t want to bother too much, didn’t want to seem too clingy and didn’t want to give away all the topics he wanted to talk to me about on our dates over text. He was sitting on his phone holding himself back from texting me, while I was sitting on my phone crying about why he wouldn’t text me and I bet he was seeing other women. We eventually met up again after a little break and the rest is history.

[@dani22257]

The best advice re love I ever got: if you want to know who he really is, observe his actions and get to know the friends he keeps. They will tell you more about a guy than his words ever could.

[@Caroline_Winkler]

so good

[@ThexMinE]

I, unfortunately, do not align with my partner's friends (or they do not with me). Therefore, accounting to my experiences I would rather say "observe how a guy treats his mother."

[@johnbean3943]

Very very good advise. And the next one as well. You can’t go wrong with that advise from both.

[@c.calastri2985]

Or if he has any…

[@paulhorn24]

I respect your opinion about "a man's friends", but I don't share it. I know too many men who don't have many "best friends". There can be a thousand reasons for this, from introversion to ADHD to various (mild) forms of autism (in other words: he is on the spectrum). This makes it quite difficult for the man to develop deep and long-lasting friendships.

[@ccollard22]

So happy for you. Died laughing at the “peace be with you” story. Makes me feel less crazy for initiating my first kiss with my husband with “come at me, bro”. Never said those words in my life and that’s what I chose at that moment.

[@Thelmageddon]

OMG that's hysterical!! 😂

[@msbeecee1]

That's hilarious 😂🎉

[@RangeGleasry]

LOL😂

[@sweetness9356]

I'm crying and wheezing with laughter at this. Such a casual and platonic sounding phrase to proceed an affectionate and intimate gesture. A brilliant story. 🤣😭

[@esikazemese]

This made me laugh so hard :D And I just told my bf as a joke the other day to "come at me" :DDDD He died :D

[@Sisterlisk]

The whole time you were telling the Roomba story, I was like "But when does it get bad? This guy is perfect so far...." SO HAPPY FOR YOU

[@valesth4903]

Same. I was gonna comment "is Roomba single now? And where does he live? Asking for a friend" 😂 Got my answer lol

[@Caroline_Winkler]

dah thank you

[@Sisterlisk]

Me too! @@valesth4903

[@chamberpaint]

I’m exhausted from this beautiful roller coaster. The nicknames. The “Peace be with you” and his PERFECT reply! I must tell you: I had 3 great loves. The last one was the right one & died in my arms from a brain injury - but it took 35yrs to finally get together for OUR 21yrs. Now I’m almost 79. I’ll never love again, but your two-part video took me back to my fabulous life and made me long to be young enough again to go for Round4. But that’s crazy, as I’m a bit crippled & a recluse & nobody could possibly find me…NO! I’m done! I loved the way he looked at me…Every day, even tho we were old, & then he had a brain injury but remembered he LOVED ME. And I looked at HIM the same way. Even taking care of him for 12yrs. He was the funniest man in the world, and we laughed together every day. Even the last 5yrs after he lost his words. It sparkled in our eyes like Justin & you. I have that memory & it sustains me now, even in grief. I was so lucky. And now, so are you.♥️

[@grooviechickie]

I am tearing up at your story. My partner, now husband, has heart failure and even though he's well at the moment, he will likely not be in this world in the coming years. He is my last love. I'm 53. ❤ It will hurt to lose him.

[@Ilovebirdgag]

"Are we friends that sometimes kiss and bless each other?" this is the best sentence I've heard this year so far. I think I'm gonna start blessing my partner after kissing from now on, it sounds cute on a different level, on a holy level.

[@jillianchristjansen4912]

On a holy level 😂

[@ClaireCelticMystic]

That line stood out to me as well. Thank you for highlighting it!!!

[@selinabender6741]

"Act like someone has been nice to me before" thank you for sharing that part of your experience. There is value in hearing someone else say those words, to take pause and consider if that is personally true. It's delightful to see you so in love.

[@chippychick6261]

And a call out to people dating that we all need to reach for this kindness in dating. ❤

[@Caroline_Winkler]

100%. this was the loudest thought in my head when he gave me that gift. i was so caught off guard, so shocked, so delighted. and then immediately ashamed of what an effect it had on me. i didn't want him to know that such kind treatment was rare. of course, now i let him know that all the time :) he is indeed incredibly rare

[@auntietara]

When I was about 25, after my second divorce, I make a list of 15 things I wanted out of a relationship with a man. Things I never wanted to be without again. I can’t remember the details, but I think anyone who scored higher than a nine was datable, and anyone under 6 wasn’t even fit for friendship. I continued on with my life, making mistakes and learning stuff. When I was 52 (that’s not a typo - fifty-two) I married The One. Maybe five or six years later I was clearing out and getting rid of various things, and came across that list, which I had completely forgotten about. Hubby scored a perfect 15. I didn’t need the list to know he’s my guy, but it was sure cool to put that all together! I’ll be 66 in a couple months, and I still say marrying him was the smartest thing I’ve ever done in my entire life. ❤️🥰❤️

[@daniellelearnsstuff]

🎉yess!!

[@Caroline_Winkler]

I really love this. Esp the part about how the list contained what would make a great friend. ❤

[@ThexMinE]

I can relate. I wrote a list in highschool about characteristics I thought a guy should have. It was just in a small calender while I was bored, so I completely forgot about it soon after I wrote it. More than 10 years and one very unhealthy relationship of 4 years, it's breakup and being with the right person for 2 years, later, I discovered it again. My partner matched nearly everything - and the one before not much. That taught me that I always did know what I wanted and need in a person to be happy with them and that it was a mistake to try to adapt myself to be a "good" person. It's ok to say no to a person based on their characteristics that don't share and reflect your values. All this talk about Self-optimising can be a curse. It's okay to be intolerant and walk away from bullshit.

[@Conval-wi5eh]

Same!! In my twenties I had to unlearn behaviours I learned from my parents' messy relationship that didn't help me establish healthy relationships with men. While going through therapy and slowly making progress, I started a list that I would add after every unsuccessful dating adventure. Finally met 'the one' and he ticks of every box EXCEPT for the one that saiys 'he likes pets'.But I am pretty sure that we will have cats someday anyway 😂

[@borednow]

second divorce at 25?? wow... i didnt even have a first relationship at 25 yet

[@CuteCat200200]

My Roomba referred to me as his gf after our first date, and on our fourth date we were talking about things we'd like to do and he casually says that WHEN we get married we're gonna do this and that. We've been married nearly 5 years and are completely in love with each other ever since. Roombas work in mysterious ways.

[@JennAlessa]

His response to "peace be with you" was the giveaway. It's always that matches your energy, always. I'm very happy for you, Caro. It was time for you have this type of connection.

[@ClaireCelticMystic]

he is a beautiful mirror.

[@susanvirgilio4615]

This was one of the best sagas I've seen on KZbin. Make it a screenplay, please. It's pure Caroline gold.

[@LastingHope]

You are so right! This would make a fantastic screen play. I can visualize it. Her story is all of our story on some level. It’s totally relatable ❤

[@lindybermondsey1783]

Caroline, I'm 62, and single. I could write a gawdamn book about my trials and tribulations in the dating game. I never felt worthy of a decent fellas love or appreciation, so i kept choosing the wrong person over and over again. And then I stopped. I don't have a happy ending like your story. I didn't find a drop dead, well mannered and well intentioned, gorgeous hunk like that fine fellow, Roomba 😉 But I'll keep working on myself and stay single, being intentional about with whom I'll spend or waste my time. You're a fantastic, creative, hilarious, beautiful young lady. You deserve all the best in life and in love. Your latest,most excellent video made me cry. While I'll be honest, part of the tears were for my own old, withered, lonely self, mostly they they were happy af tears for you, dearheart. You're livin' the dream. Carry on 🎉💕🥂

[@weronika.99.]

Dear Lindy, I'm 25, but my mom is your age. She married and stayed with a partner who abused her for the last 40 years. Therefore, I belive it's better to be alone than in a wrong relationship just in a sake of it. Keep being so positive and supporting of others and take care of yourself. I wish you all the best!

[@stephallen9819]

​@Werq1D totally seconding this. My sister is in her 50s and pretty much always been single. As she's seen her friends go in and out of bad relationships (including abusive ones), get divorced, become single parents not by choice etc, I think she's really appreciated the peace and joy in choosing herself. Heck, as someone married 15 years with 2 young kids, sometimes I'm even envious of her 'simple' calm life 😊

[@chirokathleen]

I’m 63 and have met my Roomba after all the usual disasters. I never gave up and my friends teased me for getting back out there over and over again. I guess I am tenacious as F! I think everyone should be too. Why not? Next to loving yourself, what is better than finding your person? ❤🎉🥰

[@AlexisBii]

@@chirokathleenBless you for sharing ❤ cheers to being tenacious af! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Caroline_Winkler]

Hi Lindy. Without knowing the details, it sounds like your painful life experiences gave you plenty of reasons to want to "give up" as you say, to protect yourself. I know that feeling well. And i hope you can give yourself the CREDIT you deserve for choosing to preserve your own time and space rather than giving it unendingly to the wrong person. That sounds like a huge leap to me. And certainly a prerequisite if you ever want to find that kind of romantic connection. You are self aware, emotionally honest, and in this comment you have been very kind. I hope you can see and appreciate all of that. There is a lot to love.

[@CoralHopper]

Girl. I have been fretting over that "crushing news about a guy" clip since the bathroom makeover AIRED. I think about it like TWICE a MONTH. And to learn it was one of those classic "early-stage dating" miscommunications? I am so relieved for you that it wasn't what you thought! I cannot convey the depths to which I needed the parasocial closure. In seriousness though, this video gives me a lot of hope. Like I've-watched-it-four-times levels of hope. I rarely comment on videos (I dislike being perceived in forums outside of my control), but I look forward to and watch each one you make. Especially content like this, where you offer such insightful and reflective observations about mental health and the trials we go through. From what you've shared, we have similar dating histories and needs from our partners, and it IS so crazy out there. I too am gobsmacked when a date is as kind and vulnerable with me as I am with them, and I also was forced to learn that "love is not enough." Repeatedly. It's such a hard lesson to accept when we all want to believe the myth that love is unconquerable, or can somehow supersede all our other needs. But every time I watch this, it feels a little more believable that being this deeply cared for, this well-loved, is in the cards.

[@elizabethsims3448]

Omg SAME . Thank Caroline for resolving that horrifying cliffhanger!

[@ClaireCelticMystic]

parasocial closure; ❤❤❤

[@lynndunn3084]

Caroline, as far as I am concerned, you are everywoman. That’s why you have so many of us online grannies rooting for you! That bathroom redecoration video had me so worried about you, that I was going to leave a comment of encouragement. That’s when I read some comments and realized how many older women like me were among your fans. Seems like you have several dozen online grannies! 😂

[@shanaproctor100]

My mama always said, "Don't date anyone you wouldn't want to marry." Good advice.

[@lena9724]

But sometimes you have to date people to know whether or not they would be a good fit in the long run

[@Sisterlisk]

Exactly, don't waste time with ones you know aren't a good fit

[@FrogeniusW.G.]

But to know that, you'd have to date them, don't you?

[@Alice_Walker]

I think what she meant was don't CONTINUE to date people you couldn't see a possibility of marriage with. Also I am very suspicious of dating advice that comes from people pre internet dating. Getting to know a complete stranger is not anywhere near the same as as going to dinner with someone who is well known in your circles.

[@annettetoohey8934]

Perfect advice. I wasted many years not taking this advice.

[@melissakenealy8868]

I have a Roomba man as well. It came from him not having a great childhood and any vulnerability was seized upon and used as a weapon to hurt him. But he makes me cups of tea, rubs my back, makes me laugh like no one on this earth can, and he is sold and dependable. We have been together for 23 years, married for 20 of them and have two boys aged 19 & 18. I love him with all of my heart. Here's to Roomba men!

[@spanditanandi8560]

Stories like yours give me hope. I am 29 and gave up on dating and relationships 3 years ago. After a series of disasters and unending pain, I was (and maybe still am) convinced that the universe is telling me that romantic love is not meant for me. Wishing you and your man a lifetime of happiness. Stay happy, healthy and in love ❤

[@ebbward]

I cried so hard when you revealed roomba was Justin 😭 I’ve followed you for a while now and I’m so happy to see your happiness. Also, I’d seriously rate these two videos as 10/10 on IMDB if they were there.

[@jillianchristjansen4912]

Absolutely 10/10. Best writing for a KZbin video I've EVER seen 😍👏🏼

[@colourfulmind4664]

When you mentioned that it’s important to rather stay single than date someone „who kinda works, but you don’t see yourself with them in the future“, I felt that. I have been single pretty much all my life and got into the dating game quite late. And now I tend to get into relationships too fast because it’s nice to finally be with someone nice who enjoys spending time with me. But I always had that lingering feeling that none of my ex boyfriends were „the one“. The dating scene is just so draining and exhausting and I feel like I will never meet someone who’s compatible with me

[@aqua8697]

I felt that way for a long time n thought something was wrong with me. I would date someone for 6-8months then be single for 3 years. Then date another for a year and follow it with 5 years of singleness. In 2021 I tried online dating n went on 5 crappy dates. I decided, I was done with dating. Then about 8 months later I met a handsome man on my vacation & we just clicked. I hesitated giving him my number when he asked, but something inside was saying, "You better not let this one slip through your fingers". I didn't. I'm so happy now. I know this can and will happen for you. Enjoy being single, learn new skills, get new hobbies, he will find you when you least expect it.

[@colourfulmind4664]

@@aqua8697 That comment really gave me hope!! Thank you so much xx

[@misswiss278]

i feel this so much!! pretty much single most of my life and the relationships i have been in always felt like soke i just had to do to prove myself i am not going to always be single, but i truthfully never really enjoyed them as much as i should have. sometimes i truly feel like staying lonely is what life has prepared for me and this feeling defintiely gives me some sort of anxiety some days

[@bonnieroberts1799]

I'm seventy one years old. I have two sons. But if I had a daughter, I would have hoped for someone as delightful, smart, funny, honest, and lovely as you. Brava, bella.

[@67hagen]

"and the words that came out of my mouth were...Peace be with you". I laughed so hard I almost peed myself. Made me think of the time I went to a family members wake. I walked up to the first person in the line, shook their hand and said "Congratulations". I almost died. I stumbled across your videos and let's just say you make me smile, you're out there just being real. Just crazy. Thanks!!

[@Caroline_Winkler]

oh noooo hah i am so sorry for your wake incident. what did they say????

[@Lilaliba88]

I can imagine this was traumatic but you had me rofl😂😂😢😢

[@ProfMcGonaGil]

I too grew in love with a Roomba! And this theatrical goober + robot duo have taken on the world together. We dated through nursing school, married right before graduation, and we are about to celebrate our 10th year of marriage. We even had a couple of the cutest cyborg babies you’ve ever seen. We were having an argument in the kitchen this weekend because I was frustrated at him for not having an emotional reaction to something in the world that upset me (it’s super fun to reflect that I felt entitled to control his actions but oh well lol). I was seething and he shuffled towards me and gave me a big hug and went “beep boop beep” to say he knew he was being a robot but he loved me very much and it was all so perfectly timed that my rage tears turned into laughing tears and we cackled together while the bacon crackled on the stove. It was such a mundane moment but darn it if I won’t treasure it always! Bless these Roombas who help their messy partners keep a tidy(ish) and happy home ❤ thank you for sharing your story!!!

[@Syne7h]

I'm prone to cringe and awkwardness but "peace be with you" drove me to hysteria 😅😆🤣🤣

[@SarahAnew]

I continued crying through this entire video as soon as Roomba entered the picture. Took me back to meeting my now husband. Online dating had just started and I had gone on many failed dates and got mixed up with the wrong people. When I met him, he was courteous. He answered my questions when everyone else skipped over and seemed to ignore them. He was and is fun and quirky. Today he still makes me laugh, not a man of many words, but through his small daily considerations shows me his love. He deeply loves our children and is a great dad too. 😘

[@TalesofaHobbyHopper]

You said you put too much emphasis on words, and that's on you, but here's what I took from your story: You had a need, you talked to him! You had a conversation and clarified things. That's a grownup, mature relationship dynamic.

[@morganalexis6147]

This was movie like story telling. The end even created the feelings you feel in a good movie

[@TheHezakiya]

You are the most real, vulnerable, relatably-hilarious, and most importantly, likable human on KZbin. That’s all. Oh, and I hope you live happily ever after.

[@Know_Thy_Salt]

Justin’s smile at the end when you lean into him for the hug says it all. 😊 It’s truly beautiful to see that you’ve found someone who values you and all of your uniqueness. And I think we’re all just happy to see you so happy.

[@corinnawarren7777]

Why am I crying in my garage, covered in saw dust as I sand a bookshelf listening to this modern love story unfold. JUSTIN IS ROOMBA 😭😭😭😭

[@jillianchristjansen4912]

I actually gasped!!!!! My heart 💞

[@tonimatrisa7736]

Nowhere have I seen this level of original content with raw personal stories -recognised and presented with so much humour (one of a kind) and intelligence. the beauty is in the details. These two series, the one video on getting over a break up, and art of living alone; they actually helped me like a therapist to go through my recent break up and change of life circumstances, peace be upon you Caroline!

[@jillianchristjansen4912]

The one on "diversifying your fulfillment" was like going to a therapist for 6 months for me. Absolutely wonderful insight and SO freaking fun to watch ❤

[@tonimatrisa7736]

@@jillianchristjansen4912 which one? Can you share the link please? ☺️

[@llr-yk6dl]

I'm not a romantic. At all. Not even a little. But this video left me in tears. Your story is my first rom-com. Seriously.

[@mockingbirdnightingale7169]

This had me absolutely in tears. It made me think of how my husband (married 14 years) when we were first together, it used to always surprise me when he would always, always answer when I called, and always respond to texts right away. Every time. No waiting around, no time to get nervous, no time to wonder if he wanted to talk to me, no time spent with that icky nasty nauseated feeling. We fell in love really fast and got engaged really fast too. And while I was so 100% sure that he was the one, I was still not used to being treated really, really well. And I had a gall bladder surgery scheduled, when we were first engaged, in a city pretty far away. I was in the city where the surgery was and he arranged to get time off work to come and take care of me in the hospital and then in a nearby hotel. And the night before the surgery I was waiting for him to arrive according to the plan and I kept having these thoughts about what I would do when he didn't show up and I had to go through the whole surgery and recovery alone, and I was planning out how I would get from the hotel to the hospital and back again and all these things and then he showed up. And I was shocked. And I will never let myself forget that. After 14 years of marriage we've been through so so so many things together but he always answers the phone and he always shows up.

[@jillianchristjansen4912]

Oh my gosh this made me cry. This is my husband too. 14 years of marriage, a whole lot of growing and learning and challenges, but he always answers and he always shows up. It's not even a question ❤️

[@ClaireCelticMystic]

me, crying at: "...and then he showed up." --->>>beautiful story.

[@mockingbirdnightingale7169]

@@ClaireCelticMystic thank you

[@ClaireCelticMystic]

@@mockingbirdnightingale7169 Thank you for sharing how true love wins; first, we face the doubts, then they dismantle...lovely to hear you.

[@katie7748]

Who hurt you that made you doubt, made it so surprising that he'd be there? You poor thing 😢 I'm glad you found each other.

[@work-in-progress]

99.99% I have 0 patience to listen to internet couples & their dating life. But when we 1st saw Justin in that makeover video and him giving such accurate insights, I immediately felt THIS IS SO CUTE I WANNA DIE. so I'm so thrilled that you shared this story, not just about Justin but your history because this was so human. Idk why am I crying I'm supposed to prepare for tests and go out with friends but here we are during lunch break. We appreciate Justin for all his acts of service, a very warm welcome into this chaotically good household!!!

[@squenneville1]

Congratulations on finding love! I’ve been cheering you on from the sidelines for almost a year ☺️ I’ve been with my Roomba for 20 years now. I always say: “he doesn’t talk the talk, he just walks the walk.” 🥰 there are so many ways to show love, you just have to be able to open your eyes to see it. Yay Caroline and Justin! 🥳

[@jillianchristjansen4912]

The Roombas are truly a wonderful breed. Confusing as hell early on, but absolutely wonderful in the long term. God bless the Roombas!

[@mariajoyyy]

The way he smiles at the end while he hugs you I am DEAD so happy for you. Thanks for sharing your journey ✨💛

[@trophybuckle3235]

I was a dresser for James Gandolfini when he did a tiny unknown play in Hollywood in 1998… and I just want to tell you, Caroline, that dream tracks.

[@Caroline_Winkler]

hahahah wowwww this is the only comment i have been looking for

[@jillsarah7356]

This is the best thing I have ever read on the internet hahahaha amazing

[@chlomo2618]

So he really was a cat? I knew it

[@cricket07clickit07]

Best one ever, Caroline ❤❤❤ I met my Roomba when I was 8 years old and knew! It took him 10 years to see me. We were inseparable for almost 49 years. He passed away suddenly and tragically last March and I miss him so much. Justin is your person. I saw it in the way he looked at you and the way he kissed you and that gentle smile at the end. ♥️💛♥️

[@lisai8455]

It took me 44 years to learn that actions always dish louder than words, in all situations. So glad you found a great love. He's cute too.

[@lynnwhalen1497]

My "aha" came after he looked into the camera at the end and I thought ... after you really and truly showed up for yourself, you were ready for someone to really and truly show up for you, too! Brava Sistah!!! Much love as always! xoxoxoxo

[@letigre5822]

I love this comment! ❤

[@delftblue8801]

Don’t you dare take those Street Man videos down! They were the BEST. You had all of us on the edge of our seats every Saturday morning. It was the highlight of the week. 😎

[@Caroline_Winkler]

haha ok they shall remain i completely forgot to include one of the STUPIDEST parts of the streetman saga, which is that by the time we went on our dates - there were already all these videos about him on my channel hahaha. i had not thought that part through, BECAUSE I NEVER EXPECTED TO ACTUALLY MEET HIM. so by our 3rd date i was like...ugh i have to tell you something. and i SENT HIM the videos. he laughed and seemed fine with it ultimately. but my god i dont know how i create in these scenarios

[@ClaireCelticMystic]

they prove so much about the beauty of being honest.

[@juliashap1769]

Please don’t take those videos down! “Street Man” and “The Date” are my comfort food! They always center me whenever I feel unsure and hectic, reminds me to not fall for the narrative I create and the “dramas I conjure up in my head! “ 😉

[@amynix2632]

I squealed at the sign of the cross at the book-giving date kiss. I said, "Aw, he's gonna be her bubby," because that's what my husband and I call each other (and we don't care that it's too precious by half). When we see another healthy relationship or marriage in our circle of acquaintances one of us will say, "Yep. They're bubbies. They're gonna be great."

[@janna6847]

So so sweet. I had a similar experience with my husband of 10 years and father to our 3 children. I kept on waiting for the other shoe to drop. No one's perfect, but he's pretty darn close. I wish you two many beautiful years together. 💕

[@make_it_aesthetic]

"Peace be with you," cause that man and that kiss had you deceased! lmao

[@deeteeemmsixtwotwo]

Caroline, sweetheart, you have made me cry with this story and seeing you and Justin together. Thank you. You are NOT an idiot. You are quite wise. I'm happy for you that you learned these lessons relatively young. It took me till I was 62 before I met my own Roomba and had learned those lessons myself. In May we will have been together for 8 years and I never imagined what it could be like to be treated so well and cared for so well or that it was even possible. Xoxo 😘

[@vesper180]

That's great! How did you meet? These days it feels almost like an impossible feat to find someone that's decent and sane.

[@deeteeemmsixtwotwo]

İt's not easy! But it's not impossible! How we met is a good illustration of the importance of İNTENTİON. We met on Tinder. İ was visiting a friend (the mother of an ex-bf) in London. İ was going to be there for a couple months as she was ill and needed my help. That was the first good intention. On Tinder i was looking for someone to have coffee with or go to a museum. İ did not want sex or god forbid, a bf. İ was happily single. Second good intention. Finally, the most important good intention that I had was that i wanted only to be with people who respected my decisions and what was good for me. On Tinder, it was easy to pick those people out from the crowd. My Roomba was first and foremost, a gentleman, who respected what i needed/wanted and did not lie. Or even exaggerate. Wow. All those good intentions changed what Tinder was for me. Definitely NOT a place to find a hook-up. But a place where I found that a decent, sane man who had been through the relationship guantlet like me and just wanted a decent, sane friendship. That surprisingly turned into a cross-Atlantic love affair, and eventually into a life-long partner sharing day-to-day ups and downs. But that's another story. Don't give up! You don't know if and when you might meet your Roomba. Grab the chance of happiness by staying OPEN and always having the best of intentions.

[@linesch2569]

The „wanting to break up and accidentally walking out as being exclusive“ happened to me as well :D and was a key turning point in my dating history, too.

[@maxonrylee]

Don’t think I’ve ever been happier to see someone else happy, looks so sweet and genuine. ✨

[@lindseybwriting]

I’m with a roomba too and as a very verbal person I still struggle with overlooking how he expresses his love and attraction for me. This video made me remember actions speak louder than words and I always benefit when I remember/appreciate that ❤

[@jillianchristjansen4912]

Me tooooo! Such an important reminder. God bless the wonderful Roombas and their beautiful hearts ❤️ (and God give us the grace to easily translate their love into a language we can understand)

[@lindseybwriting]

I started translating his actions into phrases in my head lol. We talked about it once - every time he goes out of his way to be kind, cooks us dinner, cleans my car, etc. it’s him communicating “I love you,” “I appreciate you,” “I’m so lucky to be with you.”

[@nimsilva27]

thank you - this gives me hope it also reminds me of that fleabag quote: “Love is awful. It’s awful. It’s painful. It’s frightening. It makes you doubt yourself, judge yourself, distance yourself from the other people in your life. It makes you selfish. It makes you creepy, makes you obsessed with your hair, makes you cruel, makes you say and do things you never thought you would do. It’s all any of us want, and it’s hell when we get there. So no wonder it’s something we don’t want to do on our own. I was taught if we’re born with love then life is about choosing the right place to put it. People talk about that a lot, feeling right, when it feels right it’s easy. But I’m not sure that’s true. It takes strength to know what’s right. And love isn’t something that weak people do. Being a romantic takes a hell of a lot of hope. I think what they mean is.. when you find somebody that you love, it feels like hope.”

[@Pemmsy]

I cried, you two are so cute. When I met my partner I’d given up on finding my person after so many horribly depleting experiences with relationships, I had spent the previous few years just honing in on what it is to be me and what my life looks like alone. We met in a bar and by the end of the night I was so keen on him, but I didn’t pick up on any of the signs that he felt the same way even with all the texting, late night calls and cute dates, cause no one had ever treated me so good so genuinely, I was always waiting for the ghost or the other woman etc. but still, I played it so chill I was a frozen pea. Then one night he handed me a note, “will you be my girlfriend yes 📦 no 📦” a note I had dreamed of getting from someone ever since primary school, here I was at 37 finally finding someone who really loved me. We fell pregnant a few months later (another dream I had given up on) and now here I am living in our house tickling my 5 year olds back while I watch you tube and my big love mows the lawn.

[@ClaireCelticMystic]

heaven on earth, well mowed.

[@scholl732]

I have a Roomba too! Oh you described him so well. It's so unbelievable that a man like this exists. I told myself that he was a unicorn and that one day I'll come back to reality. The scariest was when we had to move in together. I was so terrified that I wasn't robotic enough for him, but he appreciates the chaos and drama that I bring to his life. It's been wonderful. So happy for you Caroline!! ❤

[@quart2knee]

It is soooo much better to have someone’s actions speak louder than their words!! People can talk or text until they are blue in the face but it doesn’t change the fact that they are not really there for you how you need them to be and no words can make up for that. I’m proud of you for not settling in unhappy relationships and you know you’re worth and what you need to be happy! ❤

[@alessa6964]

You have absolutely mastered the storytelling. I love how you make it so entertaining and also emphasize the stuff that’s truly important. I’m terrible at telling stories so I’m just watching you in awe :)

[@alliesarang]

Wait! The smile to the camera at the very end I can't! The tears! Oh man, I am very, very happy for you. The KZbin algorithm brought you into my life because it knows I'm a sucker for a good apartment hunting video. Much like dating I don't form a relationship with these real estate seekers - it's fun and then I move on. But I fell in love with ya! :D I've gotten so much from your videos over the past couple years - you've honestly made a difference in my life. I feel like I've been part of your journey in real time and I am so happy you found your person!

[@HotaruMari]

This is it. This is the romantic comedy we all craved. Not even "make this into comedy," no. Just this. I laughed I felt feelings and best of all it is true story, so faith in true love restored. This really warmed my heart. Since I don't get much joy in my life I feel really happy watching others being happy. Thank you for sharing this, you deserve the happiness.

[@emily1486]

Hi Caroline! ❤ I met my roomba 2.5 years ago. He is the sweetest scholarly little weirdo and a man of few affirmations. But he is always there for me, and slowly I am learning his many mysterious depths. He loves through action, and though words are helpful for my anxious attachment, no one has ever loved me like he does. Very happy for you both ❤❤

[@lorenaconti8767]

This is the best form of entertainment I've seen on KZbin for a long time. The way you scripted the whole story with your clips was amazing!

[@jillianchristjansen4912]

The writing was PHENOMENAL 👏🏼

[@TainedTastebuds]

I loved this series. It really solidified the fact that I do NOT want to be dating right now! I really appreciate how you acknowledge how draining and hard and bitter dating is. It's such a risk putting yourself out there. I know eventually I'll feel that hunger and want to find someone, but right now ain't it!!

[@pb11118]

'Act like you've been treated nicely before' 🤣🤣🤣I'm dying. Loved it!!!

[@JamiesGirl1990]

I’ve been married to a roomba for 11 years. They’re the best spouses, but just like how robots have to be programmed, sometimes they take some programming. Mine needs no verbal affirmation of how I feel for him, so he had no idea that was something I would need from him. But he definitely accepts software updates, even though one time I told him I’d really enjoy something heartfelt and written down for Mother’s Day, and so I got a Mothers Day email because I hadn’t been specific enough in specifying the delivery mechanism 😅 The best part of being with a roomba is how authentic they are. They’re honest, dependable, and they love so deeply even if sometimes the words aren’t there

[@peachshandy]

The wild burst of energy I felt when you revealed Roomba is Justin! Not too be parasocial, but this was such an affecting video. So happy for you and Justin.

[@user-no3bz9xs4l]

What the heck, Caroline!!!!!!! I almost cried at the end of your video; this is so freaking similar or not to what happened to me. The main difference was the speed at which everything unfolded for me - a cascade of events in a short span of time. In just a 5-hour flight, I experienced what you did over 4 dates. Yes, we met on a flight (NYC to Mexico), and he was so kind, calculated, unbelievably lovely/cute. His love is so consistent that not even I thought I could be like that. Now, I can say after almost 10 years of meeting each other (July 6) we are happily married, have a 5 year old and freaking LOVE can be so much easier and less painful. Thanks for the reminder of what a cool flight this can be, but mostly still CONSISTENT!! Best of luck with your love journey!

[@amythinks]

When my daughter starts dating, I'm going to show her these two videos. You've done the girls a great public service with this journey.

[@LuvBritTV]

I loved this video! As a 70 year old woman, who's been in many, many relationships where I got used to men who treated me badly on a scale of indifferent to awful, I've now given up dating. You were lucky to have found such a sweet, consistent, humble appearing man so early in your life. He has a shy smile, and seems very earnest in his love for you my dear... treasure him! Your generation has the advantage of the internet and social media for sifting through red flags of bad behaviour. In my day there were NO videos period, none like yours that would've pushed me down the right road. Bad behaviour was unfortunately common/normal in my generation. I wish you all the best Caroline, and I note you're coming up for your 1 year anniversary of the first date!! 😘🕯

[@YuniX2]

I have to say how eerily similar our experiences with Mr. Right were. Except mine introduced me to his friends on date 3 and I was like "Huh, that's really weird. He's being very nice and wants to include me in his life. This is too easy, when is the other shoe going to drop?" and I spent basically 4 months in denial that someone this cool could like me that much without me having to bend over backwards for it. I kept waiting for something to go wrong. Maybe that's the universal experience when things finally go right and you're treated the way you should be? Anyway, I'm married to him now. I hope your story continues just as wonderfully.

[@msbrennamac]

I don’t think I’ve ever had such a physical reaction to a KZbin video. 😭 I’ve watched your vids for like years (also while going through my own bad dates & then meeting the love of my life). You deserve to be this loved!! 💕

[@laurenb1038]

I’m so happy it was Justin! I seriously could not relate more to the “is this real?” Thing. When I finally got into a healthy, happy relationship, about 6 months in, I went back to therapy bc I was just couldn’t believe it was really happening and was so afraid of losing him. That was a couple years ago and we just got engaged last week! I’ve been watching your videos since the DC apartment tour and am an avid Not For Everyone listener and I’m so happy for you two!

[@sarabearyt]

i’m really happy for you caroline. it’s such a joy to see your quirky little self so confident and happy! i know you’re a professional comedian and storyteller at this point but it still feels like you’re able to be yourself, show who you are. something to strive for (on dates but also in life). good luck with everything

[@chichio6657]

This is one of my favorite videos of yours… I feel like we all followed along this journey and with Justin you were just really trying to cherish it and keep to yourself so I loved that little insight. As always laughed so hard and also wanted to cry because of how adorable the last bits were. I love the lessons and the stories you’ve lived. Makes me want to go out and live life!!!!! ❤

[@abbylj444]

My heart is screaminggg. So happy for you both. Your stories about dating and finding love are so real and eye-opening because this shit IS hard. And even when you do find it, it's still important to reflect about if it is truly the right person, which is also hard, but so necessary for self-growth. Thank you for your wisdom, girl.

[@oritkorach8656]

Hi Caroline, you are awesome and this 2 part videos are so great!! I have to say that the story about Roomba really moved me. I was also so insecure that it took me 5 years! Until I stopped feeling that soon my man was going to leave me because how could anyone love me... It took me years of excellent therapy until it disappeared. And I also thought that his robotic behavior is so typical of many sensitive men who are so kicked by the possibility of expressing their feelings and being crushed by rejection. This is how they are educated to avoid emotional harm. Justin was just waiting for you to tell him about your feelings first and once you did that was the sigh for him that you chose him! From what you said, it sounds like he is a great and sensitive man. I wish you much happiness.

[@Em-ft4de]

Caroline, I'm so thankful I found you and your channel. This video and part 1 were equally and simultaneously hilarious, helpful and vulnerable. The way you don't mince your words and are always your genuine self makes me feel less alone (coming from a fellow brutally honest and random human being haha). I am so happy for you and your Roomba man!

[@2000nc]

omg this felt like a film!! haha amazing and the editing is superbbbb carolineee

[@sagodoy]

THAT LITTLE SMILE AT THE END!!

[@audreyeugenee]

this is one of the most honest, transparent, and refreshing take on love. thank you thank you for posting. and cmon the reactions to your actions show how comfortable you are with each other. i wish you nothing but love and the best of times! thank you caroline

[@Kay-po4pl]

I really appreciate a honest look at dating, all the lessons you learn, and how much of it is just gambling - with better odds from what you’ve learned - until you find success

[@hikersteph]

I just want you to know that this video encouraged me to keep trying after quite a long break from dating. And I'm going out on a first date tomorrow that I'm actually incredibly excited for. Here's to putting myself out there!

[@color1800]

Ок, these two videos are my new fav romcom

[@iradlk9515]

Thank you for making this series, it's very validating to hear that other people have the "act normal" and "I want to throw up (affectionately)" monologues inside their heads too while on a date. Very happy for you!

[@malena6430]

after marrying a guy that on our second date gifted me a analog photograph he had taken which i had complimented over chat with a message that said very politely and with great caligraphy "with love to malena" yeah girl, i get you, he's also a roomba i love him

[@Anonymous-sb9rr]

Don't take down Street Man videos. They were fun and show a real journey of imagination, feelings and reality.

[@melmel7011]

I truly enjoyed the street man videos.

[@miriam8246]

Please Caroline, do not share too much about your precious relationship in public....it can take away the magic and power of your intimacy ! I am happy for you two and wish you all the best !

[@musiclover04428]

The smile at the end truly says all I need to know!!! I’m so happy for you Caroline, you deserve a man like Justin and he deserves a woman like you😌💖

[@lianebourke2113]

Honestly I’ve weirdly become so invested in your happiness, following along the dates and drama. So glad you’ve found someone to spend time with - you’re a flipping adorable couple!! “Peace be with you” 😂❤

[@escitrus4728]

this video made me happy. somehow, seeing you find someone and seeing how happy you are with them inspires and makes me really happy.

[@thejoneslounge]

So, I’m not having the particularly best morning as I watch this. I don’t know why, I’m literally hopping on a plane later today to go to Disney world but anyways.. I think it’s just anxiety about flying. Anyways…the ending made me joyfully tearful. I’m so happy for you and Justin! This video made my morning better.

[@calewis55]

Oh, Caroline.... I am weeping. In relief, and joy, and utter understanding... Thank you for sharing your wisdom and your quirky, real self. I am so happy for you both! Thank you for taking us on this beautiful ride. ❤❤❤

[@suzannenichols6030]

This two-parter was soo much fun to watch, Caroline! Thank you!

[@insulaarachnid]

"Peace be with you" is hilarious! I did not foresee Roomba Man being Justin, love this story!

[@Nia_Authentically]

Caroline, as someone who watched your videos in preparation for the DMV; your journey makes me so incredibly happy. I value your honesty and bravery. It also helped me feel good about my decision to take a break from dating and just be. Wishing you so much joy!

[@oongleyoo]

your storytelling is so compelling! i loved this so much and i did feel the need to look away during the reveal because yall are so sweet together!! my partner is much more verbally expressive than me. when he says nice things i always just kind of freeze up and feel silly saying anything back, but they still mean so much to me. im trying to be more verbally expressive, but i also show my love in other ways too!! its so lovely getting to grow with another person

[@user-qq2se1lu5c]

That was truly an awesome, touching and wonderfully genius presentation. Thank you for sharing. I feel encouraged to move forward in this love quest. I'm doing the alone thing now to get enough courage to venture out. Glad your perseverance paid off! You both look so happy.