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We Met on a Dating App...It Was the Best Thing We Ever Did (Our Love Story)

[@helenawoods]

Hello lovely! Alex and I just finished watching Love is Blind season 3 (eeek!! thoughts??🤯) and thought we'd share our story! and why going on a dating app was the best thing we ever did and what we learned! If you enjoy reading blogs, I've got a bunch of blog posts I've written over the years 💕 BLOG POSTS (our love story) » Getting Married Young - helenawoods.com/gettingmarried/ » First Date - helenawoods.com/firstdate/ » 5 Things We Learned Living Together - helenawoods.com/livingtogether/ » 6 Secrets to a Happy Marriage - helenawoods.com/the-6-secrets-behind-our-real-happy-marriage/ » Falling in Love - helenawoods.com/fallinginlove/ 📚 » book on attachment styles + healthy relationships - amzn.to/3EsprVm

[@stargazer1359]

Slow building of love & trust is really admirable. True adults.

[@beverleyroberts1025]

You only have to look at Alex and you can see what a lovely, genuine, honest, kind, calm and very decent guy he is, and honestly these qualities are exactly what makes a lovely husband, and they rare qualities these days too. You've found a lovely guy to share your life with Helena. And the other to add like you say, laughter is the best thing in any relationship! Fireworks and falling in love with in a few weeks is actually just a state of mind, real love that lasts grows. Loved this video.x 😊

[@hangingwithjen]

I also found my husband through a local online friendship site 20 years ago... been together ever since: married, kiddo, and creating a life together. We also started slow, first messaging, then phone calls and then meeting F2F after a month of chatting. I think when you find the right person, things fall into place. moving slowly into a relationship allows you to get to know the other person as a friend, and really get to know them as a person and build a friendship. And Alex is correct- HUMOR is #1 in a relationship. Having the same vibe and sense of humor is so much more important than looks.

[@chrisoulalakkas7935]

Stay patient. The best things happen unexpectedly.

[@krisw2791]

That is such a sweet story. Fun fact, me and my husband of now 15 years have a similar story…I wasn‘t sure at the beginning….then he didn’t kiss me and it drove me crazy, and we took our time but at the same time we were always serious.… no games…💜

[@rosefrancaise]

The sweetest story! Loved every moment. Incidentally, Alex and I share the same birthday :))

[@freyadelling3876]

I met my husband online too! We have been married 20 years in April and have two children! He is my best friend and it is the best thing we ever did!

[@michelemeixner7604]

This is one of the best love stories❤️thanks for sharing.

[@actuaryaltair6280]

yes, we want more, you two are such a precious couple!

[@TB-qy1et]

That was so sweet to watch!!! Thanks to both of you. And all the best for your future together.

[@adelinam7839]

Aww I love this video so much, Helena!! And it’s so special to get to hear about your guys’ story 🥰 Thank you for sharing with us 🤗

[@sketcheslee1917]

This is the sweetest love story ever. Warms my heart 🥰

[@lindahamila]

Thanks for telling us your story, it’s always interesting to hear about how someone else’s relationship came about. It’s really hard sometimes to make things work, but as you said, it shouldn’t be, so food for thought 😊

[@lisab2303]

Helena and Alex I loved hearing your story of how you two met. This was a great vlog. I would like to see more of these kinds of videos in the future. Thanks for sharing. Take care.

[@positivevibes3418]

Soooo sweet ❤️❤️ Yes tips please! I'm 60, and always learning! Been single for a bit. Mentor me. ☺️ Thank you for sharing your story. Inspires me.

[@helenawoods]

Aw lol 🤗 I definitely don't count myself as a mentor or teacher in any way - just sharing what I learn as I go through life 🦋 Alex has a lot of great dating tips he wants to share in a video at some point. So glad to hear it inspires you 🥰💕

[@positivevibes3418]

You are one of my favorite content creators, keep sharing! ☺️

[@merryfergie]

Truly inspiring. Thank you

[@rcdriver107]

Helena, great love story. It is rather unfortunate that true love is extremely hard to find. Many people take it so fast on dating scenes and only go by first impressions just like high pressure job interviews...then divorces escalate very high. Finding true love is extremely difficult if not impossible.

[@andreabritz4572]

What a beautiful love story you two have. You meeting was meant to be and the you did the work to stay together. Good for you!

[@Linda-ot3pj]

A man of integrity is hard to find. You two make a nice couple. KEEP IT FRESH AND JOYFUL.

[@MoniquefromTheNetherlands]

Such a beautiful love story. Whenever I see you together on a vlog I always think what a nice couple they are. Thanks for sharing your story. I will definitely be reading your blogs soon.

[@carolinaadela4531]

The relations that start slowly are the best!

[@cuorebelloefelice]

Thank you for sharing your sweet love story. It can inspire many people when they are about to give up on love.

[@nancyesposito1020]

It's so amazing I had the same reaction to my husband there was friend vibe and no spark too! Boy how things changed and we built on that feeling and Sparks came later! It wasn't immediate! My husband is so different than me I feel like I'm the one who shows confidence and I'm very in control and he's very much laid back and quiet and reserved. So opposite! We definitely had a laughter from the beginning that's a huge thing very important!

[@helenawoods]

so important!! so happy to hear it Nancy! 🤗

[@melindaferreira9879]

Swooning here😍. Such a sweet story. Beautiful, intentional , thoughtful dates... Relationship goals.

[@zz5213]

I loved this!!!! Thank you for sharing.

[@kristinesol9048]

Very inspiring! ❤😊thanks for sharing!

[@lisagoeke9084]

Ok, won't lie I got super curious about your stories :) Glad I found this one ;)

[@LiveFree123]

Loved this 💙❤️

[@viridianacarreon7203]

Thanks for sharing your magical love story🤗

[@Michellescozylife]

Thank you for sharing your story!❤️ it gives me hope to find that person you can connect with. You can see you guys are very happy 💕

[@Michellescozylife]

Would also like to see more videos and advice!

[@gionagrace6279]

Awwww you 2 are so 😍 cute! Such a sweet story!! 💗

[@ilianaboheme]

😍 Loved the story!

[@rachelathome7516]

Alex reminds me of Ray Romano 😊

[@GloriaDeLourdes]

@helenawoods you’ve spoken about the movie ‘Up’ before. I can totally see you and Alex as that couple. Since I’m much older than you, I’ll someday see the blessings of time for you two, from the other side of the veil. Such a beautiful love story! Thanks for sharing 🏡🎈💕

[@helenawoods]

ohh Gloria!! This is the sweetest, kindest compliment ever!! UP was a move we bonded over in our first months of dating :) Our wedding had some themes around it as well lol! You have such a beautiful heart! Sending you a big heart!

[@yolandaalt370]

I love your story ❤️ You always inspire me...I think you are both amazing 👏 👏👏

[@luisv7117]

You guys look perfect to eachother

[@danieladeutsch1708]

My sweet mermaid, you two are so precious! Thank you so much for telling us your story. And let it roll and let it bloom! Yes, please, some advices how to keep the partnership fresh is what I would like to hear from you two, because you are a big inspiration to me. Keep on laughing, keep on dreaming. Love you! XX D.

[@TheeMsFrizzle]

I kinda agree with Alex. 8 months isn’t necessarily slow… depending on the vibe. Loved the story!!!!!!!!!!! That’s a good book! I have read it. What an adventure the two of you have had/ are having! Life is unpredictable!

[@jennabonnichsen]

More qna, newlyweds game questions!!

[@stargazer1359]

Hi Helena & Alex.... I'm fed up with the U.S. also. Although I am 58, I'm available for adoption. 😸. Love you crazy kids 💛

[@helenawoods]

love this!! 🤗🤗 big hugs to you!

[@teamrefugevlog7687]

So cute love story😍

[@mylesadams1662]

lovely video 🥰 i definitely understand it from a guys prospective online dating can be quite deflating because you do send likes and never get anything back a lot of the time so you end up in that cycle of deleting and resigning up lol i try to make the best profile possible. perhaps you have suggestions on that? on what to put on your profile? also when people go you have to put your self out there what does that look like exactly?

[@jennyl877]

Oh wow, I love the droopy Paul McCartney eyes, too!

[@helenawoods]

seriously! so handsome and soulful ❤

[@Michelle-bk5uq]

You have a wonderful story to tell and I enjoyed hearing it. Don't think I'm the target audience though as a divorced woman in her mid 50s. Wish I was as discerning as you were back in the day. I have not given up hope entirely but meeting people is much harder as you get older.

[@melindaferreira9879]

Early 50's here.. agreed. I definitely didn't have the wisdom or discernment...😔

[@Lambert7785]

yeah, thanks - this was a useful video, sharing the truth is always useful :)

[@universehasourback]

So sweet

[@floricadunca6909]

Love you Helena and Alex 🌹❤️✌️😘

[@sakinastraveldiary4562]

So awesome Helena 👌 I am indian and cook awesome indian food. May be I will in Europe one day and we can invite you and Alex for dinner. Our story is similar to yours except we met on Facebook.

[@helenawoods]

that would be so fun!! 🤗

[@ms1295]

I should give online dating a try one day! I feel paralyzed when I think of creating a profile. How can I possibly make it represent all that I am? I also have very few pictures of myself. Any tips would be appreciated!

[@pamelakilgore7836]

Very sweet couple. God bless you both in Jesus name amen. Pamela in Detroit

[@zibapirooz3794]

hi.are you living in France?

[@helenawoods]

hey there! :) yes!

[@annedebretagne9410]

❤️❤️😍

[@nickivlachou3117]

Nice story, Helen and Alex. Helen, you talk a little bit too much. Let your husband speak, too. Don't interrupt him so often. I think, you are not aware of it.

[@helenawoods]

My name is Helena. Not Helen. And no, this is my channel and my videos and I can talk as much as I want in my videos! :D

[@DreamerIsabella]

Hearing your story has been super inspiring! Thank you for sharing that love can grow in different speeds as well and falling in love slowly or not immediately feeling the fireworks is not a bad sign. I am experiencing something similar and it was wonderful to finally find a couple and a love to find similarities with. You are a wonderful couple! I wish for you guys all the happiness! And Absolutely yes about more relationship/Love videos!! A hug from Italy!