2 Years of Swiping Right, Forever Grateful I Did
2 Years of Swiping Right: Our Love Story
Two years past, our paths crossed,
In the dance of fate, where I was lost.
Love, a distant tale, penned by dreamers’ hands,
Seemed but a myth from far-off lands.
We found harmony in shared screens,
In tales spun in digital dreams.
Music flowed, a river of resonant tones,
In every note, a bond that grows.
Days cascaded, one to another,
No grand designs, no need to smother.
Talks of life, of fire, of creed,
A fabric woven from every shared deed.
Now, in 2024, we stand side by side,
Marking a year where love did not hide.
Gratitude overflows, a cup runneth over,
For the life we’ve built, in the shelter of each other.
Your love, a haven from the storm,
A blanket snug, soft, and warm.
In the drizzle of life’s relentless days,
It’s your heart that shelters, your soul that stays.
Author’s Note: 2 Years of Swiping Right
Two years ago, we found something amazing. It felt like a lucky moment—just a simple meeting that turned into something truly special. Back then, love seemed far away, like something out of a fairytale. But when we started talking, sharing our lives through little screens, something clicked. We connected through music, stories, and it felt like we were building our own little world—two hearts in sync.
With each conversation, we opened up more. Our bond grew naturally, like a flower blooming from a single seed. We talked about our hopes, dreams, fears, and everything in between. Every moment felt like we were adding color to a painting that was just ours.
Now, in 2024, we’re celebrating two years of that real, honest connection. I’m so grateful for the life we’re creating together. Your love is my safe place, the calm in my storms. Even when life gets hard, I know you’ll be there—steady, strong, and loving. You’re the one I can always count on—the brightest light in my life.
Looking back, 2 years of swiping right taught me that love can begin in the simplest way — a message, a song, a conversation that never felt forced. We were not the only ones who found each other this way. Pew Research Center shares key findings about online dating in the U.S. — one in ten partnered adults met their partner online. If 2 years of swiping right could lead two hearts through little screens to a life together, then a simple swipe can truly change everything.
If you would like to read more of our story of 2 years of swiping right, start with Our First In-Person Meeting Story, continue with Distant Shores, Shared Dreams: Our First In-Person Meeting (Day 01), and see how Choosing Self-Worth in Modern Dating helped me love with my whole heart. And if you are planning a wedding like we did, our guide on How to Marry a US Citizen in the Philippines shares every step we took. After 2 years of swiping right, I know this: the best chapters were still to come.
Two years on, I still catch myself smiling at the memory of those first messages — the songs we sent back and forth, the stories we traded late into the night, and the quiet hope that kept growing with every conversation. 2 years of swiping right gave me more than a husband; it gave me a best friend, a safe place, and a love I once only dreamed about. Whatever the future holds, I will always be thankful that one small swipe led me to you, and to the beautiful life we now share together.
I love you, husband. Happy 2nd anniversary of finding each other. ❤️
