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This read like watching a movie. Whatever else you may have been in life, you are one hell of a good storyteller.

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Coleman, this may be one of the most incredible things I've read. It's not just love, it's redemptive, life-changing love that inspires one to always strive to be better, because the object of that love deserves nothing less.

Your writing engages me like few others, not just because of style, but also because of your gift for communicating experience in a way that makes it come alive. Once again, thank you for sharing with us.

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Mar 24Liked by Coleman

Nothing says true love quite like “She could've asked me to butt scoot through glass in a Speedo before jumping into a lemon juice pool and I probably would've done it.”

I really enjoyed this story. It’s beyond remarkable that you ended up together ❤️

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Mar 24Liked by Coleman

I am about to celebrate my 41st wedding anniversary. I grew up never seeing a marriage that lasted. I think it's simple. My husband was put in my life for a reason. I am alive today because he cared and loved me. He still makes me laugh every day. He's my best friend and I am forever for God sending him to me.

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Good girl bad boy - finally, one that turns out. Thank you for sharing this.

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Loved your account. At the end of story I found myself feeling a little jealous, and quickly reprimanded myself. You both clicked on a way few people do, and you've made your love work. That's worthy of admiration.

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Mar 25Liked by Coleman

That was so well written I was 16 again meeting my 15 year old wife before we new we were soulmates.

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Love a love story. And love the absolute knowing from each of you from the beginning!!! And of course the reality of ups and downs, luckily I’m sure most of your readers would know this without you saying. Hello to Mrs Coleman from me. What a gal x

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Through thick and thin. Sick and sin. That’s love 💕. You are lucky, no blessed to have Mrs. Coleman. The Birdcage is a great movie.

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Haven’t yet read the article BUT the title immediately made me think of this.

https://youtu.be/7rzD52hOChs

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Oh man, you just stole my heart with that ending! I finished reading and realized I was low-key jealous, like here you two are, this perfect match, and I'm just over here swiping left and right. But then I stopped myself, because honestly? That kind of connection is so rare, it deserves a standing ovation, not envy. You guys found something special, a click that most people only dream of, and you've made it work? That's incredible! Makes you want to believe in happily ever afters, you know?

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Coleman, you are indeed a good storyteller. Just finding a good person you resonate with, that is huge in this world. I enjoyed this piece! Blessings to you and your family.

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Mar 25Liked by Coleman

Extraordinarily vivid and immediate. I lived it in the moment: thank you.

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Excellent read.

But there's no way you said "bet" in the nineties. Liar. LIARRRRRR

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Fantastic.

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Thank you for sharing your love story. It was well told and beautiful. ❤️

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