OT - How/When Did You Know Your Spouse was 'The One'?

First sight. I was jamming her friend at the time, which made it complicated, but I somehow pulled off the switch (of course there was a period when neither would talk to me). Took her much longer to be in the same place.

She got pregnant early on lol I ended up being lucky though she's a great girl.

I'm a sucker

For a level headed girl with a pretty smile

She came up to me after a mudbowl football game in high school, wrapped her arms around me and gave me a kiss. The next day we watched UofM beat MSU in the Braylon Halloween game.

I don't know that there ever was a moment, it just felt right, both of us were in our early thirties so I think we were just past all of the bullshit needing to wait thing. We realized we were right for each other and made it happen, nearly ten years later and still going strong, some rough spots here and there, but glad I found the right woman, wonderful wife and great mom.

Also in response to the OP, bitching about spouses is a time honored tradition even for the ladies, I would hope such stalwarts as Mabel, Wendy, and MgoBrewMom add to the fun.

We met in grad school at UM. Within two weeks, we knew it was forever.  Well, 29 years later, the love is strong.

Love is more than a feeling; it's a choice. With my wife I could tell early on that she was someone worth spending my life with (she tells me she knew from the first time we talked seriously. I think she was crazy, but she wound up being correct). Once I knew that she was "right" and that she felt that way about me, I chose. Happened within a couple of months. We got married 51 weeks after that first serious conversation.

And it's been awesome. Which is not to say perfect, because nothing is, but even the challenges have made things better.

No, I didn't use sports as much of a filter. Though we celebrated getting engaged by going to a Michigan Hockey game, so there's that.

A honest answer. She's awesome and great but if the Internet and all the Trouble you could get into was made available say 5 years earlier I probably wouldn't have gotten married. I'm sure if u ask yourself the same question some here would t be married either, True story people. But I'm glad I did and have 2 great kids we live in Cali and enjoy life.

She moved to Chicago for law school. I moved to San Francisco, but I could not get her out of my mind.

More positive than what? Did I miss something?

She and I were in our 30's. She told me I would never meet anybody better than her and I never had yet. So why waste time. She was perfectly right and we have been married 23 years tomorrow.

I'm just sitting here lonely af

I thought my future wife was a great person when we met at Michigan. We were in the same degree program and saw each other in 2 classes each day and at NUBS. I kept trying to setup my friends with her, but she wasn't interested. Finally figured it out. After a month of dating, it was pretty obvious to me I could be in this for the long run.

When I kissed her on the first date, I literally knew I was going to marry her. I'm a lucky man.

I was in the best place for myself at that time. I felt centered, grounded and I knew I was ok being alone. I didn't need someone to fulfill me, I just wanted someone to share myself with and if I was good for myself, then and only then could I be good enough for someone else. Love doesn't fix us and marriage doesn't cure us. We still have to be happy with ourselves otherwise you'll always be seeking. I met her at a good point in my life. I saw her at a friends party and though to myself just how striking she was. When she spoke she was so sure and confident in who she was and what she wanted to be. And I found myself just wanting to make her laugh and this real need to get to know her so she could know me. I asked her out, we went on our first date at midnight, we were walking on Penns landing about everything and we both just knew we were each other's missing piece. 14 yrs, two kids, I still find her amazing everyday.

When I met her.

Big fakies and she was preggos. Nuff said?

When she accepted me for who I was. I was in between jobs, lived on the other side of the tracks with my mom, and drove a ragedy ass Oldsmobile 98. She on the other hand had a good job, a brand new car, her owned her own place, and of course fine as all get out.

Things escalated really quick, perhaps too quickly for her because she suggested that I go back home and we take a break. I was devestated. I had been dumped before, and I would dust myself off and keep it moving. I never missed someone so much in my life. That's when I knew she was the one. She must have had the same epiphany because a week later, she showed up to my mom's house out of the blue, but I was on my way to my new job. I was a bit cold and indifferent towards her because I felt like she ripped my damn heart out.

I got home later that evening, and my best friend calls me and says "Come get your woman. She's been over here crying her eyes out over you, and she's getting on my damn nerves!" I never moved so fast. It's been 14 years, and there have been a lot of ups and downs, but I wouldn't trade it for anything. I hate to use that sappy cliche, but she is my best friend.

Person I have ever met and was my best friend. There was no moment I knew, we just really have always liked each other's company. We barely fight as we are not super dramatic/exciting/romantic people. For those still looking- you'll find them! There are people for EVERYONE. I mean, even Connor Cook's Dad found someone!! And I know you are reading this on your night shift, Mr. Pines. Hi! Youngest is sick and puked, but he made it to the toilet this time! Yay!

We had a conversation about life goals just as we started dating, and realized that they were almost identical. Also, she was the only girl I met who could get all my cold jokes. It's only slightly over a year into our marriage but I know it will last a lifetime.

My wife and I met through a mutual friend. The catch is that Maria (my wife) lived in California and I in michigan. I knew the first time we talked on the phone that I really liked her. We would talk on the phone for hours many times staying up til sun up.

Eventually she came to visit her friend and we met in person. It was amazing. She was and is my best friend. We spent a year flying back and forth before I moved out there. We have been together for 9 years, married for almost 7, and I couldn't imagine anyone else in my life. We have moved back to Michigan, have two kids, and are making a nice life for ourselves.

Bonin

Lost me at G rated.

 

He watched a Michigan game with me and still loved me.

He thought it was cute that I scream, swear and get super stressed. He is the only person I can watch a game with to this day.

We both went to Michigan and he's a big fan but a more normal one. I knew he was a keeper when he found my craziness endearing.

When I saw those jubblies and heard that sexy accent it was over for me.

There are a few moments in life where you are introduced to something new and for an instant you can see your future. It absolutely happened for me the first time I met my wife.

when her family refused my ransom demands.