26 July 2017 marked my 6-year anniversary with my partner, Martyn. We have a unique story, which I would like to share. This post is called “My Real Life Fairy Tale: Part 1” and I hope you enjoy this series, which will include 3-4 parts, depending on length. Also, before I start, I would like to thank the wonderful Katie from Katie’s Corner for making the gorgeous header for my Fairy Tale series.
Let me start with a little backstory: I never wanted to marry and settle down. My parents always fought and I simply didn’t want the hassle. I had my fun and had very few serious relationships; my greatest ambition was my future career in psychology. I’d chat to guys from around the world via Social Me, which allowed you to comment on pictures. If you fancied someone, you could send them a private message. I met a few guys that caught my interest, but I wasn’t looking for anything long-term or serious. I still have friends to chat to today who have become good friends (love you Janus!).
I believe it was October 2010 when I commented on Martyn’s picture. I recently had a bad experience with a Welsh guy, so I joked about the Welsh men being assholes. Martyn engaged in pleasant conversation with me and I thought he was a genuine nice guy. We would chat about his kids, mom, job, and life in Wales. I’d bore him with all my uni chat, but amuse him with my wild partying stories…you don’t want to know!! A friend of Martyn’s told him about this app on Facebook and he would go on when he got home from his night shift. It would take him about 2 hours to unwind, so he’d have a browse. To this day, he swears that I was the only person he spoke to because he’s quite shy (which I LOVE!).
We spoke for months and developed a deep and serious relationship. He bought a Blackberry so he could text me for free via BBM; we chatted every opportunity we had. We weren’t committed to each other, but we would say “I love you.” We were both free to do as we please. I would go out and party and he was more than welcome to do so. We had a profound effect on each other and did not want to ruin anything by moving too quickly. Somehow, I knew he was different from any man I’d met before; he was everything I didn’t even know I wanted.
Sometime in early 2011, I secured a place on a study abroad program in Waterford, Ireland. I decided to finally meet Martyn, and he made plenty of arrangements for us to enjoy our summer together. Deep down, I didn’t think we’d really meet and fall in love. I assumed something would come up and we wouldn’t have the opportunity to meet, but he proved me wrong. Every weekend I was in Waterford, he took the Friday and Monday off so we could have a long weekend together. My second weekend in Waterford, he came to meet me. I was petrified; I wanted to cancel, but his friends assured me that he was a decent guy. I, along with some girls from my course, went to meet him in a pub near the Quay. I didn’t want to go alone because I was quite anxious, but as soon as I saw him, I felt at home. I felt like I’d known him my whole life.
That first weekend, we stayed in Waterford and explored the local area. We bonded over our love for pizza and went to Coney Island Pizza a few times throughout the summer… we keep saying we need to go back!! The second weekend, he came to get me to take me to Wales. I offered to take public transport on my own, but he was adamant that I was not going to travel alone because it was my first time abroad. Truthfully, I was so glad he came to get me because I almost got sea sick on the ferry ride from Rosslare, Ireland to Fishguard, Wales. The silly man booked the “vomit comet,” which sits on top of the water and is therefore faster. I was miserable! But, Martyn did everything to help; he even got those sea sickness acupuncture bracelets. Once we arrived safely in Pembrokeshire, we set off for his tiny village in South Wales, where I would see where he group and meet his family…
That concludes Part 1. I thoroughly hoped you enjoyed reading it and will keep an eye out for Part 2! Have you found love online? If so, I’d love to hear about it!!!
Loved your story!! Wasnt cliche like the so many others out there. Cant wait for part 2
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I look forward to hearing other parts of this, I want to know what happens now!!!
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Aww I loved reading this Nat! I can’t wait for the next part! x
Tiffany x http://www.foodandotherloves.co.uk
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I can’t wait until the next part in this series! It is so sweet OMG!
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Oh my goodness, this really is like a fairy tale! How lovely that the connection you forged through chat carried over so well into real life ❤️❤️ Can’t wait to read future installments!
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Emily
emilyhallock.blogspot.com
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Interesting love story, it’s always about the little sweet moments we share with others that are unpredictable but so heartwarming. I can’t wait to read part 2 🙂
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This is such a touching story! Looking forward to part 2 xx
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Oh this is so cute Nat! I met my husband online and I too was nervous when we met, can’t wait to read part 2! Xx
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I love reading this post. So cute. Looking forwards to read part 2! xx corinne
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This is so adorable! Can’t wait for the next part 🙂
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Such an adorable and incredibly sweet post to read! I can’t wait to read part 2 💖🍵
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This is such a sweet story and really brightened my day! Can’t wait for part 2!
Tara xo
http://taradaniella.com/
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Eeep! Can’t wait for part 2!
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This sounds absolutely lovely and I’m super interested to see more of this story and how you guys ended up in the place you are now. I love it! ♡
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oh this is the cutest ever. good to see such a loving sweet story
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Such a beautiful love story!!! Love how he traveled to pick you up (even if he foolishly booked the wrong boat!!) Can’t wait for part two
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What a beautiful story you two have. That is the kind of love and support I desire for my life and my daughter. Just went thru a breakup with my daughters father and I am still in recovery. Not seeking a relationship anytime soon but when I do, i have requirements in place!
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I really enjoyed reading this post; its surprisingly intimate, quite unlike anything I’ve read before, which made for enjoyment. Will definitely be reading part two!
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Such a beautiful post!
I love love.. haha so soppy but it’s true haha xxx
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Awwww Nat! You guys do look incredibly awkward in this first photo hehe, I can’t wait to hear how your story progresses! Katie’s header is indeed gorgeous, she has real talent! From the way you write, it seems like you and Martyn were meant to be from the start!
Abbey 💗 http://www.abbeylouisarose.co.uk
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I love the idea of this series! I can not wait to hear how your story progresses, I love posts like this. I’m always intrigued over how people get together! We all have a different story to tell.
Gemma | http://www.anoceanglimmer.wordpress.com
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Awh this was such a lovely read. How you guys met is so sweet, I’ve never dated anyone online, I met my partner in a pub on holiday! I can’t wait to read more 🙂
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I need to know what happens next!! I’m such a romantic I do love a good love story 😀
X
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This is such a lovely start to a story – can’t wait for part 2 x
Claire | clairesyear.com
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Aw this is so cute! Can’t wait to hear more!!x
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Love how your story started! I hope I have an as lovely story to tell about how things started with my (I hope) future partner ^^ x
Kirsty
http://www.corinneandkirsty.com
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Awww!! Such a lovely beginning:) I’m so happy to know that it has a happy ending right from the start! Looking forward to part 2! Thanks for sharing:)
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awwww this is just too cute! I love the awks pic of you both 😂
Hannah @ The Northern Writes | http://www.thenorthernwrites.co.uk
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Aww I love this story of how you guys met! You always find love in the strangest of places and I can’t wait to read part 2! It’s really good that you made that connection first, got to know one another so well then met. I found my love in a pub haha
Jordanne || Thelifeofaglasgowgirl.co.uk
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I cant believe you left it like this….!!! Already looking forward to what happens next!!
Sarah | http://www.sazsinclair.com xx
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This was such fun to read as I have met a boyfriend or two online as well haha. Can’t wait to read the rest of your fairytale! Love the header too!
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I really want to read the second part right now!
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I’m seriously in love with this first part of your story,cant wait to read more!!
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Omg this story <3. Thank you for this perspective. Everyone seems to think that everyone wants to fall in love but we don't consider that some people have seen bad relationships from their parents. I'm glad you able to share this with us. Looking forward to more of the story!
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I love fairy tales and I just can’t wait for the part 2. When are you going to publish that ?
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Can’t wait to here the next part! I love a good love story!!
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I totally agree with you the header for this series is so cute! I really enjoyed reading this it’s so nice reading about how people met and conversed! You look so happy together although a little awkward x
Kayleigh Zara 🌿www.kayleighzaraa.com
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Aww what a cute story of how you met! Love hearing cute wee couple stories!
Shona Marie xo
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This is literally the cutest story ever! Your too cute x
Lola Mia // http://www.lolitabonita.co.uk
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Ooh I really enjoyed reading this and can’t wait to read part 2, it sounds like it was meant to be from your story so far. Thank you for sharing.
Kristy | thevioletblonde.com
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Thanks for sharing such a personal blog post. Can’t wait to see part two and three and maybe four!
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This is such a cute post! I’m glad you’ve found a great guy! xxx
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This is soo adorable 😍❤️I hope we all find our prince charming xx
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This is so lovely and interesting! Im so glad you are happy together and i am really looking forward to the next one!
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I love your honesty & vulnerability. Thank you!
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Great story… looking forward to the next installment! I’m A Brit who fell for an American… international relationships are a whole lot of fun 🙂
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Such a sweet story! Excited for the next part!
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This is just so cute!! I can’t wait to read the rest of your real life fairy tale! I’ll be keeping an eye out for it
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