mzd/eve...have to agree that the physical 'spark' doesn't need to be there from the very beginning. I didn't look at TLOML and want to tear his clothes off, but I did go home from our first date and email my friend saying that whoever he ended up with would be very lucky to have him. Two months later, it's obvious to both him and me that we are made for each other.
I also felt a bit like 'here we go again' - he was married to someone who already had a daughter, then had a long term relationship with someone who had two daughters and they had a little girl of their own too. Now there's me, and my two girls! He hasn't met them yet, but I feel confident that they will get on really well together. We talk about anything and everything and about our relationship and how we feel about each other. He's very down to earth and no bullsh*tting, as well as being very open and honest. We've both been in abusive relationships in the past and respect is very important to us.
I was out at the shops with the DDs earlier and there was a couple arguing as they waited for the car park lift. They were yelling nasty things to each other and I said to my girls that if any boyfriend ever talks to them like that they must end it. I know I didn't take my own advice when I was married but I've learned from that now.
lou - congrats on the new hoover, can't believe that your DS wasn't already on the medical register at school.
sponge - hope you're feeling better today.
Wave to everyone else! Would love to have another meet up in the pipeline and hopefully I'll actually be able to make it this time.