Inspirational True Love Stories from shoppinglifestyle
March 11th, 2008 by bubblyangelicousHeartfelt Love Stories
"His love gave me strength to survive a bus accident."
I met my
partner at an old working place. Even though I wasn’t attracted to him
initially, his easy-going yet tough manner attracted me. Soon I had a crush on
him, and each time he called me, I would start to hyperventilate. During a
friend’s birthday celebration, we were forced to dance together by some mutual
friends who knew I liked him. We started flirting and that was the start of a
beautiful story.
But with each beautiful story, there’s also a point where things will turn bad.
On
2nd May 2007
, I got into a major accident. A bus hit me front first while I was
riding to work. I fractured my skull and was in a comatose state for a few
days.
Throughout the whole time I laid there in my comatose state, he stayed by my
side. He talked to me, and took turns with my parents to take care of me. When
I woke up, he was there for my every whim and need. My face was half paralysed.
I had needles and tubes sticking out of my arms and head. And to say the least,
I wasn’t someone you want to be around with. I was really grouchy. However,
throughout this difficult ordeal, he stood by me.
I was insecure. One day, I asked him, "If I’m forever in this state, if
I’m gonna look like this all my life, I’m going to be half retarded, will you
still be with me?" He told me, "No matter what happens, how you look
like, and whatever circumstances there will be, I will stay by your side and
love you no less that I did the first time I told you I love you."
Four months later, he proposed to me while we were on the hot air balloon. His
belief in me kept me alive. And there’s nothing more a girl could ask for.
– Nur Farhanah Saemon
"Our second marriage lets us believe in love again."
I am so happy
to have found him. Despite all the pain and hurt that we had experienced in
both our previous marriages, when we thought we could never trust another
again, that we would never believe in love again, here we are holding on dearly
to each other, and we know deep down that this is what God has planned for us.
Through our experience, we learn to trust and respect, we now know what it
takes to love, and how not to take another for granted. All these times that we
have been together, we talked, we fought, we laughed, we cried… He has taught
me patience and showed me passion and kindness I never knew existed, and I know
that no matter where the future may take us, nothing is ever going to tear us
apart. There will be struggles and obstacles I’m sure, but I know we will stick
around. Life is beautiful, just like my baby. And I will always love him.
– Tan Choon Hian
"He stood by me when my world fell apart."
I used to be a positive, cheerful and
outgoing person until my mom left me in 2005. I gave up on life and lost
interest in almost everything, living day after day like a zombie. There was no
longer any smile on my face. My work and studies were badly affected and my
perception of things also turned negative. Every night, I’d break down and weep
and I felt like ending my life.
My hubby, who was my boyfriend then, never gave up on me. He stood by me and
gave me endless support and care, telling me that there were still other things
in this world that required my attention. His patience, care and love helped me
overcome my lowest point in life gradually. He tried to spend time with me
whenever possible. Chatting on the phone was never a miss to keep me from being
alone at night. He also accompanied me to my mom’s grave every now and then.
Now that we’re married, I feel that I’m very fortunate to have met him and have
him by my side all this while.
– Chew Ling Ling
"The oceans couldn’t tear us apart."
My boyfriend
of four and a half years is the sweetest. Separated by distance for almost four
years, it doesn’t change the way he feels about me. As we only have several
days to be together each year, every moment with him is precious. Once, he was
coming all the way from another city to pick me up at the airport. We hugged as
we met, and he whispered, "Yeah, this is the smell I’ve been missing so
much".
– Marlene Patricia
"Love has taught us not to take each other for granted."
Love is such an unpredictable thing. The
first time I met my wife, we were still in secondary school. We started dating,
but it ended unexpectedly. I couldn’t accept the outcome and regretted that I
didn’t treasure her as well as the relationship. I started to lose confidence
in myself and every relationship.
Eventually, we lost contact. But after a few years, I met her again. She was
attached at that point of time, but we continued to keep in contact. Not long
after, she was single again. It must have been hard for her. I started to
console and encourage her until she had gotten over the relationship. During
that period, our love sparked again. Ever since, I began to treasure this
relationship more than before.
We dated for more than two years. During those years, we went through all the
ups and downs but I knew it was time to settle down. I gave her a surprise by
asking her hand for marriage. She was shocked and happy by my actions and
accepted my proposal on that very day. We got married in the same year. Not
long after, we had a child – a cute little girl. It was such a happy moment.
But sadly, something unpredictable happened and we ended up in separation for a
year and almost got divorced. I tried ways and means to prove to her that I
have changed for the better. My sincerity must’ve moved her because she
eventually agreed to return to my side. It was a happy ending that I always
dreamed of. Now, we share our happiness and sadness together as a family. It is
really a very sweet feeling that I enjoy every moment together. I would like to
take this opportunity to tell my wife: I love you, darling. Thanks for
everything.
– Lim Jian Wei
The Sweetest Proposals
"My boyfriend proposed to me on a mountain top."
My then
boyfriend – now fiance – was posted abroad for a training programme and
couldn’t spend our anniversary with me. After having a long day at work, I
received a call from an unknown person who claimed to have a parcel for me. I
was in for a shock as well as a pleasant surprise when I found out, after
returning to my office cubicle, that there were flowers, chocolates as well as
a note from my fiance.
He knew how much I’d looked forward to that day and how lonely I must’ve felt,
thus he planned the secret surprise to make me feel touched and loved even when
he’s not around. His training will last for one and half years, so last
Decemeber I made a trip to the
UK
to
visit him. During a 3-day getaway to
Switzerland
, he proposed while we are on the
peak
of
Pilatus
,
amidst the snow. I said YES!
– Huang Huiling
"I’m planning to propose atop the Ferris wheel."
The journey of love is certainly not an
easy one. Understanding and having another person in your life takes a bit of
time. I am glad that we are able to sit down and talk openly about our likes
and dislikes. Men Are From Mars And Women Are From Venus is a great
help: Through this book I have come to know my woman better and especially her
feelings, thoughts and how her mind works. On the other hand, my woman too has
come to better understand me.
Loving someone takes a bit a sacrifice. Sacrifice a bit of time to understand
your partner – it will prove to take your relationship to new heights. I am
especially grateful to my woman for doing so much for me. To prove my love for
her, I have planned a romantic proposal: I will propose to my woman during our
trip to
Taiwan
come this
19th March 2008
on top of the
Miramar Entertainment Park Ferris Wheel. I will also do up my own scrapbook
including all our pictures from trips that we took together – especially the
fireworks that we shared during national day 2007 in Pan Pacific Executive
suite (she loves fireworks!). Lastly, I will tie my proposal ring at the back
of the scrapbook and eventually asking her, "Will you marry me?"
– Dylan Pan
Love Notes
What is love? ShoppingLifestyle readers
share their love philosophies.
Love is always patient and kind. It knows no boundaries and withstands the test
of time. It is better to have loved and have your heart broken than to never
have found love. Once love is found, be sure to treasure it, capture it and
lock it in your heart forever. "You have not lived until you have
loved".
– Ng Tien Hui Jaclyn
Love is about giving. not expecting anything in return. Love is about putting
others before yourself. And with love, it gives you the drive such that nothing
is impossible.
– Frederick Khoo Ghee Beng
Love is what everyone desires. Love is a very special and unbelievable feeling
– it can be sweet or bitter: When a couple falls in love, they will feel the
sweetness of love; but when it’s a one-sided love or when unpredictable things
happen during a relationship, love tastes bitter. Thus, love is such a special
feeling.
When there’s hate, there’s love. Why do I say so? A relationship may bud because
of hatred. And hatred can occur when love turns sour. Isn’t it unbelievable? My
love life began with hatred. I hated myself, my family and my life. Because of
all these hatred, I began to immune myself with things that I shouldn’t do. My
first relationship was during my secondary school years. It was my first love,
and it was an unforgettable one. But it didn’t go smooth. Less than a year
later, we broke off.
Ever since my first relationship, I lost confidence in myself as well as every
guy I knew. I began to feel insecure in every relationship – till Mr. Right
appeared. He is none other than my husband. We have been through all the ups
and downs. No doubt it wasn’t smooth-sailing, but we managed to face everything
hand in hand. I will always rememeber what we have been through. Most
importantly, I would like to thank my husband for his care and love all these
while. I will never forget the vow we took at our R.O.M. I love you, dear.
– Hong Huiying
