That Is True Love
Maureen’s first date with her future husband didn’t start like a fairy tale — unless that fairy tale involves some truly mortifying moments. He ended up having an unfortunate accident right in front of her. We’re talking about an honest-to-goodness stomach issue that could have ended any chance at romance. But instead of running away, Maureen stuck around and made sure he was okay.
That moment, as messy as it was, showed something deeper. She saw the human side of him, flaws and all, and decided it was worth sticking around. Sometimes love doesn’t begin with flowers and candlelight. Sometimes it starts with a little empathy and the ability to laugh at the unexpected. Their embarrassing beginning turned into a lasting relationship. And to this day, they have a first-date story that’s one for the books — proof that true love can survive anything, even a gastrointestinal disaster.
