Met online at now defunct Love@Aol dating site. instant messaged (chat) a few times, talked on phone, set up a date, met at Applebees for dinner where we were instantly absurdly giddy and fell in love seemingly within minutes, then went to a park for a hike and been together ever since. We discussed marriage within weeks and I proposed within months. 16 mostly awesome years with a few big challenges behind us now. She just sparkled everywhere. I have called her my sunshine for 16 years.