I watch too many romantic movies!

Another sappy movie moment:

I met my BF through a mutual friend in N.I.  He's my BF's best friend, and a dear friend of mine, as well. I was single, so was my BF, so he played matchmaker online.

Two years later, I went over to N.I. to visit my friend Ricky, and finally met his best friend (my soon to be BF.) We had talked online for quite a while and we did establish that we had feelings for each other...but didn't want to go any further until we met and confirmed that it was something worth pursuing.

It was really hard for us to get time alone the entire time I was there.  There were ALWAYS people around, and few of them knew there was anything going on between the two of us, so nobody thought to give us any time alone together. And me being really shy, I didn't ask for alone time.

Two nights before I left Ireland, we went for a drive just to talk and spend time alone together. We ended up at some lakes in Craigavon, sitting in his car and talking. I can't really say what all he said. Mostly because I was totally freaking out inside. But we both decided that this was definitely something to pursue.

Two days later he drove me to Dublin Airport to put me on the plane home. We both managed to keep it together fairly well. We got up to security, and he went to give me a hug. As he came towards me I felt the verbal diarrhea coming. I tried to stop it, but it didn't happen....

Out spewed those three words that make the world stop. "I love you". His eyes got very wide, and I suddenly realized what I had said. I immediately thought I had ruined everything, and promptly hurried to security, without hearing his reply.

After boarding the plane and having time to think, I began to beat myself up for possibly ruining something that had the potential to be very good. "Did he say anything back? I didn't hear him say anything..."

FINALLY after a grueling seven hours of me totally beating myself up, I landed at JFK.  As soon as the plane landed, I turned on my cell phone.  Almost right away I received a text from him saying "I dont know if you heard me or not. I love you too"

...happiest and saddest day of my life. haha

Keep the sappy romantic stories coming!

Ohhh BBreslin that one actually made me "awww" out loud.  That IS a movie moment!  Are you in the process of getting a visa or just checking it out so you know what to do when the time comes?

JEP - I am with you!  I hate those lovey dovey people when I cant be lovey!!  My new most-hated thing is when I hear people on the phone say "I'll see you when I get home". If it were only that easy!!!  Stupid people who dont need visas just to be with the person they love. Where do they get off?    

on a happier note: my bf bought my ticket to England for Christmas today.  I vow to return with at least one movie moment of my own!  I should get someone to start emailing ideas to my bf so he can get working on one...

I awwed out loud as well at your story BBreslin...so very romantic

my fiance and I met online 5 years ago...he IM'd me while I was in a chat room and I wasn't going to talk to him but my girlfriend who was hanging out with me told me to go ahead..we talked for a bit and then he asked me if he could call me...I said no...but my gf convinced me to let him because we could hear his accent lol...so he called and we talked for a half hour..it was like I known him for years...from there we started emailing and talking on the phone becoming good friends...I didn't want anything to come of it because he lived to far away lol (you see how well that one worked out)...well I remember the first time we were going to see each other on camera...he told me not to wear makeup he wanted to see me as I was...I was terrified...not only does the camera add 10 pounds but I thought no makeup he will go running for the hills...so we turned on our cams and he quickly asked if he could call me. So we disconnected (it was the olden days we still had dial up) and I thought this isn't good...so he called me to tell me that I was gorgeous...I was so dumbfounded I said, "what?" hehe...well a few months later he came over to visit me. He even called and introduced himself to my parents before coming over...he came over for a visit and we started talking and joking like we always did and felt so comfortable that by the end of the trip he asked if we could start dating...and then he came back a month later and that is when we said we loved each other...our Ldr has had its ups and downs like most couples...the crying at the airport....the hating people in love...the being apart and feeling like you are never going to get to be together again...but it has some great moments too...like knowing someday soon I will be one of the people in love that always gets to kiss, touch or hug my man and I get to say to them I will see you when I get home    (we all will get that one day) So last year in September we got engaged and we are set to get married in August of next year...and I truly believe I met my soulmate...It is strange that a girl from Pennsylvania didn't find love until she met the guy from England...very bizarre...but maybe it is because I have always been a hopeless romantic...like the rest of you...

mirrajay that is sooooo awesome about the ticket to England are you very very very exicted....you are going to have your own scene out of Love Actually when you come thru the arrivals gate at the airport....that is soooo very romantic....

Oh goodness, I'm so glad I came across this thread.....because I watched The Holiday for the millionth time last night, and it was the first time I had seen it since my fiance and I have been together.

It doesn't help that I've felt lonely lately, and THEN I go and watch that bloody film.  I cried....the ending was on when I was talking with my fiance last night, and then I cried because I didn't want him to go to bed.  Then I cried today when he had to go.  Something is the matter with me! lol

Buuuttt.....I'm a sucker for sappy movies.  I used to watch Bridget Jones ALLLLLLL the time too, and My Big Fat Greek Wedding when I thought "the frumpy girl" (being me) couldn't find the man of her dreams.  Boy, was I wrong.

It's nice to know though that I'm not the only one that cries at these films for the reasons I do.  When I was leaving England a few weeks ago, we thought about me just staying the full six months.  I mean, we're going to get married here in the states anyway, so we'd come back together, get married, then I'd file for my visa.  But someone mentioned that "real life" then slaps you in the face "Well, if I stay, then I won't have a job when I get back, and where will we get the money for the visa?"  So, I'm back in Ohio, hatin' it, missing my man and England terribly.

But thank you, ladies, for feeling the same way I do.   

I absolutely loved P.S. I Love You I actually got Dh to watch it with me.     Dh & I our first date in England  {boyfriend at the time} we saw Love Actually so that movie has special meaning for us.    I'm such a sap when it comes to chick flick movies.  :\\\'(  fortunately for Dh & I we only had a few of the tearful airport goodbyes before I moved to the UK permanently we had a short term ldr compared to some people. I already lived in the UK with Dh when the movie Holiday came out so I can enjoy it without sad memories of leaving Dh at the airport.

I am the biggest sap at the airport goodbyes...but I have one hint...dark sunglasses that way when you have to do the lonely walk back to your car or the long walk to the plane by yourself you can hide your eyes...your red, puffy, swollen eyes...lol

I am like you Karma I am getting married next year here in Pennsylvania but then going to be living in the UK...sometimes the only thing that gets me thru is these sappy movies...I love PS I love you and I just bought the cd....I watch PS I love you when I am upset because my fiance isn't here or we have had an argument and I need an excuse to cry without my family realizing anything is wrong lol...it is a good trick lol Another good movie that can let you cry without anyone realizing your upset is the Notebook lol

I saw more people in love today and I didn't like them lol...I only like them when I am with my fiance and can be in love together hehehe

I love this little sappy cheesy club you ladies started....it is great

Ohhh BBreslin that one actually made me "awww" out loud.  That IS a movie moment!  Are you in the process of getting a visa or just checking it out so you know what to do when the time comes?

Unfortunately, I met my boyfriend two years ago now, and still need to stay stateside for another 2½ to 3 years to finish up uni and get the visa thing straightened out...

We figured out on the last drive to the airport when I was leaving at the end of the summer that we only have 5 to 7 more airport goodbyes until I'm there permanently. Little things to look forward to... haha

I am the biggest sap at the airport goodbyes...but I have one hint...dark sunglasses that way when you have to do the lonely walk back to your car or the long walk to the plane by yourself you can hide your eyes...your red, puffy, swollen eyes...lol

I am like you Karma I am getting married next year here in Pennsylvania but then going to be living in the UK...sometimes the only thing that gets me thru is these sappy movies...I love PS I love you and I just bought the cd....I watch PS I love you when I am upset because my fiance isn't here or we have had an argument and I need an excuse to cry without my family realizing anything is wrong lol...it is a good trick lol Another good movie that can let you cry without anyone realizing your upset is the Notebook lol

I saw more people in love today and I didn't like them lol...I only like them when I am with my fiance and can be in love together hehehe

I love this little sappy cheesy club you ladies started....it is great

I always wore giant, dark sunglasses when going to the airport... 

For some reason, I watched Bridget Jones' Diary every time he left.  Not sure why, maybe for the accents, or just that it made me smile, or the happy ending, I guess.  Too many sappy movies only bummed me out more when I was doing my best to stay positive... though once I made the mistake of watching The Notebook for the first time, and I called him at 5 am crying my eyes out... LOL...

The Notebook is a dangerous movie on your own..lol

I rewatch Bridget Jones 1 and 2 after my fiance leaves after a visit...I think it is cause Colin Firth reminds me of my fiance...but you are right a happy ending as masochistic as it sounds at the time you are missing someone ...does usually help...

BBreslin that is a good way to see it that you only have 7 or so more visits before you are together permanently...you have to have a positive outlook...because the LDR thing is the hardest but in the end well worth it...and just think you don't just take normal vacations ...you take exotic holidays to England lol

Hello Karma - welcome to our pathetic little group   Stupid real life for stopping us from creating our own movie moments!!  The movie girls never have to worry about money or jobs or anything. Hmph!

I told my BF that he is going to be sucked into my Christmas Eve tradition of watching Love Actually, and he reluctantly said ok, but then I realized that my DVD will not work on his DVD player. So now he happily thinks hes off the hook. Wait until I find a UK version of the movie and surprise him on Christmas Eve!

Jep - I am totally going to do the sunglasses trick when I leave after Christmas.  I am going to need it!  Good pointer   I also love watching sad movies so your family doesnt know you are crying for any other reason than the movie. My mom actually called me a week or so ago in the midst of me sobbing randomly and I lied and said I was watching The dreaded Notebook!! These LDRs make us smart and sneaky, dont they?

I have to share the cutest thing that my BF did last night - hes usually not very sappy or romantic, but he occasionally has his moments... He and his neighbors/friends have a Sunday dinner each week and take turns cooking. It was his turn last night and he called me after the dinner and told me to check my email.  In my email was a picture of him and the neighbors sitting around the table waving to the camera!  Apparently he made an extra huge meal and made a comment about how the only thing missing was me, so they took a pic to show I was being thought of.  How adorable is that?? I've been stupidly smiling to myself ever since!

Awww mirrajay! That's a sweet story!! He sounds like a keeper.

That is pretty flippin' cute, mirrajay.

mirrajay that is soo sweet... you are soo very lucky...

you def have to watch Love Actually on Christmas Eve it is a tradition...and just tell your bf that he is lucky that your tradition isn't to watch PS I love you or the Notebook lol....he is getting off easy


so even though we are all sappy and cheesy we are all pretty lucky I think...pretty lucky that we have found someone or found each other here on this thread 

That was easy - you can order a region 2 version of Love Actually from Amazon.com. Woo!  I think I'll wrap it and tell him its the one present he gets to open on Christmas Eve.

Aww I agree JEP and now we've got to fine gottagettolondon a Brit hubby so she can move over more easily!

That was easy - you can order a region 2 version of Love Actually from Amazon.com. Woo!  I think I'll wrap it and tell him its the one present he gets to open on Christmas Eve.

Aww I agree JEP and now we've got to fine gottagettolondon a Brit hubby so she can move over more easily!

Hehe! Thanks!

And sneaky sneaky on the movie present!!!