Brian came to CatholicMatch with a very cautious approach—indeed, cautious might even be overstating his optimism.
“I am shy when it comes to meeting women,” he candidly told CatholicMatch. “The thought of meeting someone online was unnerving because I had heard of scams and experienced them.”
Even though he didn’t expect a lot, the 49-year-old from southeast Florida still went ahead, doing some local searches and hoping for the best.
A low-key approach fit where he was taking his life anyway. He’d overcome struggles with depression and was a recovering alcoholic.
Andrea's gentleness, kindness and honesty told Brian she was special.
Brian found his joy in the process of rebuilding his life, and a simple spiritual approach to living. He kept himself in good shape, running marathons and volunteering with a local Catholic outreach group.
Dating after twenty years provided uncertainty, but he was willing to make a go of it—so long as a mature woman was in the picture.
That commitment to a relationship that had real depth was something that persuaded Brian that CatholicMatch might be worth a try. “I tried other sites, but it seemed more casual-oriented,” he recalled.
After Brian’s online searches in Florida didn’t produce a connection, he took a shot at some other southern states. When he tried Tennessee, Andrea popped up.
Brian and Andrea courted for two years, and were married earlier this month.
