So I am going to attempt a trip report/combo history lesson all in one. I divorced my Ukrainian wife a year ago which has been previously mentioned. After this relationship, I learned several things about others and myself. Primarily, I must not be blind, never justify something that is wrong, and always listen to my instincts. After hitting the dating market I tried the states again, but after 6 months of that I realized I was not going to find someone who shared my interests and life outlook. Around this time I opted to try out a Russian dating site and went for it. After communicating with many girls, an extremely odd and unique set of circumstances put me in touch with one very special girl.
From the first email, it was eerie how much we clicked it was an instant connection I had never felt with a woman. On top of liking the same bands, we shared film, book and study interests. I am getting my masters in history with emphasis on Russian history. One of our early conversation involved discussing our favorite Aria song because I had recently flew to Moscow to see them in concert. At any rate several months of daily phone calls and video conferencing ensued and we decided I must come to her.
I went to Nizhny Novgorod with no intention of becoming engaged even though I felt like Elena was the perfect woman for me without even meeting in person. This is not something I had ever felt before at any rate. Upon arrival, I was greeted and immediately we both felt comfortable with each other. The city is awesome and I loved it greatly. However, Elena was something I had never experienced. In fact, I can say I did not think I would ever feel this way about any woman in my life. I have always just kind of “accepted” girls as a girlfriend of previously a wife as I did not think a perfect woman for me existed. This compounded by listening to other people often forced me into bad decisions.
I met her mother and there was an instant bond as we mused of Russian literature and history. Yet within 24 hours, I felt as if I had known Elena all my life. By the end of my stay I knew she was the one and this led to a ring purchase and proposal. This moment was by far the best and most romantic moment in all my life and words will never describe the feeling as I asked and she accepted. While we engaged in many discussions regarding my possible moving to Nizhny we decided on her moving here due to my already owning property and my current work.
I guess I just write this to say that wish 10 years ago, someone would have told me that I should wait, no matter what and I would eventually find my perfect woman. For the first time in my life, there is only one woman for me and I see no change in the future. No the K-1 adventure begins. This is my second K-1, but the first where I have zero doubts or worries about my and her future. I do not like posting too detailed info on the net so i apoligize for the slightly obfucated nature of this. :-)
