My family had just moved to NJ from MI. It was my first trip to the shore. A new friend suggested getting a group to go. As it turned out no one went except me and this guy. When it was time to go, he forgot to bring his tennis shoes to wear. Off we go back to his house to get his shoes. He roomed with three other guys at the time. As we got out of the car, one of his roomies came to the door and held it open for me. While Chuck went to get his shoes, I started talking to him. It was instant attraction.
I didn't see John again for a few months, altho' we talked on the phone several times. Our "official" first date was July 3, 1983. I was barely 19, he was 26. We were married Nov. 30th, 1984, parents in May '86, May '87 and July '88. It's been quite a ride and three kids, one SIL , and, well, the mirror is playing some *tricks* on us now, I can't imagine being with anyone but John.