'EVEN LOCKDOWN FELT LIKE A MAGICAL TIME WITH GARRY'
Alison Watson, 59, lives with her two grown-up children and husband Garry in Hertfordshire.
Aged 56, I was happy with my life. For the first time in years I was on my own, with great female friends, and finally getting to do some travelling. I'd split from my children's father while they were young and, despite working as a flight attendant for over 30 years, family holidays had been in the UK as money was tight, so I still had an urge to travel.
With my son and daughter both in their 20s, I decided it was time for me and, encouraged by friends, I tried an online dating app.
Instant attraction
From the very first texts I could see Garry was a kind man. He was also sharp and funny, and we shared a love of food and culture. After a week I suggested we meet. I insisted our first 'date' was just a coffee, so I had a potential escape route. Ten hours later, after lunch, dinner, drinks and a few long walks, we said goodbye. Five days later we met again, and just talked and talked - I knew then he was the one for me.
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