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After years of focusing on my dreams, love was the last thing on my mind. Nearing the end of medical school, though, I longed for companionship—a partner to share the life I was building. With uncertainty over where I’d match for residency, I took a leap of faith into online dating. Then I met Rob. His profile stood out—genuine, open, and full of warmth. He shared that he was Jewish; I told him I was Haitian, an immigrant working tirelessly to make my family proud. Though from different worlds, we connected instantly, as if we’d always known each other. We lived miles apart—me in Florida, him in New York—but those miles disappeared in hours of nightly conversations. The more we talked, the more I fell for him—not just his handsome face but his kindness, humor, and unwavering support. Even before meeting in person, I knew I loved him. Matching at Yale Orthopaedic meant being closer, and our first meeting was unforgettable. Joy and tears flowed as we finally held each other, our connection even stronger in person. In that moment, I knew: I wanted forever with him. Residency has been one of the hardest challenges of my life, but Rob has been my rock. Despite his demanding career as a lawyer, he finds ways to support me—cooking, visiting, making sure I’m cared for. From the start, he introduced me to his family, who welcomed me with open arms, making me feel truly at home. Every day, I love him more. What began as a leap of faith has become the greatest journey of love, partnership, and unwavering support. I can’t wait to call him my husband and spend my life making him as happy as he makes me.

After meeting Barbara, I reflected on an old saying: Only an honest man has the luxury of a poor memory. If that’s true, I must confess—I’ve never been much of an actor. My memory isn’t sharp enough for falsehoods, and my heart has never been wired to pretend. With Barbara, honesty wasn’t just about telling the truth—it was about being wholly, unapologetically myself. From our first conversation, I knew I could trust her with every part of me. She made honesty effortless, not because she demanded it, but because she invited it. I wasn’t expecting much from online dating. Then I saw her profile—radiant, strong, captivating. She spoke passionately about her dreams, her journey from Haiti to medicine, and her love for family. I wanted to know everything about her. Though miles apart, we built a bridge with our words, talking for hours each night. She became the best part of my day—her laugh, kindness, and wisdom drawing me in. Before we met in person, I was already in love. The day we finally met felt like coming home. Holding her, I knew she was the woman I wanted to spend my life with. Loving Barbara has been my greatest honor. She is strong yet tender, ambitious yet grounded, independent yet deeply loving. Even in the chaos of residency, she makes time for us, showing me what it means to love selflessly. From the start, she embraced my Jewish heritage as I embraced her Haitian roots. My family welcomed her, and I’ve watched her love enrich their lives as it has mine. She makes the impossible feel possible, the ordinary extraordinary. Barbara, you are my partner, my confidant, my home. Loving you is the most natural thing I’ve ever done, and I can’t wait for forever.