Debbie and Ron met on the SilverSingles dating app in the spring of 2024, starting with phone conversations that made it clear they shared an easy connection. As they spent more time getting to know each other, that connection deepened into a meaningful relationship. By the fall of 2025, they were married—showing that love can find you at any stage, and sometimes sooner than you expect.

How did you meet? What was your first date like?
We first connected over the phone. Our first date was lunch at a restaurant.
Describe the moment you knew it was true love.
After spending more time together, we discovered how much we had in common.
What can you tell us about the proposal?
Ron proposed on the beach in St. Lucia. He got down on one knee during dinner on the beach and asked me to marry him.
What can you tell us about the wedding?
We returned to St. Lucia for our wedding, held in an overwater, open-air chapel overlooking the ocean.
What advice would you give other SilverSingles members who are still looking for love?
Keep trying—don’t give up.

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