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Her birthday gift: a soulmate

Posted by Leticia, 11 May

Shannon saw online dating as a way to get to know people she wouldn’t otherwise meet.  She signed up on our site to explore those exclusive opportunities for love…

Geir sent Shannon a Flirt all the way from Norway.  He was definitely someone she wouldn’t otherwise meet, and for good reason.  Talk about your long-distance relationship!  “I was really reluctant,” Shannon admits.  “But he was so genuine and persistent that I was bowled over.”

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Despite the difficult circumstances, both singles saw the promise of something special here.  As they began communicating via Skype, Shannon and Geir started to realize that some relationships don’t need to make sense to be worth pursuing.

To put that theory to the test, they met in New York City.  Their first date happened to fall on Shannon’s birthday.  “From the moment I saw him in person, I knew it was meant to be,” Shannon declares.  “I thought he was so gorgeous!  Great smile, sweet kisser…a sweet, sweet man.”

Shannon says that the powerful magnetism between them was just the final piece of evidence that love would transcend geography in this case.  “We both just ‘knew,’” she says.  Geir’s honest nature also stood out for her.  “He’s not just a ‘talker.’  He walks the walk!”

Shannon and Geir were married on September 3, 2010.

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  1.   governorb says:
    Posted: 18 Apr 16

    No boundary could stop people in love God bless their marriage

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  2.   Timasco says:
    Posted: 05 Apr 16

    Congrats I am happy for u guys

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  3.   cherubet says:
    Posted: 03 Apr 16

    nice story God bless u

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  4.   TonWill46 says:
    Posted: 02 Apr 16

    Congratulations you guys, Happy for you both. Take care

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  5.   JuicyNYC says:
    Posted: 16 Mar 16

    Happy for you all.

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  6.   Ray367 says:
    Posted: 08 Feb 16

    Wow

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  7.   bunel says:
    Posted: 04 Jan 16

    Congrat en God bless u

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  8.   tatsky says:
    Posted: 04 Jan 16

    Nice gift. .congratulation both of you wish you both happiness good health God bless you always.

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  9.   Damvegas says:
    Posted: 24 Dec 15

    You are truly blessed can't Waite for my turn smile

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  10.   Nezasy says:
    Posted: 09 Dec 15

    Real perfect gift

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  11.   Nezasy says:
    Posted: 09 Dec 15

    Real perfect

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  12.   Reallyreal1 says:
    Posted: 05 Dec 15

    Awww... Really this is so beautiful... For someone to fly all the way to meet ... I'm keeping my fingers crossed here...

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  13.   colingie says:
    Posted: 14 Nov 15

    Nice birthday gift indeed..wish you both happiness..wish to find my soul mate soon.

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  14.   Mirandene says:
    Posted: 10 Nov 15

    So lovely, wonderful birthday. Gift

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  15.   pedia says:
    Posted: 09 Nov 15

    I'm happy for you guys that is amazing hope someday wl find my soulmate

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  16.   kris828 says:
    Posted: 29 Oct 15

    How sweet!! Hopefully I can meet my soul mate and have a chance at real love!

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  17.   thebigdon4 says:
    Posted: 22 Oct 15

    Lovely,hoping to find mine too

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  18.   12kissablle says:
    Posted: 17 Oct 15

    Wonderful story, you did well

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  19.   perfec says:
    Posted: 22 Sep 15

    thx

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  20.   Salye says:
    Posted: 10 Sep 15

    Congrat my dear friend

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  21.   Missylynn113 says:
    Posted: 27 Aug 15

    Congratulations that's such a wonderful story

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  22.   Mena2 says:
    Posted: 08 Aug 15

    More we pretend ,more we invite stress

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  23.   lebogang123 says:
    Posted: 20 Sep 14

    Congrats u both m happy for u guys

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  24.   baby0000 says:
    Posted: 11 Aug 14

    Congrats to you both!! I am so happy for you!

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  25.   Sweetnsxxe says:
    Posted: 06 Aug 14

    You guys look very good together. Good luck!

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  26.   slowlpoisan says:
    Posted: 14 Jul 14

    woow so nice

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  27.   Orchid24 says:
    Posted: 10 Apr 14

    Aaaaw!!! I love this story. <3

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  28.   priscilla92 says:
    Posted: 28 Feb 14

    i'm still searching and really inspired

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  29.   Akreazz says:
    Posted: 28 Jan 14

    Best Wishes Always, your birthday gift was a life long gift.

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  30.   patty45 says:
    Posted: 27 Dec 13

    wow awsome

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  31.   Tseko says:
    Posted: 02 Sep 13

    I am dumbfounded by your story, I wiish you the best of happiness!

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  32.   luvolious says:
    Posted: 16 Aug 13

    An inspiring story filled with hope,love does conquer all obsticules,congratulations to two people that found a love so true. A beautiful birthday gift Shannon a Soulmate to share lifes joys with

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  33.   Addington says:
    Posted: 04 Mar 13

    Good

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  34.   Cleggie says:
    Posted: 22 Nov 12

    Congrats, happy happy birthday and i wish u very best of enjoyable relationship, how i wish i could be in your shoes

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  35.   Raymou says:
    Posted: 27 Oct 12

    Happy birth day to you and wishing you success in all your plan may God bless you to blow a thousand candles.

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  36.   richelover99 says:
    Posted: 11 Sep 12

    waooooh happy day for you !! aah i which i could the one ..yes is hard but i trust GOD.i will also find my love one day

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  37.   precious456 says:
    Posted: 13 Aug 12

    GOD SMILED ON YOU BIG TIME. MAY THE BEST OF DAYS CONTINUE MOVING FORWARD. TRUE LOVE IS VERY HARD TO FIND.

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  38.   LaMichell says:
    Posted: 26 Jul 12

    So happy to hear a story like this :) Blessings to you both ;)

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  39.   Tan89 says:
    Posted: 25 Jun 12

    Im soo happy for u. I wish u all the best :*

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    • Sirmarv says:
      Posted: 24 Jul 12

      I am so happy for you.Congratulations wishing you a happy married life Cheers

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  40.   SpeckledDove says:
    Posted: 25 Apr 12

    Love can overcome so much. I hope I get to have a happy ending like this.Wishing you a happy marriage :-) God bless you both.

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  41.   babypj says:
    Posted: 27 Feb 12

    I wish u all d best together 4ever.

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  42.   dn323 says:
    Posted: 06 Dec 11

    How nice!

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  43.   taylor529 says:
    Posted: 09 Nov 11

    thats wonderful make god first in your life and it will last forever.looking good together

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  44.   betkatty says:
    Posted: 28 Oct 11

    I'm really very happy for both of you and i'm wishing you all happiness,. Congratulations

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  45.   Fancy123 says:
    Posted: 12 Oct 11

    All the best guyz.

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  46.   Kimie86 says:
    Posted: 04 Oct 11

    Congrads to you both wish you both all the luck!!!

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  47.   lightanddark says:
    Posted: 30 Aug 11

    happy for you thru the power of love god brought you 2 each other. can tell by the smile on your faces love is there hope to find my'n too

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  48.   Onyx_King says:
    Posted: 10 Aug 11

    They actually look happy together! I like the photos: on the beach somewhere then in the snow, somewhere!

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  49.   Lovin43 says:
    Posted: 08 Aug 11

    Oh, my God! The two of you Shannon and Geir - what a perfect couple! God is good all the time and all the time God is good. Wish you the best. God bless you.

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  50.   bellaluxe80 says:
    Posted: 05 Aug 11

    Blessings and love to the both of you!

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