After many years of dating, I was discouraged with the women I was meeting in the United States.  I decided that maybe the lady I was searching for might be somewhere else and after a year of talking with friends that had found love abroad; I decided to look into dating European ladies.  I wanted an agency that was in the United States so I could meet the owners.  I found three Russian and Ukrainian agencies that sounded interesting, with the most interesting being Marianna’s Marriage Agency.  The other two agencies would only meet me on their time during my work hours, but Cecil and Marianna were very generous on working out a time we could meet that was outside my work hours.

I meet with Cecil and Marianna in late October 2002, not knowing that this meeting would quickly change my life.   I selected eight women and they had six that they had selected for me.   They gave me great insight into each lady and discussed who they felt would be the best match for me.   I quickly sent out a letter to eight ladies and was amazed that all of them wanted to get to know me better.   All eight ladies were completely different in the letters, each having their own unique personality, but all sharing a desire to find someone to love and respect them.  While most of the American woman I dated were more interested in my appearance and if I worked out regularly in a gym, these ladies in the Ukraine are more interested in the kind of person you are.  

I was very attracted, even in the first two letters, to Halina, a very special lady who I would eventually fall in love with.  During all the writing to the ladies, Cecil and Marianna were always there to answer any questions or to talk with about any concerns.  This personal attention is what really impressed me about both of them and their true desire to help you find love.  I want to thank both of them for helping me and Halina find each other.

I decided to talk with Marianna about a trip to the Ukraine to see Halina.  Even though I knew Halina was the one I wanted to meet, Cecil convinced me to meet six of the ladies I had been writing to.  Even if you are sure about your lady, listen to Cecil.   If your lady is the one for you, meeting several ladies will only strength that attraction.

By the time my trip in February was arriving, I was getting very excited about meeting Halina and seeing her city.   I have traveled to various countries and enjoy meeting other people, trying their unique cuisine, and learning their customs.   I arrived in Lvov and Vadim and Vitaliy were waiting for me as soon as I left the customs area.   Both were very friendly and the trip to Chernovtsy didn’t seem that long as I got to know both of them.  Although all the country was covered with snow, it had a beauty and attraction all its own.

They introduced me to Natasha, a very charming lady whose B&B I would stay at.  The B&B was beautiful and I was impressed by the room I was given.  The room even had a very nice breakfast nook where every morning Natasha or her husband would bring down a large breakfast.   Each morning it was a different meal, but all were delicious.   I went to bed that night, both nervous and excited about meeting Halina the next day.

On Monday morning, Vadim and Vitaliy brought me to their office and I met Svetlana, Vadim’s wife and business partner.  All three were very helpful with the meeting of each lady.  I met each lady with a nice two hour break after the first three ladies.  Vitaliy was extremely helpful in prompting both me and the ladies whenever a silence would appear.  He knew that both of us were nervous.   After lunch, I finally met Halina for the first time.  Although each of the ladies were very nice and pleasant to talk to and I wish all of them success in finding love, the moment Halina came through the door and we look into each other eyes, I knew we would be together.

The rest of the week went by quickly as we talked to each other, sang songs to each other and danced together.  Halina is a remarkable woman, a lady of grace, wisdom, and tenderness.  

Vadim and Vitaliy were with me and Halina every day and I asked Vitaliy to spend the evening with us.  He helped to make each evening more relaxing.  He knew all the nice restaurants and all the events that we could attend.  I spent some time going to a movie with her and her son, Bogdan, and felt very privileged to watch Bogdan dance in a show at the theater.   By the middle of the week, Halina and I were talking alone with each other.  Helping each other learn words in each other language helped us become much closer to each other.

 I was a bit nervous about meeting her family, but they all made me immediately feel a part of their family.  Halina, her sister and mother had prepared many Ukrainian dishes and all were delicious, including a very special cake. 

On Valentine’s Day, I proposed to Halina and was so happy she accepted.  I am now back in California, anxiously awaiting the time she arrives and we get married.

If you are truly ready to find a very special woman to love and to be loved by and are not finding someone where you live, then I recommend you talk with Cecil and Marianna.  You will be so glad you did, for nothing is as special in life as finding your special lady.

My thanks to all the people of Marianna’s Marriage Agency for helping make a dream come true.

Dave

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