Would their exes ruin this romance?
When “Tayza010” met “Mr. Vi,” sparks flew. But how did these profile handles and the people behind them come to be on our site? Here’s LaTayza’s recollection… “I somehow came across the interracial dating page on Facebook and was wowed by the stories, so I decided to follow the page. Later, I decided to join the international dating site.”
Was she an online dating newb? “Yes, this was my first experience with online interracial dating, and I’m happy to call it my last,” beams LaTayza.
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Vitali (“Mr. Vi”) was also new to this but thought that our site would give him better odds of meeting someone. “I decided to try it because, why not? Girls don’t talk to me in real life because I’m ugly,” he laughs. “So I gave it a shot!”
Going in, LaTayza worried this whole thing might be a waste of time. “To be honest, I wasn’t sure what to expect,” she tells us. “I pretty much thought I would only chat with a few people here and there, and never make it past that point. I was also a little skeptical I was going to meet someone in person, because the whole thing was so new to me.”
Vitali saw this as a complete “Hail Mary” play. “I wasn’t confident at all to find my love. I thought it was a joke!”
Given their trepidation, it is kind of funny that it took LaTayza just a month of membership to find Vitali. He had barely logged in, before that. “I was on the site maybe half a year, but I didn’t really use it before we started talking,” admits Vitali.
So how did that happen? “I ended up sending Vitali a Flirt,” LaTayza reports. “He responded ‘yes,’ he was interested. And it just went from there.”
Several things about Vitali sparked LaTayza’s interest. “He was good looking, for one. Haha! His profile didn’t say much, only that he was from Russia, kinda new to the country, and looking for a nice family-oriented girl. It was like a mystery I was ready to solve. I love the result.”
Vitali felt drawn to her right away. “I saw her pictures and was like ‘wow, she is hot!’ I fell in love just seeing her pictures.”
They didn’t want to rely entirely on lenses and screens, of course. “After Skyping every single day, I’m pretty sure both of us grew tired of just seeing each other via video — well, at least I was,” laughs LaTayza. “When we talked, he actually put effort into his conversations. Later we joked about driving and meeting each other halfway, but ended up doing it one day as a spur-of-the moment kind of thing. The night before I asked him and he said yes.”
Vitali nods emphatically. “I loved everything about her. I knew I was ready.” LaTayza remembers the excited rush that preceded their meeting. “We both got ready within hours and drove a little over five hours,” she says. Vitali jumps in there to add, “I drove to Pennsylvania from New York and she from Indiana. It was such a long drive, and I was on a motorcycle.”
Before Vitali arrived, LaTayza had to get her head right. “I was soooo nervous. I arrived before him, so I anticipated the moment and had to get my nerves together before he showed up. But I thought, ‘I can’t believe I get to hug you in person!’”
Once LaTayza’s nerves were under control, their time together was very relaxing. “We met in a small town in Pennsylvania at a park, where we had a little picnic,” she says. What surprised her the most about this experience was “How kind he was. He was everything I expected, and just how he portrayed himself on Skype. His accent was heavy because he’s from Russia, but I had gotten used to it by then. And his eyes were even more gorgeous in person!”
After the success of their first date, the duo felt certain they would do this again. “I wasn’t only sure I wanted to see him again, I knew he was someone I wanted to spend my life with,” declares LaTayza.
Vitali gazes affectionately at his partner. “I enjoyed every second with you, even though I was tired and sleepy as hell.” He tells us that he didn’t have any doubts about his desire to proceed. “I knew I wanted to be with her, and that I already loved her.”
There are almost always obstacles in a couple’s path, and this case was no exception. “He kinda had a crazy ex-girlfriend, which was quite an obstacle,” LaTayza laughs. “And of course, getting used to the distance was a challenge.”
Vitali had his own view of it. “My obstacles were her ex and thinking that some guy would try to steal her from me because I wasn’t there with her,” he says, voicing a concern that many in long-distance relationships share.
But no exes or new contenders could tear these two away from each other. The sometimes-bumpy road led them to a happy destination: engagement! “He asked me on Skype, just joking to see what I would say, but when he asked in person I knew he was serious,” LaTayza informs us.
Vitali will never forget that day. “I asked her in Washington, in front of the Lincoln Memorial,” he says. “I wanted to get married then and there and just go sign some papers, have a big wedding later, but we decided to wait.”
Now that they’re betrothed to be married and this relationship is as solid as the stone of the Washington Monument, LaTayza can reflect on how her life has changed. “It’s changed my life because I feel like I don’t have to look for love any longer and go through the horrible dating process. I’m positive that this guy is gonna be by my side forever. This is only the beginning… Thanks to you guys!”
“She changed my life because she’s the girl I’ve always been waiting for. I’m a little upset it took her so long,” laughs Vitali.
We asked LaTayza if Vitali was her type, or if she had to learn to appreciate his good qualities. She ponders that before answering. “Well I don’t really have a type, except that he’d have to be somewhat attractive in my eyes, and a guy who could make me smile and laugh. He did that so constantly my cheeks would hurt from smiling so much!”
Vitali wouldn’t change anything about LaTayza. “She is exactly what I expected,” he says. “She has a beautiful smile. She’s smart, tough, kind, and takes care of herself. She makes me smile and sings for me. I love everything about her.”
Here are a few words of encouragement for singles still looking for “The One” online. “I say, never say never,” LaTayza opines. “Anything could happen! You might meet your Romeo or Prince Charming online. Don’t knock it until you try it. Going online is one of the best things that ever happened to me. There’s someone out there waiting for you, it just takes time and patience.”
For LaTayza and Vitali, their patience was rewarded.
797 responses to "Would their exes ruin this romance?"
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Alexdanielll says:Posted: 04 Apr 16That's amazing ... I wish the best for them .
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Adda1 says:Posted: 04 Apr 16Looking forward to such great experience. Am happy for them. When the right time comes, i believe the right guy will come on my way.
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Simpl3yme says:Posted: 03 Apr 16
ex,s ruined mine i was over mine he was not over his lied from the start and i forgave that was willing to work through it and then he cheated on me .
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Muffin214 says:Posted: 02 Apr 16
I think they can and will make it if they are both truly over their exes. If God put them together then let NO man put asunder!
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cessdavid says:Posted: 01 Apr 16
I love the story and am inspired the relationship will work but my advice to them is "heal the past to embrace the future "
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wtme says:Posted: 30 Mar 16
Iam expired by this story. So happy for them
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kipss says:Posted: 29 Mar 16
The further i go my inspiration to find true love continue to grow.
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Wizbex says:Posted: 21 Mar 16The best to those that succeeded , look forward to meeting my woman .
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HartFill says:Posted: 18 Mar 16Iam so happy for them all, still waiting for my love.
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vssuuuuuuums says:Posted: 24 Mar 16
U get 1 it's God's time.park steady good things is coming yo way
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Mamazee says:Posted: 14 Mar 16
Unless if you still have some unfinished business.
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sandiez says:Posted: 12 Mar 16Patience pays, wish them all the best in their journey
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FromeO says:Posted: 12 Apr 16
Why wait I'm here lets make are own story.Im ready to fall deep head over heals in love
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dinny5 says:Posted: 12 Mar 16Um so happy for them ...and still wait for my Mr ryt too
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vssuuuuuuums says:Posted: 24 Mar 16
Don rush dear.wait and c wat God has fo u
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Amdaniella says:Posted: 11 Mar 16Wow..beautiful!!! All the best to them and to all singles like me out there!!!
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cbferguson says:Posted: 06 Mar 16
I love this story. I read it over and over to get inspiration on meeting my mate someday.
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wat123 says:Posted: 04 Mar 16
Ths lovely
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110373 says:Posted: 04 Mar 16Interesting, with your experience :-)
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mabhek says:Posted: 01 Apr 16
I'm not really interested to all of these the only thing i need is some who can love' me and be honest to me
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Carolynqueen says:Posted: 24 Feb 16
Wow patience is what we all need... They deserve one another
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Brooklynman3 says:Posted: 23 Feb 16No only thing they can do is keep God in Between their relationship they will be just fine and keep the faith.
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searchn4him1 says:Posted: 18 Feb 16Hope to have a success story like this .congrats you two
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JS_Toronto says:Posted: 15 Feb 16Great to see all the Success!
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rozziet says:Posted: 01 Feb 16
True love can overcome any obstacles...wish i can have my fairy tale...!!!
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Pooka1 says:Posted: 30 Jan 16This is a definition of a wonderful love story, and an example for hope. I wish them all the best that their lives together have to offer.
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aracelie says:Posted: 30 Jan 16
Very nice story...thats the meanibg of true love...an unconditional love
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