I matched with a guy on a dating site this week and really hit it off with him, but he looked extremely familiar and I couldn’t put my finger on it. It didn’t take long for us to figure out that we grew up in the same small hometown. I asked my childhood bestie about it, and she immediately recognized him - He grew up four houses down from me and we played together as kids!

He’s a super wholesome guy - A kindergarten teacher, recently moved back to our hometown to take care of his grandma with dementia, rescued an aging dog. Extremely romantic and kind person.

The kicker? He doesn’t recognize me because I changed my name when I transitioned, so he has no idea that we were childhood friends.

We have a date tomorrow and I’m crossing my fingers that it goes well!

I’m gushing over how cute this whole situation is. Figured y’all could use some positivity this week. ❤️

  • mindbleach@sh.itjust.works
    10·
    1 month ago

    I don’t think there’s a brand-name Hallmark movie with this particular twist, but I guaranfuckingtee you there’s an anime.

    Do you have a before-times anecdote picked out to completely blow his mind at some point in the future? Something only the two of you could know, to watch the gears turn in his head?

    • KitOP
      9·
      1 month ago

      I’ve been racking my brain trying to think of a moment like that, but it was over 30 years ago so I only have fleeting memories.

  • Ketram
    6·
    1 month ago

    Goddamn this is beyond wholesome. Hope it goes amazing OP! keep us updated ☺️

    • KitOP
      5·
      1 month ago

      Update: We met and sadly I didn’t feel much of a connection. He seemed masc when we spoke on the phone but he’s incredibly fem irl, and that just doesn’t do it for me. We had a fun day, though, so I’m thankful to rekindle a childhood friendship.