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A couple’s first kiss is memorable, but for Alissa and James Cowan, theirs was unforgettable. They met at a church conference in Redmond — James was setting up the stage lighting when he saw Alissa’s silhouette. Tripping over cables in his scramble to find out who she was, he tracked her down and they exchanged information. Several phone calls and emails later, James made the trip from Sisters to Las Vegas to visit Alissa for a week. Their first dates included dancing by... Full story
Erin had just moved to Santa Barbara and was looking for a personal trainer position when she met Doug, a local gym owner. They went their separate ways, but two years later their paths crossed again, and Erin started as a trainer at Doug’s gym. A great working relationship led to spending more time together even outside the gym. It was during an outing to a soccer game, enveloped in the roar of the cheering crowd, that they realized there was something there. They couldn’t deny the attraction they felt for each other and... Full story
Heather was amid some major life transitions. New job, new city, recently single, and while riding the tide of new experiences, she signed up for Match.com. This was her first attempt at online dating and she wasn’t sure what to expect. When using a dating app, she recommends being honest and authentic: “Find out who you are and what you want, then find someone who is compatible with you.” The dating site was a success. Eric reached out and within a few phone calls it “clic... Full story
“Love is the whole thing. We are only the pieces.” As the poet Rumi described, love is the culmination of its parts. A relationship is only as strong and wonderful as the individuals who together build and create it. This column is about people and their path to finding love. We will meet local couples in Sisters and discover their love story — from how they met, to navigating life’s challenges together, and their advice for maintaining a happy, loving relationship. Along the way we may discover new date night ideas... Full story