Brenda, 32: I never saw myself doing this. I never thought of myself being out in the dating scene with three kids. After nine years of marriage I became a widow. I lost my husband and 5-year-old son in a boating accident. I had no immediate family in my area. I wanted to get myself distracted and make friends. It was more of a support system than dating, just to meet people.

I live near Sarasota but I decided to try my old zip code from Fort Lauderdale to see if I could make new friends, because my parents live there. Then I found Dwaine. 185 miles apart! His photo was one of the first attractions. He seemed like a laid-back, easygoing guy. I sent him an email, told him I went to Fort Lauderdale often. For one week, we texted and emailed. Then, we exchanged phone numbers. Three weeks later, we met.

First date: Dating was all new to me, I wasn't sure how to behave. I thought, just be me, this is who I am. I wore jeans and no makeup -- this is how I'm going to be most of the time. We met at the clubhouse at his apartment complex. He was the same person I spoke with on the phone. I could tell he was for real, not trying to impress me. He listened to me. It was like I had known him for years, I felt comfortable.

He's easy with children. That was important to me. I have three kids, he has one. I was going to Fort Lauderdale every weekend, or he came up. We introduced the children two weeks after meeting. They clicked instantly. All four of them get along fine. Eight months later, we moved in together. Quicker than I thought! We just want to be a big family.

We married about one year after dating online. I said let's go to Vegas, it's going to be my last time getting married! Just the two of us went, and the family and children watched the ceremony live online. Then we came home and had a reception with our friends and families.

I gave Dwaine a gift to complete his dream. Dwaine was adopted by his stepfather and had lost touch with his biological father. I located his father with the help of his mother and invited him to our reception in Florida to surprise Dwaine. Everyone kept the secret. When they met, they were hugging and crying; it was very emotional.

I never thought I'd fall in love again. Dwaine has been a blessing to me and the kids. He's been a strong base to keep us together. He makes us laugh and smile. I feel positive again about life.

Dwaine, 39: I received an email from Brenda at a time when I was going to take a break from dating. She had no photo and not much information in her profile. I said, it's only fair if I see a photo of you. Once I saw her picture, I was immediately attracted to her.

Actually she was the opposite of what I was looking for! I was looking for someone who lived locally, was closer to my age, and taller. She said, "I know I'm not exactly what you're looking for," but talking to her, I was intrigued. We had a lot in common. We both love the outdoors, spending time with kids and family, working on the house. I was looking for someone who is their own person.

It was a good three or four months when we realized we didn't want to be without each other. I never expected I'd be driving 2 1/2 hours away to see someone. If she wasn't driving here, I was driving up there. I proposed to Brenda on Christmas Eve at my friend's house. We were playing charades, guys vs. girls. I acted it out: "Will you marry me?" I knelt down in front of her with a ring and said it again. She was in a daze, she thought it was part of the game.

I had spoken with my biological father but had never met him. Two days before our reception, I went out to meet Brenda in the car. I saw a gentleman on the passenger side, I waved and whispered in her ear, "Who's that?" She said, "Your father." I had no words. We immediately hugged. He cried and I got a little teary-eyed. I wrote Brenda a poem and read it at the reception, thanking her. I still talk to my dad, we talk every day.

I was getting frustrated before meeting Brenda -- thinking of taking time off from dating. When I got her email I said, let me try one more time. I'm glad I did! I owe it all to Yahoo! Personals.