After experiencing several "bad apples" over the course of 3+ years, I was somewhat reluctant to take another chance.
We met through an on-line dating site. She was a tad older than me and that normally would have disqualified her as I was seeking someone 5 - 10 years younger ... but she challenged me to look "outside of the box".
So there I sat at a Starbucks, waiting to meet in person this lady who sparked my interest. After all, it's not in my nature to back down from a challenge.
It didn't take long for me to realize I'd finally found that one good apple!
Happy "meeting you" Anniversary to my wife Nina!