Good Luck Chuck

As I was snuggling next to my fiance' (yep... FIANCE') on the couch last night, I couldn't help but think of all the things that brought us to the point that we are right now. I was reminded of a story that I never thought I'd tell anyone, because I was pretty sure it would never be relevant. Boy, was I wrong.

Back in college, I dated a guy that many of you know... Because of that, I will call him "Gerry" (because I sure do love Gerard Butler... Mmm). So, Gerry and I met through mutual friends. He was a great guy... We had SO much fun together. His biggest downfall though-- He was probably the world's worst boyfriend. Seriously. I wish, like nobody's business, that we'd stayed friends instead of dating because we would probably still be friends. But hey, all things happen for a reason and otherwise, I wouldn't have this story to tell!

Gerry and I dated for a pretty short time, and we were all but serious, but I will NEVER forget the day we broke up for good... We ended things, more or less, because he said he respected me too much to cheat on me, and if we stayed together he was sure to do so. Call me crazy, but even with a complete lack of nobility, I've always respected his honesty at that very moment.

Right before he left he said to me, "Look at the bright side, all of my ex-girlfriends have married the guy they dated after me." Yeah, he sure did. WOW, my very own "Good Luck Chuck." How lucky am I? (Insert sarcasm here). I wasn't so much respecting his honesty at that point... More so, just wanting to punch him in the face.

HOWEVER, guess who I met just 6 months after Gerry walked out of my life? Yep, you guessed it... Matt Houchin. So, almost 4 years later as I am planning my wedding to the man of my dreams, I'm more than thankful that he was correct.

Thanks Gerry. For real.