Barry and Leatrice met as teenagers in 1984. According to Barry, she made quite the impression on him. Their paths wouldn't cross again for another 30 years. They lived in different parts of the country, had different life experiences, married different people and even had different philosophies about life and how to live it. He's a TRADITIONALIST and she has traditional traits. He's quiet and she's never been quiet a day in her life. He's a sports and chicken wings kinda guy and she's an arts, culture and sushi kinda girl. He's very Virgo and she's extremely Pisces. Instead of allowing their differences to define them they embraced the common ground they found in their friendship, respect for one another, shared values and the profound love between them. 3 years in and he hangs at her museum exhibition openings and she doesn't use a fork and knife to eat her chicken wings anymore. As a matter of fact they found an amazing wing spot and she might be a chicken wings kinda girl after all. LOL.

Finding love at this juncture in their lives has been a blessing. They threw convention and tradition out the window and are totally making up their own rules as they go along based on how they want to live and love in the next chapter of their lives. They know from experience that it won't always be easy, but have an expectation that it will always be worth it. They continue to be excited about embarking on this amazing journey together and are eternally grateful to their community of family and friends who stand witness to their love and hold them down as a couple. Love Wins!