Romance has this uncanny way of sparking where you least expect it. One night, Shanae Simpson was out at the club when she caught sight of a guy in the corner with his friends. The man of the moment, Dane Smith, had already noticed her radiant beauty the moment she walked in and was immediately fascinated.
Drawn to his unwavering gaze, she was equally intrigued, giving her number at the end of the night. This impulsive exchange started the chapter of their happily ever after. Despite their passionate initial encounter, the two didn’t go on their first date until over a decade later.
“Our first date was in 2021, a whopping 12 years after we initially met in 2009,” Shanae told Island Wedding . “He asked me out with a refreshingly straightforward approach, saying, ‘Let’s go on a date. If you like it, we will move forward.
If you don’t, we stay friends,’” she added. Although he was nervous, he decided that this was a necessary step to take to get to know her better. “When I first met her, I was struck by her radiant smile and sparkling eyes.
She still has the most beautiful smile,” he revealed. Appreciating both his honesty and the clarity of his request, Shanae described their outing as effortless, noting that it gave great insight into their deep connection. “His directness set the tone for our open and honest communication, which has been a foundation of our relationship.
” The pair made things official the following year on June 25, 2022. The two shar.