The moment I knew: on our second date I thought, ‘You’re kissing the man you’re going to marry’
Dating in New York City wasn’t easy for comedian Mel McGlensey. Then she fell hard for Doug
TL;DR
- The author met Douglas in New York City and felt an instant connection, even contemplating marriage on their second date.
- Douglas was offered a job in Melbourne, Australia, prompting the author to impulsively move there, initially to Sydney.
- She followed him to Melbourne, and after a period of distance and her return, they became exclusive and maintained a long-distance relationship for two years.
- The author moved back to Melbourne before the Covid lockdowns, and Douglas supported her through a difficult period.
- Douglas proposed in 2022 on the beach at Inverloch, and they are now married and living in Melbourne.