Sharmeen&Noman 

Sharmeen's Story

 

Noman comes from a very traditional mind set was a firm believer in arranged marriages, however I was totally the opposite! I still remember Noman's facial expression when we exchaged our first words, I asked "Is this arranged?" I knew I had put him into the most awkward situation, but It was a little too late to reverse that, and honestly I couldn't think of a better ice breaker. Guess what? it worked, and is the reason why Noman and I are together (LOL - Just kidding)! 

 

Noman and I were introduced through our parents. Little did i know that we would click instantly! We had so much in common, and with every word I exchanged in our first meeting, I kept thinking, i think i have found the the male version of myself. Noman and I had so many mutual friends from here and in pakistan. Not only that, his uncle and my dad were good friends, but still, surprisingly we had never met. However, isn't it true that there is a right time for every thing? 

 

After our first meeting, Noman and I went on a couple dates. We would talk until 5am in the morning, and time would fly when I would talk to him! I could feel the butterflies in my stomach everytime he would call. I loved how he was geniune, honest and just himself! He never pretended to be someone that he wasn't. His simplicity, his respect for my family is what made me fall in love with him. We would go through our ups and downs, however, we would still bounce back to each other. It just can't be more perfect! 

 

I couldn't have been more lucky to have found my soulmate, bestfriend- all in one, with a ribbon on it! Can't wait to spend my life with the love of my life! :) 

 

 

Noman's Story

Whenever we sit and talk about our story we always come to a conclusion that there were two of us running in parallel trying to meet each other but God was just waiting for the right time to cross our paths. Whether Sharmeen agrees or not, our marriage was "arranged to fall in love."

 

Sharmeen and I met for the first time at Micocina on Shops at Legacy through our families with an intention of looking for a potential spouse in each other. I, being the traditional guy myself was a huge believer in arranged marriages,  and why not since I have seen a ton of success stories infront of me.  Going back to the story,  our families asked us to go take a walk and chat a little, which was an awkward moment for both of us. I was ready to play my cool, however, Sharmeen being her self made sure it was awkward in the beginning by asking me "are we being arranged? " I wasn't so sure what to say to that, so I thought to myself, that's it. I don't think this is going any further, but after that little awkward beginning to the conversation, we started talking about food. It felt like I was meeting a friend I haven't seen in a decade. I was surprised about the fact that how can I have so much in common with someone and haven't met with in my two years of living in Dallas. As we continued to have our conversation, time flied, until I recieved a call from my mom, wondering where we were. Sharmeen and I went back to the restaurant and saw the bored faces of our families. I looked at my watch and realized that we talked for almost 2 hours. Being an introvert, that was an achievement for me. I knew this was different. I knew this had never happened before. 

 

Sharmeen and I started dating after that. With those late night conversations, and couple of dates, I realized that there is no difference in the way we see the world, and that I want us together.

 

Being with Sharmeen, I have learned how to be a happier person and, how to love and appreciate the people around me like never before. I must say, I'm blessed to have found such a great girl, and can't wait to make her officially mine!