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I got a Facebook message in August from a random man saying my boyfriend had been cheating on me for a while with his girlfriend. He was a soldier, currently on deployment out of the country. Everyday we spoke and helped each other get through the heartbreak. As time went on, it seemed like a strange coincidence how much we had in common. From our interests, our senses of humour, our goals in life... It felt like the works of fate.

Fast forward to October and we had our first 'virtual date'. These phone calls turned into a weekly tradition, lasting sometimes five hours. Last week we had three virtual dates. We've exchanged cards, letters, gifts and postcards. We countdown daily until the day he comes home and we get to meet in person. We've even planned our first dates.

Sometimes we go through heartache to find what the world wants for us. The worst situations can bring the best people together. Fate... I will be forever grateful that you lead me away from a toxic situation and brought me happiness.