Friends have told me that they knew their mate was the one for them for various reasons.

“She had such a beautiful smile,” said a coworker. “He was always offering to help me out. Help me move. Pick me up from the airport,” said my college roommate. What laced me to Tommy? Although I’m sure he would have picked me up from the airport had I ever needed a lift and I do adore his smile, our love was built from the ground level up.

See, it was shoes.

Specifically, my shoes.

I’ve always possessed quite a shoe collection. I enjoy matching the perfect pair to every outfit, and I take my time to do so. While women often give me props for my fabulous footwear, most men haven’t ever seemed to take much notice. Not until Tommy.

He started out by... Read More