LOVE WINS…OR LOSES: Recent Reader Submissions

A prayer whispered during wartime. A sailor thousands of miles from home. A chance meeting that defied the odds. This is the extraordinary true love story of Muriel and Don—spanning war, fate, and a lifetime of devotion. Read their unforgettable journey on Love Lies & Scandals.

Part One: How Mom and Dad’s Love Story Was Written

Part Two: The Beginning: Muriel and Don’s Love Story

Love wins…or Loses

💌 Calling All True Love Believers (And Those Who Just Have a Great Story to Tell)! 💌

At Love Lies & Scandals, we feature real-life love stories that celebrate the beauty, the humor, and sometimes, the absolute absurdity of romance. If you have a true love story to share—whether it’s heartwarming, dramatic, or scandalously sweet—we want to hear it!

🔹 What We’re Looking For:

  • A compelling, well-structured story about a real-life couple

  • Engaging details (first meetings, funny quirks, obstacles overcome)

  • A clear beginning, middle, and end (love stories don’t have to be fairy tales, but they should take us on a journey!)

  • Emotionally impactful moments (whether they’re romantic, humorous, or bittersweet)

  • A strong closing statement about the love story’s meaning or legacy

🔹 Writing Guidelines:
Be Personal & Authentic – We love stories that feel like they’re being told over coffee with a good friend.
Include Key Milestones – First dates, funny mishaps, the moment they “knew,” hardships faced together, lasting memories.
Capture the Essence of Their Love – Was it fate? Hard work? Stubbornness? All of the above?
Keep It Clear & Readable – No need for flowery prose (unless that’s your thing)—just tell a great story!

🔹 What Happens Next?
1️⃣ Once submitted, our LL&S team (and our highly skeptical in-house cynic) will review and polish your story.
2️⃣ We’ll craft a Homepage Introduction with a humorous, slightly sarcastic touch (our Cynical Romantic can’t help himself).
3️⃣ If your story is selected, we’ll feature it on our website with an SEO-optimized title, description, and categories for maximum reach.
4️⃣ We’ll design a social media campaign to share your story across Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube, using:

  • Instagram Carousel Posts (highlighting key moments)

  • Instagram & Facebook Reels (bringing your story to life in under 90 seconds)

  • A Mini-Doc Video on YouTube (for those who love a deep dive into romance)

💡 Example of a Homepage Introduction Style:

Another believer in ‘true love.’ Sigh. And not just any believer—Mary P. has gone all in on the romantic myths: soulmates, destiny, love that never ends… yuck.

And wait—did this love story include yet another yellow rose theme? What is happening to the Red Rose’s dominance in the romantic love market? This is a crisis.

Yet, despite my best efforts to remain cold and aloof, Mary P.’s story somehow managed to put a bit of ice melt on my cold, cynical heart (traitor). I tried to resist. I really did. But—ugh—I begrudgingly admit that she wrote a beautiful love story about her parents, Ken and Pat.

This is a love story you won’t want to miss. Ken and Pat’s journey is one of devotion, resilience, and—dare I say it—true love. (There, I said it. My work here is done.)

📩 Submit your love story now and let us share it with the world!

🚀 Because whether love is real or just a well-told myth, we’re here for the stories.