BRIDE: Ameera (Age 42)
GROOM: Anthony (Age 55)
LOCATION: Los Angeles, CA
RELATIONSHIP DURATION: First date, December 31st 2021, been together approximately three years
ENGAGEMENT DATE: January 21st 2025
Ameera and Anthony first connected through Facebook—not on the dating app, but in a community forum. Ameera, after receiving numerous messages about her relationship status, posted a humorous but direct "advertisement" outlining exactly what she was looking for in a husband. Anthony responded with a clever message, treating it like a job application. Their conversations turned into phone calls, and after two weeks of talking, they met in person. Their first date was on New Year’s Eve 2022, where they shared tea, deep conversation, and a first kiss at midnight.
Ameera made it clear she wanted to be engaged before their three-year mark, emphasizing that she wasn’t willing to wait indefinitely. Anthony planned a surprise proposal during a trip to San Diego, proposing privately at the Self-Realization Fellowship Meditation Temple. They are currently discussing wedding plans.
Anthony is calm, grounded, methodical, and structured. He likes to keep things neat and organized and is thoughtful in his communication, he approaches situations with a rational and measured mindset. Ameera, on the other hand, is high-energy, passionate, and outspoken. She has ADHD, which makes her naturally spontaneous and direct, sometimes leading to friction when handling responsibilities or disagreements. Their communication and conflict resolution have been tested over time, with serious fights, particularly regarding Ameera’s public behavior and temper. Recognizing these challenges, Ameera has been actively working on managing her anger and improving communication through couples’ therapy, which Anthony initiated. At home, their differences are evident—Anthony prefers a tidy, organized space, while Ameera’s ADHD can contribute to disorganization, leading to occasional power struggles.
Ameera was previously married for less than a year, a marriage that ended due to a toxic and unhealthy dynamic. violence. Ameera has PTSD from the experience and is cautious about repeating past patterns. Anthony, on the other hand, was married for several years, but the relationship lacked intimacy and ultimately ended in divorce. Before that, he had dated someone in the adult industry, a relationship that was exciting but ultimately unhealthy. For years, he had sworn off marriage—until he met Ameera, who changed his perspective on love.
Ameera and Anthony see this as an exciting opportunity for personal growth, as well as a way to strengthen their relationship through radical honesty. Both Ameera and Anthony have let their guard down with one another, allowing themselves exposed and vulnerable. However, they’ve both been burned in past relationships and don’t want another failed marriage. This project is a way for the couple to eliminate any doubts, concerns and red-flags before they commit the rest the rest of their lives to each other, preventing history from repeating itself and ensuring that they are truly meant to be together.
Example Questions From Ameera for Anthony:
Has he ever flirted with another woman while they were together?
Has he ever lied to her about anything important?
Has he ever had the desire to cheat, either physically or emotionally?
Does he secretly wish to have a threesome?
Does he ever talk negatively about her behind her back?
Has he ever fantasized about other women or gone to dinner/lunch with one without telling her?
Is he currently on any dating sites?
Has he looked at pornography since they’ve been together, despite knowing it’s a dealbreaker for her?
Example Question for Anthony from Ameera:
Is she being upfront about what she truly wants in a relationship, or could that change in the future?
What are her true financial expectations in a marriage?
How much money does she want to make in her lifetime?
Does she ever fantasize about other men?
Has she ever had a threesome, and did she enjoy it?
Has she ever been with a woman, and did she like it?
Does she secretly want children, despite previously stating she does not?
What is her relationship with a higher power, and does spirituality play a role in her life?