Seattle is for lovers: Explore a map of locals’ sentimental spots

“I by no means noticed it coming,” mentioned McGhee. “Six months later I packed up every part I owned, stop my job in Santa Barbara, moved to Seattle and moved in with him.” 

In April 1994, a 12 months and a half later, they have been married. Twenty-nine years later they’re nonetheless collectively. 

“This occurred after I least anticipated it,” mentioned McGhee. “By no means say by no means.”

McGhee and Gianelli, together with 20 different space residents, responded to a request from Crosscut for readers to share the particular Seattle spots the place they discovered love. Discover their tales on our interactive Areas of Love map, above, by clicking on the hearts. 

Listed here are a couple of highlights:

Linnea M. met their associate at Chateau St. Michelle Vineyard. The 2 have since been birds of a feather: 

“I met my associate right here for the primary time and it was love at first mallard name. After a couple of samples of the wine, we had gone on a stroll by means of the vineyard grounds. After we reached the duck pond, I supplied to indicate her my mallard name. She obtained excited and requested if my dad was a duck hunter as effectively. I performed it up and mentioned sure. I cleared my throat and yelled ‘HEY MALLARD!’ and we have been collectively ever since.”

Anita T. determined to “go regular” with their associate at Alki Seashore: 

“We had been relationship for a couple of months and visited the Alki Artwork Honest the summer time of 2006. My fellow purchased me a necklace and requested me to ‘go regular,’ a captivating factor for a person in his 50s to ask. I mentioned sure and we remained collectively. We later purchased a West Seattle home and ceaselessly visited Alki Seashore.”

Ali B. discovered their cat’s meow on the Interbay Animal Shelter: 

“Adopted the love of my life and his sister! Greatest Buddy endlessly. A loyal canine in a cat’s physique. All the time loving, even with a full stomach, wished to be near me. Folks at all times have an ulterior motive. This furry man was simply pure love. RIP”

Nathan S. shared walks at Seahurst Park with their partner and youngsters: 

“It was close to the place my now partner was dwelling and dealing. We took our youngsters with us on an unseasonably heat and sunny day. It was pretty strolling collectively as a pair having fun with the views of Puget Sound.”

And Cait M. acquired a shock go to from their boyfriend at Pier 66, with just a little assist from buddies: 

“In an elaborate setup for my long-distance boyfriend to indicate up as a shock, a bunch of buddies organized brunch right here. They have been all horrible liars, however nonetheless managed to tug off the shock.”