[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Garen[/name_m] “ [name_f]Garry[/name_f] “ [name_m]Hennil[/name_m] Jorović (26) is Irin’s older brother, big enthusiast on the matchmaking. He loves Yugoslavia and Slavic mythology. He’s only had one prior success before his 20s, and by “success”, he means it actually worked out for a few months and not a few days…or even less. [name_f]Garry[/name_f] is convinced that if [name_m]Chas[/name_m] were to pursue [name_f]Daria[/name_f] R., that he shouldn’t go to [name_f]Daria[/name_f] M. if it doesn’t work out. In fact, he jokes that wouldn’t work out
ever[name_f][/name_f], even if there wears considerable time between the two. [name_f]Garry[/name_f] doesn’t say this in front of anyone except Irin though, and she knows why. [name_f]Garry[/name_f] actually dated someone before who had an ex with the same name as [name_f]Garry[/name_f], though spelled differently and not used as a nickname. It was really awkward, and the relationship didn’t last because of these comparisons to the ex. Garry’s now has a personal dealbreaker never to date someone who has the same name as an ex, though it comes off a little petty – he just doesn’t need their weirdness. He’s changed greatly from the days he first wanted to matchmake – back then, he would have dated the same-named ex
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[name_f]Garry[/name_f] is an [name_m]Aries[/name_m], which he’s enjoying [name_m]Aries[/name_m] season, even though he had to get that push by Irin. He’s not a huge astrologer and still makes fun of it, though there’s something Irin is a beast at that he hates to admit. Irin is very good[name_f][/name_f] at getting [name_f]Garry[/name_f] to like stuff. There was this show Irin liked that [name_f]Garry[/name_f] didn’t get the hype on, but after watching it with her; it became an addictive binge watch session for both of them. Irin’s roommate 100% knows this and finds it brilliant. Garry’s own special skill is his ability to distract people, not by mad skills or flirtatious charm, but more by getting into a natural conversation. He helped distract a brother of two people he wanted to match together by asking, “Hey don’t I know you? I recognise your lacrosse jersey, you play lacrosse? I swear I’ve seen you around town last week.” The brother stated, “Oh yeah I play lacrosse. You seen me before?” [name_f]Garry[/name_f] did a great job acting like he did despite not knowing lacrosse at all, or that brother at all. [name_f]Garry[/name_f] is admittedly a little weird, working at a store for action figure and collector’s memorabilia. He works alongside his best friend, though they’re strictly friends, and his friend has been engaged for nearly a year. [name_f]Garry[/name_f] knew this friend since they were 13 and his friend admitted he made a shrine for a fictional character he used to have a crush on – something he denied not too long after, but now laughs and jokes about. [name_f]Garry[/name_f] genuinely loves his mother’s designs in memorial gardens, finding them touching and beautiful.
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Garwyn " Garry " Conrad Newerth (26) is the guy Garry Jorović found himself compared to by his ex, who was close friends with Garry Newerths’ former long term girlfriend. This wouldn’t have surprised Garry if he had been in the vicinity at the time. He’ll admit things between him and his former girlfriend were pretty intense, with them having had designs on a serious future together. Garry admits that if he’d been told things wouldn’t pan out at the time, he would’ve laughed at the suggestion: the relationship seemed so secure.
It was a classic case of plans not aligning that led to Garry and his ex splitting up. He had plans on moving away and exploring his career prospects, while his ex wanted them to settle into a more domestic life where they lived at the time. Garry did want that with her, but the time didn’t feel at all right. Although his feelings were strong, making such a serious commitment intimidated even Garry, who’s a self-aware hopeless romantic at his heart.
Growing up with parents who have such a strong marriage is what Garry wanted. Through school he didn’t talk much about it - as boys with those aspirations got mocked pretty relentlessly - but his mom and dad themselves knew this. As an only child, Garry confided in them before he felt confident enough to speak to his friends, although he regrets it now, thanks to their understanding and support.
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Warning for aforementioned toxic masculinity.
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[name_m]Cadoc[/name_m] “ [name_m]Doc[/name_m] “ [name_m]Tanwyn[/name_m] [McLeod] Newerth (58) is Garry’s father, who likes to be looked up to, but it isn’t something he demands. [name_m]Doc[/name_m] tends to be the type of guy who will get disappointed, but not use that to blame people. It’s not a good feeling when he’s disappointed, as [name_m]Garry[/name_m] knows himself, and it can make people worry if they did something wrong, even though [name_m]Doc[/name_m] doesn’t try to give that vibe. He was admittedly disappointed in how toxic masculinity pressured [name_m]Garry[/name_m] N., but knows it’s not his fault. It could be worse, his son could have been equally toxic, but he’s better than that. [name_m]Doc[/name_m] isn’t really the best at handling remarks that come out wrong. Such as when a new co-worker of his at the bank stated how happy he was not to be in a judgemental environment…and he and other co-workers pointed out this guy judges people all the time and he’s part of the problem. [name_m]Doc[/name_m] is aware [name_m]Garry[/name_m] J. is not romantically interested in his son’s ex, because [name_m]Garry[/name_m] Jorović is openly gay and was still in the process of discovering this when he dated her. He jokes the awkwardness in the shared name was a blessing-in-disguise for the other [name_m]Garry[/name_m] to find out who he was…besides the fact that he’s another [name_m]Garry[/name_m].
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[name_m]Doc[/name_m] admittedly loved when his son and his ex were so close. Admittedly he find her to be the best partner his son could have, not perfect, but the Newerths never really liked perfect. He didn’t really force [name_m]Garry[/name_m] to feel like he had to make a bunch of big life decisions, especially since he didn’t want to hurt this good relationship. [name_m]Doc[/name_m] feels a lot of the reason why his wife and him did so well was because of their privacy in their relationship to allow it to grow. [name_m]Doc[/name_m] is also close with his niece [name_f]Sloane[/name_f] and her own life accomplishments alongside Sloane’s brother, who uses cochlear implants. He feels this has made him a more accepting but far less nosey person in his family’s life. [name_m]Doc[/name_m] and [name_m]Garry[/name_m] have bonded more since [name_m]Doc[/name_m] has realised the importance of being a good male figure, especially when [name_m]Garry[/name_m] feels less accepted for his non-toxic ways. Secretly [name_m]Doc[/name_m] hoped [name_m]Garry[/name_m] could find happiness and reconcile with his ex in some way. But at the very least, find some great friends who don’t support toxic ideologies.
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Sloane[name_f][/name_f] was created by @MissMorland[name_f][/name_f].
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[name_f]Moira[/name_f] " [name_m]Muir[/name_m] " [name_f]Siobhan[/name_f] [name_m]Buxton[/name_m] (26) is Garry’s ex, who knew [name_m]Doc[/name_m] fairly well during the time she was dating his son. Change is something [name_m]Muir[/name_m] has never liked and she’s not in denial about that. She only moved house once growing up but absolutely hated things, even more perhaps because her younger sister took so well to it, making her feel foolish. There’s never been a grudge held about this, but [name_m]Muir[/name_m] does lament sometimes about how she reacts to such propositions.
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The way everything ended with [name_m]Garry[/name_m] N does bother her because of this, however it’s not a scenario where [name_m]Muir[/name_m] is going to try and get back with him. It feels way too embarrassing, never mind what his parents might think of her returning to his life. She does feel genuine guilt at the idea of making things harder on [name_m]Garry[/name_m], and this is why keeping some distance feels the right thing to her.
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[name_m]Muir[/name_m] also knows [name_m]Garry[/name_m] J’s ex, but they’re not planning some elaborate revenge [thankfully, as both the Garrys’ would understandably say]. They’ve actually worked together for several years, and still are colleagues. This is where the comparative talk started, as [name_m]Muir[/name_m] and he would talk relationships, leading to [name_m]Garry[/name_m] Js’ former boyfriend going on about [name_m]Muir[/name_m] and [name_m]Garry[/name_m] N. The fact her colleague/friend dated two guys with the same name still does feel prettt strange to [name_m]Muir[/name_m], not that she’s voiced this as it could be hurtful. Instead she’s trying to convince her colleague to focus more on what makes him happy, like how [name_m]Muir[/name_m] has devoted herself properly to birdwatching.
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Warning for aforementioned death of a parent.
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[name_f]Duana[/name_f] “ [name_f]Dua[/name_f] “ [name_f]Aithne[/name_f] [name_m]Buxton[/name_m] (23) is Muir’s younger sister who admittedly can be a bit too hyped. She was excited for [name_m]Muir[/name_m] first dating [name_m]Garry[/name_m] N, though she now knows it wasn’t meant to be. [name_f]Dua[/name_f] hopes they forgive each other at least, though she doesn’t see them necessarily reconciling in the way the Newerth parents see. [name_m]Muir[/name_m] and Dua’s parents are strongly together as well, but not as long as [name_m]Doc[/name_m] and his wife, plus the [name_m]Buxton[/name_m] parents are not romantics. As for Dua’s own love life, she likes being single and she’s helped [name_m]Muir[/name_m] enjoy single life too. Though [name_f]Dua[/name_f] did have to understand that [name_m]Muir[/name_m] is not as “embracing” with being single as [name_f]Dua[/name_f] is. They have much different stories on that, plus [name_f]Dua[/name_f] herself wouldn’t have wanted people to assume she and her BFF are a couple. Both [name_f]Dua[/name_f] and her BFF are lesbian women themselves, super close friendship, but they are not a couple and aren’t attracted to each other that way. Which annoys them when anyone assumes otherwise or asks why they wouldn’t be. Their friendship is very happy and while they don’t live together, they still enjoy having “adult sleepovers”.
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[name_f]Dua[/name_f] feels Muir’s colleague is a cool person and that she’s grateful [name_m]Muir[/name_m] and her colleague don’t get nearly as many questions about why they’re[name_f][/name_f] not in a relationship. Muir’s colleague is pretty similar to Dua’s BFF in terms of how they try to make themselves happy, so it’s no surprise people with those temperaments would be friends with a [name_m]Buxton[/name_m]. [name_f]Dua[/name_f] herself works at a coffee & tea lounge, though she’s honestly more of the tea person while Muir’s friend tends to prefer getting coffee. Interestingly, [name_m]John[/name_m] [name_m]Cameron[/name_m] [name_m]Jones[/name_m] [name_m]Jr[/name_m]. used to be a co-worker of Dua’s when he was piling on jobs to support the family. [name_f]Dua[/name_f] was an acquaintance of [name_m]Johnny[/name_m], though she didn’t know why he left until learning about [name_f]Janna[/name_f] and how things have changed for the [name_m]Jones[/name_m] family. [name_f]Dua[/name_f] feels absolutely horrible and she too wants to tell him that she’s sorry for his loss, since he didn’t seem to her like the type to open up about that. Given her nature in embracing change, she knows [name_m]John[/name_m] is happier now that he’s in college and she’s delighted by that. She’s learned from her parents and sister to give him space, since they were more acquaintances than anything else, and she’s notably bad and awkward with what to say about sad topics. [name_f]Dua[/name_f] is often doing the right thing, though she knows her words don’t always make the best comfort, though people know she’s trying. She doesn’t overstep with Muir’s friend, but he seems alright with her and that’s what matters in terms of her acquaint with him as well.
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John[name_f][/name_f] was created by @CrocMama[name_f][/name_f].
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Janna[name_f][/name_f] was created by @kitkatcookie[name_f][/name_f].
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