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    5 Women Share "How I Knew He Was 'The One'"

    By | Love + Sex – Tue, Mar 15, 2011 6:11 PM EDT

    Real women shared their love stories with us and told us the little things their husbands do that make them feel special. Find out how why they know their husband is the one for them, then check out all 25 candidates and cast you vote for America's Hottest Husband here.


    Herb Vadney, 44

    Hometown: Monroe, GA
    Profession: Senior systems analyst/programmer
    Family: Married 24 years. Father to Kellen, 16, and Sydney, 13

    "Herb fills up my gas tank every week and opens doors for me. When I was going to night school, he would leave love notes under my car's windshield wipers while I was in class. He still surprises me with his kindness and love."

    -Jackie Vadney, 44

    Find out how Herb and Jackie met.



    Ian Goicochea, 26

    Hometown: Los Angeles
    Profession: Mechanical engineer
    Family: Married 1 year

    "We planned every single [part of our wedding] together - from decorating the cupcakes to making party favors. He wanted to be a part of it all."

    -Eva Goicochea, 28

    Read about the couple's shared interest.


    Jon Allard, 48

    Hometown: Medford, OR
    Profession: Pilot for Alaska Airlines
    Family: Married 6 years. Father to Lexi, 4, and Crew, 2

    "He sends me romantic cards in the mail, packs my lunch for work, and even helps me color my hair."

    -Kristina Allard, 39

    Find out how this pilot proposed!

    Jose Feliciano III, 40

    Hometown: Kissimmee, FL
    Profession: Police officer
    Family: Married 18 years. Father to Andrew, 21, Cassondra, 18, and Jose IV, 11

    When Doris told Jose not to get her an expensive birthday gift, he surprised her by painting her a birthday card, giving her a coupon for a body massage (from him, of course), and placing signs that said "Happy Birthday Doris" all over their neighborhood.

    -Doris Feliciano, 41

    See how Jose wooed Doris.



    Josh Elet, 28

    Hometown: Ozark, MO
    Profession: National Guard officer
    Family: Married 5 years. Father to Elaina, 1

    "When I was studying for my real estate license, I failed the first time, but he pushed me to keep studying. I was so happy when I passed. Josh never stopped believing in me."

    -Lacy Elet, 27

    Distance actually made this couple stronger!


    Voting ends on March 18th, so be sure to tell us who your favorite husband is!

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