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Love story: spirit of discovery

Jani and Louis Guzy, married in Guelph, Ontario on Oct. 12, 1984. Occupations: Jani is an artist. She has a work at Buckland Southerst in Dundarave. Her body of work over the past 10 years can be seen on her blog, janipaintings. blogspot.com.

Jani and Louis Guzy, married in Guelph, Ontario on Oct. 12, 1984.

Occupations:

Jani is an artist. She has a work at Buckland Southerst in Dundarave. Her body of work over the past 10 years can be seen on her blog, janipaintings. blogspot.com. Louis is a Realtor with Macdonald Realty in West Vancouver.

How did you meet?

We met in Toronto, where friends had invited each of us for dinner (we were unaware of the matchmaking). We sat after dinner in their living room, until long after they had gone to bed, and talked and talked until the moon disappeared and the sun rose. It was the beginning of our courtship.

We married a year later, on Oct. 12, 1984 in the living room of a wonderful 1850s stone house that we had just purchased in Guelph, Ontario. Just a few friends attended - those that introduced us were our "bests" - Jani's daughter Kara (who shared our vows) and Louis' mother.

We honeymooned in Italy; it was the beginning of our Italian love affair.

How do you like to spend time together?

We spend our time together hiking, biking, traveling, playing bridge (a new passion). We love sitting with a glass of wine just talking to each other, or silently reading. We enjoy cooking together . . . we love to eat.

What is your secret for lasting love?

Our secret to 27 years is our mutual love of art and design, architecture, colour. We share a spirit of discovery. We are so ready, as we have just done over the last 10 years, to pack up at any time and seek a new adventure. Our balance is the differences in our characters. We complement each other. We bring different perspectives to a discussion or a decision. We respect each other's needs. We are normal . . . we do fight. We do love each other.

What are your plans for Valentine's Day?

We will celebrate Valentine's Eve and Louis' birthday at our favourite French bistro, La Regalade in West Van.