Jenny Block
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A Handfasting Ceremony For Two … or Three (or More)
The Celtic ritual has become a popular commitment ceremony for some polyamorous couples.
A Plot Fit for a Rom-Com
When Robert Minondo met Eileen Fitzpatrick two decades ago, they became fast friends and remained that way until one New Year’s Eve.
A Courtship Fit for a Drag Queen and an ‘Emperor’
The first time Gary Allinger spotted JR Duran, in late 2007, he was immediately smitten, but it would take many more months before they would...
When Breaking the Rules Has the Best Consequences
Ingrid Retzer had a rule to neither date nor marry a fellow police officer — until she met Amelia Ragsdale almost three years ago.
A Trip (Without Arguments) That Sealed the Deal
“Everyone says that’s always a big test,” Allison Cai said of her first international vacation with Kurt Galbraith. The two were in the same social...
Their Mothers Brought Them Together. Loss Cemented Their Bond.
Charmaine Gomez and Joseph Contreras first met during a dress alteration in his parents’ kitchen. But it would be another couple of years before he...
Not Quite a Setup, But an Instant Connection Nonetheless
After Courtney Seamon and Kyle Moore’s first date they knew right away that there was something special brewing between them.
Fish and Chips (and a Kiss) Sealed the Deal
Shortly after a gay pride parade in Australia, Cherie King knew Ilka Tiedemann was meant for her: “When I know I know.”
He Sold an Xbox and a Printer to Afford Their First Date. It Paid Off.
Caroline Vazzana and David Lopes met as college students. Nine years later, they had a fashion-filled wedding befitting of a style influencer.
The Parking Lot Conversation That Solidified Their Connection
When Samantha Moray drove Lanny Grossman to his car after their first date in April 2021, he knew he had to see her again. Three...