Louise Rafkin
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For Two College Students, Finally a Place (and a Person) to Call Home
Yolka Gessen and Mohamad Eisa were nearly introduced by journalist Masha Gessen, who is the bride’s parent. But they found each other first.
Without Knowing It, Opening the Door to Romance
Jobina Fortson and Bradley Evans met when he knocked on her dorm-room door at Howard University looking to use her printer. Eleven years later, they...
Some 42,934 Steps on the Road to Love
It took Andrew Hughes, a professional mountain climber, two dates to win over Lauren Beard. But it took him two months to deliver his proposal.
Friends for Decades, They Became Life Partners After Loss
Dottie Zoller and Steve Epstein had known one another, and each other’s families, for years when their longtime spouses died. In grieving together they became...
The Cat’s Approval Was a Good Start
After nearly two decades together, Stuart Rembaum and Jim Post finally agreed to marry — but not before Mr. Rembaum’s cat “sanctioned the relationship” by...
Divorce is Hard. Here’s How You Can Help Those Going Through One.
From grand gestures to small acts of kindness, there are several ways to show your support.
In Lockdown, a Long-Distance Romance Grew Stronger
Maheisha Adams and Meerim Ilyas met at a conference in Ukraine in 2019, and solidified their bond a year later while quarantining together in Washington.
Life as a Pair Began at His Table for One
Sandra Sidi had given up on love by the time she walked into a Texas restaurant and caught the eye of Ron Welch, who invited...
He Had Him at ‘Howdy’
Will Jardell and James Wallington met in 2014 during auditions for “America’s Next Top Model.” Four years later, both competed on “Amazing Race,” and won.
After a Painful Split, a Functioning Family
Rebecca and Drew Kuntz say they have had a healthier relationship since their five-year marriage ended.