Vows

When Dr. Yuvaram Reddy, who had lived in South India, and Chetan Jhaveri, who is of North Indian heritage, chose to marry, their families’ approval was crucial.

By Rosalie R. Radomsky

As backpackers who met in Australia in 2017, Ryan Hawkins wrote to Naina Rishiraj: “One day I hope we can be in the same place for a long time.” His hope came true.

By Sadiba Hasan

Malika Andrews first caught the attention of fellow N.B.A. journalist Dave McMenamin as she conducted an interview with LeBron James.

By Sadiba Hasan

When Selena Coppock, a former comedian who runs social media accounts that parody New York Times weddings, met Aaron Allietta her views on marriage became more than a punchline.

By Jenny Block

AJ Aquino met Dr. David Poon while visiting Toronto from Ireland in 2017. During the pandemic, she visited him and was turned away. And so began their efforts to help other couples reunite.

By Tammy LaGorce

Arya Singh let down her guard with Logan Mundy in a way she rarely did with others. Afterward, things became thrillingly normal.

By Kaitlin Menza

Safi Rauf, a Muslim humanitarian, was held captive by the Taliban for 105 days. Secret calls on a smuggled phone with Sammi Cannold, a Jewish Broadway director, were his lifeline.

By Sadiba Hasan

Gillian Tett was “resolutely single” until she met Henrik Jones three years ago. While on an introductory walk, she “realized he was amazing” and decided to extend the walk.

By Valeriya Safronova

Lauren Garroni and Paul Glover met through a “Sex and the City” Instagram account, and just like that, felt a spark.

By Kaitlin Menza

Joe Gorman and Matt Capbarat felt an instant spark when they met through a mutual friend. It took a harrowing climb of Denali to know this was a forever love.

By Jenny Block