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A neighborhood walk introduced Nicole to Steven’s mom, who talked up her son and suggested they meet. Nicole left to study abroad in Prague not long after — but one day, she felt a tap on her shoulder, and a stranger delivered her a message.

Take it from the host of Parcast Network’s “Superstitions”: sometimes it really does seem like fate is working in your favor. Alastair and Naomi met serendipitously in Scotland, kicking off a love story full of joy, laughter, and — fittingly, for them — a little bit of drama.

Half of the podcasting power duo behind “Morbid” and “Crime Countdown,” Ash switches gears from talking murder and mayhem to open up about love. Joined by Drew, her boyfriend of three years, the couple takes us back to their “mock” first date, the breakup that helped them grow, and the Christmas surprise no one was expecting.

Alaina took a break from co-hosting “Morbid” and “Crime Countdown” to share something decidedly less, well, morbid: her love story! Joined by her husband John, the couple give props to a sister’s sixth sense, recount their meet-cute at a furniture store, and share laughs over the proposal saga that had John sitting in the hot seat.

If anyone knows about the persuasions — and pitfalls — of love, it’s the host of Parcast Network’s “Crimes of Passion.” Lanie went into her first date with Brett with eyes wide open, giving the cybersecurity pro a chance after his sense of humor won her over via a dating app. Now married for 3 years, the couple reflects on their biggest milestones… and the literal storms they’ve had to weather.

When she's not exploring mystifying murders and otherworldly events, Ashley Flowers is living her own truly surreal story... The host of “Crime Junkie” and “Supernatural” teams up with her husband Erik to dig into the realities of their love, including an unlikely reunion, a gift that said too much, and prank proposals that led to an impromptu wedding.

Can the voice of Parcast Network’s “Unexplained Mysteries” make sense of his decades-long love story? Together with Rahla, his wife of 33 years, Richard looks back on their most treasured memories — from crossing paths at The Groundlings, to the first-date test he passed, to the honeymoon outfit sewed by a limbo legend. 

When Sam met Angie at a kickball league afterparty, they hit it off immediately. They both had comedy backgrounds, and they had both been on game shows — their first date would provide the proof. Married now for 7 years, the couple opens up about the early doubts that almost derailed them, and their record-breaking wedding day.

It was supposed to be a casual meal with his family. Instead, his eyes met hers across the bar — and that was it. Now, newlyweds Jared, 29,  and Alexis, 24, share the highlight reel of their relationship: who made the first move, how hiking together barefoot helped them break the ice, and what happened when they decided to foster an 8-year-old girl. 

Endless conversations — and a little divine intervention — tipped off Henzy and Nicole that their platonic relationship was meant for something more. With four engagements behind her, and four decades of bachelorhood behind him, falling in love was unhurried and full of trust. After twenty-two years of marriage, they wouldn’t have had it any other way. 

When Alan walked into a famed L.A. bar forty years ago, he had no idea he was about to meet his future wife. But Rachel captivated him from the start. “Love at first sight” grew into an easy comfort that’s lasted decades, sweetened by memories of a much-expected proposal, and a particularly memorable picnic in Ojai. 

They met in junior high, dated when they were 16, and split after he kissed another girl. But twelve years later, she answered her phone and heard this: “Rashida. It’s Tristan. Do you forgive me?” Married now for five years, the artist couple opens up reconnecting, what the “good life” feels like, and why she’s always been his unicorn.

When Stephen proposed to Ann, it came after 31 years of marriage — epitomizing a relationship that has bucked conventions from the start. Their fondest memories are intimate, eccentric, and full of trust: acting together on stage, being married by an Elvis impersonator, and a yearly tradition involving mushrooms and jalapeños. 

After three tough years in the Navy, Roy moved to Los Angeles to reset. Cindy was engaged, but feeling “a little bit lost.” Something was missing, and she didn’t know what it was — until she met Roy. Now, over a decade later, the couple shares about the friendship that unfolded over email, their Star Trek convention first date, and the family motto they’ve passed on to their kids.

For these two Black women, living in love feels “revolutionary.” They met thanks to mutual friends, connected through deep conversation, and over time, have found freedom — and a future — in the safe haven they’ve created with each other. 

After an on-again, off-again saga (for him) and a bleak review of the LA dating scene (for her), Kristy sent Jared a “wink” online — setting off a spree of fun dates, suggestive gifts, and a party they’ll never forget. Now, with five years of shared memories, the couple talks acing the proposal, pregnancy in a pandemic, and why they always make room for David Byrne on the dance floor. 

After their first date, Anthony wasn’t sure if Sean was even into him. Did he just find a friend? But they kept dating, and soon enough, sparks grew into fireworks. Together now for eight years, the couple opens up about meeting as colleagues, braving insecurities, and a paradigm-shifting first year of marriage. 

He caught her attention while running around shirtless on a standup set. Together now for eight years, the comedy podcasting couple open up about the early days of their relationship, and how a case of mistaken pants helped bring them together. 

He was a self-described “wild man running the streets.” She was looking for some fun and a fresh start — not a soulmate. But after a dive bar date lasted 5 hours, Madilynn and Alan knew they’d found something special. Now, the pair pokes fun at his proposal, recalls their difficult and surprise-filled path to parenthood, and shares why they can’t wait for what the future holds.

What would you do if your date started rapping a Beastie Boys song in the middle of dinner? In Keith’s case, he married her. Now, the couple recounts early dating mishaps, answering probing questions from a parent, and choosing a first dance song for their decidedly un-stuffy wedding.

When you’ve spent half a century experiencing what it means to be together “till death do us part,” you learn some things — about promises, family patterns, speaking truth, and sticking it out when one person wants to leave. 

Now, ahead of their six-year wedding anniversary, David, 41, and Sam, 36, unfold the journey of their relationship, from their improv-fueled friendship to their fateful first date and a park bench proposal.

Our Love Story features real couples as they share the biggest milestones of their relationship, opening up about their highlights and hardships. Meet couples who disliked each other before falling in love… who waltz together every time they hear their song… who helped each other through their hardest times… and ultimately keep making it work, even when the odds aren’t in their favor.