Captivating Couples 2013
Long Island, NY
Tracy, 41, nurse
Kelly, 25, neurosurgery physician assistant
Before they began dating, Tracy liked to tease Kelly about the lunches she brought in to their workplace cafeteria. Tracy would pick on my food because I would always have weird things, like tofu or mushrooms. I made her Brussels sprouts one day and probably excited her, jokes Kelly. It turns out the way to the heart is indeed through the stomach. We have a 16 year age difference, but somehow are always on the same page, Kelly explains. We do not argue over nonsense; we talk kindly. We always tell each other how we feel. We show love, feel love, and give love. Her two children have become our two children and we have become a family. According to Kelly, quality time together is the medicine for a healthy relationship. Emphasis on quality. Figure out what makes your partner smile and make it happen as much as possible. Tracy says that Kelly has a way of being her grounding force when she gets anxious. While a walk down the aisle is still a ways off, we know what kind of dishes we are registering for.
They hail from all over the nation, falling head over heels for one another in many different ways. But one thing ties all of these adorable twosomes together—love.
CHRISTINE & JESSICA
Bronx, NY
Christine, 33, administrative coordinator for an ad agency
Jessica, 33, owner of mobile pet grooming salon
Although Christine and Jessica were classmates at LaGuardia Performing Arts High School (yes, the Fame school) they were barely acquainted. It was not until a chance meeting one evening, five years later, at Henrietta Hudson that their friendship began. I walked straight over to her and said, Did not you go to LaGuardia? Jessica, right? Not my best pick-up line, Christine laughs, but it worked. A year later, their friendship had blossomed into love. Jessica and Christine made it official on April 27, 2012, tying the knot in their home state of New York, which they remember as the best day of their lives. Jessica even managed to astound the admittedly difficult-to-surprise Christine with an appearance by a drag queen dressed as her idol Beyonce. While honesty and good communication contribute to their happiness, Jessica says Christins loyalty to me and us is the kicker. She shows me that anything is possible, adds Christine. In addition to their three adorable Westies , they hope to soon add to their family with the pitter-patter of the two-footed variety.
