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.
AMANDA & MICHELE
Brooklyn, NY
Amanda, 33, art teacher
Michele, 34, executive director of dance4life USA
Both new to Brooklyn in 2003, Amanda and Michele found themselves at the famous Park Slope gay bar Gingers with their separate groups of friends. The two hit it off immediately, and casually snuck out to grab a slice of pizza together. This January, Amanda and Michele threw a lavish wedding to celebrate their legal union, which they had finalized in June 2012. What keeps the fires burning after a 10-year partnership? Lots of communication and a bit of romance every day, says Michele. Amanda loves Michele for her ability to be bold, honest and outgoing, while Michele appreciates Amanda for her strong sense of self and her loyalty to her friends and family. For this cultured couple, they hope the future is filled with what truly matters in life. Friends and family, love and fun, Michele adds. In five years, We hope to be celebrating our five-year wedding anniversary and sending our kid off to kindergarten.
