Love in Strange Places: Our 5 Best (Slash Worst) Love Stories
Love in Strange Places: Our 5 Best (Slash Worst) Love Stories
Whether it’s opening the door to a handsome Brit or reaching for the same gloves, we all dream of our own meet-cute. But life isn’t directed by Nora Ephron and sometimes romance catches us off guard.
In honor of Valentine’s Day, we wanted to share some of our favorite stories about love — the good, the weird and the unexpected. Pair with a box of conversation hearts and, of course, all the chocolate. Enjoy!
5. The Pandemic Ruined My Poly Relationship—But Saved My Marriage
Story by Sarah A. Lybrand
Sarah should have expected her relationship with her boyfriend to crumble during quarantine. More surprising is that she fell back in love with her husband.
4. I Professed My Love at Mile 15...But Not to My Husband
Story by Christine Ochs-Naderer
She married her childhood best friend when they were still young...then fell in love with her running partner. Welcome to a love triangle more intense than any marathon.
3. The Donkey Farmer's Magical Matchmaking Book
Story by Dena Levitz
In the era of online dating, one septuagenarian Irishman clings tight to a method passed down through the generations—and thousands of happy couples are luckier for it.
2. Scott McLeod Missed His Chance to Go to the Moon...But Landed the Love of His Life
Story by Rebecca Renner
As a young test pilot for the Apollo missions, he had one dream. It never took off—at least not the way he’d planned.
1. He’s a Murderer With an Intergalactic Alibi. And She’s in Love With Him.
Story by Dylan Taylor-Lehman
This is the story of a romance that just works—cosmic conspiracies, life sentences and all.