Somewhere between the politics page and last night’s sports scores exists the commitments section of every newspaper. Inspired by compelling stories of love, we are reminded time and time again of the joy and meaningful connections that are found in relationships—something we deeply crave as human beings.

A recent New York Times article documents the love story of Alison Berkley and Ryan Margo, two spunky singles living in Aspen, Colorado whose unplanned encounter lead to “happily ever after.”