Love Story | Over time and distance, love took root
In fall of 1990, Teresa Freeman, 19, and Adrian Barnhill, 20, both went through training to become resident advisers at East Carolina University in Greenville, N.C. During their college years they were...
View ArticleRomance bloomed from casual conversations
As a divorced woman with three children, Kitzi Edwards didn't have much time for socializing. But she enjoyed her interactions with the other parents at her son's Cub Scout meetings, which is where she...
View ArticleMom and apple pie helped win the man of her dreams
After dancing with Louie Kadera, Ometa Siegelin told her mother, "I met the guy I want." Her mother said, "I will help you get him." Omerta invited Louie to her house. There he fell in love with her...
View ArticleLove becomes part of the equation for MU grads
Rachel Keal was pleasantly surprised when she walked into her math adviser's office and saw Nick Kullman. It was December 2008 and Rachel, 20, and Nick, 19, had volunteered to help start a math club at...
View ArticleDancing through life has kept them together for 70 years
Richard Buchli took off his shoes and prepared to enjoy the sock hop. He noticed a bunch of boys queued up to dance with one girl and wandered over to join the line. When it was his turn, he took the...
View ArticleLove Story | She nearly hit him on the head, and the rest is history
Mark and Cathy Hanna from Kansas City met on an airplane when he was returning from a tour of duty in Afghanistan. He decided she was worth rescheduling his flight for.
View ArticleRelationship dissolves age difference
Michael Donovan, 42, walked into an LGBT discussion group at Unity Temple on the Plaza in January 2002. Dennis Porter, 28, thought the man who sat next to him was "handsome but too old."
View ArticleJust when they had given up, love struck
Bryan Schmiedeler had given up on finding a relationship when he was 40. But in January 2007, when a friend asked if he'd like to meet a really nice woman, Bryan agreed. Sarah Hyde, 41, was divorced...
View ArticleLove Story | New mom and divorced dad didn't expect to fall in love
In the spring of 1977, Melvin Whiters' friend wanted to introduce him to his girlfriend's sister. Melvin, 30, was divorced and had a 5-year-old son and wasn't looking for a relationship. But Melvin was...
View ArticleA duo in perfect harmony
Kelly Sanford was intrigued by the freshman girl who stopped by the choral office to ask directions. But before he could engage Lin Hofmann in conversation, she hurried away. That was the fall of 1990...
View ArticleHe swept her off her feet
Though Lara Crosby, 24, and Alex Keyworth, 27, both worked in security at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, they didn't really know each other. She worked inside, and he worked outside. One day in...
View ArticleThey struck sparks at the bus stop
In the fall of 1988, Wayne Courtois was recovering from a breakup and joined a gay support group seeking companionship. Wayne and Ralph Seligman, another support group member, got to know each other at...
View ArticleIn step together for 50 years
Their family and their faith are Patty and Barry Seward's priorities: They are active in church and continue to grow together spiritually. "We like to do things for each other, and we often express our...
View ArticleHigh school sweethearts met in show choir
Melissa Gullet and Robert Hingula quickly bonded over love of theater and their military upbringings.
View ArticleAirport proposal was a surprise for both of them
In August 1994, Nathan Granner, a student at the UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance, had sworn off dating. But when he saw Laurie Arbore coming toward the registration table he was manning, Nathan...
View ArticleEddie and Shimika Kennison make a winning team
In December 1996, 23-year-old Eddie had just finished his rookie season with the St. Louis Rams. He was spending time with his family in Lake Charles, La., when he met a cute girl at a Christmas party.
View ArticleThey're co-stars for life
Lisa Meng was ushering at "A Christmas Carol" at Missouri Repertory Theatre in 1981 when she noticed a man in a long Victorian greatcoat and a top hat who was mingling with the audience. Later she...
View ArticleShe called the police when he showed up
Fran Johnson figured she'd never see that immature Jay Keal again. It was July 1974, and Fran, a 20-year-old University of Missouri-Kansas City student, was host for a small gathering at her apartment....
View ArticleWishes do come true with java-toting prince
Frederick Watts, 33, wanted to meet someone but didn't want to stay out late and hang out in bars. In July 2011, he joined an online dating site, and there he saw Megan Farajolah's profile. "I had seen...
View ArticleClimbing together to fall in love
"Our lighting designer has a similar last name," one of Molly Alspaugh's new colleagues told her. In October 2001, 29-year old Molly was starting her job as a graphic designer at the Nelson-Atkins...
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