Relationships | U of T Magazine

Can Science Help You Find a Soulmate?

Two U of T entrepreneurs are offering DNA tests to help singles connect and couples stay together Read More

A Stroll into Marriage

Diana Addeo and Yan Cote chose to seal their future together on Philosopher’s Walk Read More

Cynthia Jairam-Persaud, in a black short-sleeved top, and Anil Persaud, in a white button-up long-sleeved shirt, dressed up, seated at a round table with drinks in front of them

From Homework to Teamwork

For Anil Persaud and Cynthia Jairam-Persaud, meeting as first-years meant growing up together Read More

Seoulmates

Exploring a new country linked video bloggers Simon and Martina Stawski to each other… and to the world Read More

Photo of of Farrah Schwartz and Rob Manne.

UC’s Fireball Lit This Match

Travels together and adventures apart have created the perfect balance for Farrah Schwartz and Rob Manne Read More

10 Vows for a Stronger Marriage

A U of T grad student wrote her wedding vows based on research into what makes a relationship last Read More

Photo shows the proposal at the steps of UC.

The Two of Us – School Story

For Brock Laschowski and Katherine Cornacchia, a proposal on Front Campus capped a very U of T romance Read More

Hana Nute (on the right), wearing a white dress, large-rimmed hat and a wide smile, standing close next to Donald Nute, wearing a light grey suit, diagonally striped tie and a flower decoration pinned to his lapel

The Two of Us

For Donald and Hana Nute, home straddles two different worlds. Read More

A Reunion to Remember

Ann Nguyen and Paul Hiscock, two engineers from different worlds, decide to put a ring on it Read More

Photo of Johanna Schaeffer and Harold Isaacs

Spreading Smiles

Johanna Schaeffer and Harold Isaacs brighten many lives through their volunteer work Read More

Photos of Jim and Sheila Latime: a black-and-white one of their wedding on the left and a colour photo taken many years later.

Learning Together

For Jim and Sheila Latimer of Wasaga Beach, Ontario, a shared commitment to education helped cement their five-decade bond Read More

Photo of Francesca Valente and Branko Gorjup.

International Love Affair

For Francesca Valente, an Italian cultural mediator, and Branko Gorjup, a Croatian scholar of Canadian literature, shared passions have resulted in a truly international love affair Read More

Perfect Harmony

For Brian Finley and Donna Bennett, it was a match made in music. Read More

Wedding photo of Tanya Koivusalo in a strapless wedding gown and white veil, holding a bouquet, and Adam Nayman in a suit, posing against the trunk of a tree, their cheeks nuzzling

It Happened One Night

For Tanya Koivusalo and Adam Nayman, it was a “blockbuster” beginning for a slow and steady romance Read More

Pauline Chan and Keith Thomas

Friendship came first for Chan, a CTV news anchor and Thomas, CEO of Vive Nano Read More

Illustration of a man thinking with his hands folded.

The Single Life

Is ‘one’ really the loneliest number? Read More

George and Barbara Rooke

For this Fonthill, Ontario, couple it was a match made in music. And almost 65 years later, they’re still in tune Read More

Mehreen and Arsalan Rashid

The heart wants what the heart wants, but Mehreen and Arsalan offer a lesson in the virtues of patience Read More

A Most Decent Proposal

What started as a regular U of T alumni event for Jiyoung Park turned into something much, much more Read More

Trish De Luca and Ben Land are standing on an elevated bridge with metal railing. In the background are mid-rise buildings on either side surrounded by trees, a body of water in the far distance.

Ben Land and Trish De Luca

They flirted during undergrad but eventually lost touch. Then along came Facebook Read More

Illustration by Francis Blake/ Three in a Box

Sweethearts

Love can bloom anytime and anywhere on U of T's three campuses Read More

Outdoor shot of Monique in a light-coloured blouse or dress, smiling with one hand resting against Haijo, who is wearing a dark suit and tie and kissing her on the cheek

Monique and Haijo Westra

Sometimes love does happen in an elevator Read More

Wayne Levin and Deborah Fletcher

How two former political rivals created a life together Read More

A black and white photo of Jane Brown in a white wedding gown and veil, holding a bouquet of roses, and Roger Brown, wearing a dark suit and satin tie. They are sitting in a car with the door open, smiling at the camera.

Forever Love

For Jane and Roger Brown of Midland, Ontario, first love lasted a lifetime Read More

Steve Petranik, in a Hawaiian shirt, and Ann Auman, in a black blouse, with the ocean and a few small islands in the background

Steve Petranik and Ann Auman

A Varsity romance is still going strong after more than 30 years Read More

Tough Love

Dating at university is supposed to be easy. But many of today’s U of T students find campus romance elusive. Enter Love@UofT, a new online matchmaker Read More

Angela Cox-Daly and Ross Daly

Performing duo met as teens at the Royal Conservatory Read More

“My Captain, My Matelot”

Tuan Nguyen and Richard Bingham have weathered both fair and rough waters together Read More

Lee Campbell, wearing a lavender dress, and Peter Forsythe in a navy blue suit and tie, with a flower decoration pinned to his lapel, are standing in front of a stained glass window, with a bouquet of mixed flowers held between them.

Lee Campbell and Peter Forsythe

"We've been married for more than 30 years now, and it’s been quite the adventure" Read More

Ed and Florence Gross

"Our main advice is: marry young and don’t die." Read More

Dating on the Rebound

For some people, dating right after a break-up may be a good idea Read More

Brad Tapson, in a T-shirt and shorts, is standing behind Melanie Moore with his arms around her on a beach

Melanie Moore and Brad Tapson

"Sometimes Brad plays his guitar, I play the piano and we sing together. I swear, we’ll wind up being the von Trapp family someday." Read More

Ronda Wabie and Greg Evans

A second meeting at the Victoria College pub brought two students eye to eye Read More

Ben and Larissa Bathgate

A big blue bird brought the law and drama students together Read More

Chris McGarvey and Laurie Stewart

A chance meeting at the Dance Cave led Chris McGarvey and Laurie Stewart to romance and political bickering Read More

Peter Tan, in an olive knit turtleneck sweater and a goatee, stands with his arms crossed beside Christine Ho Ping Kong, wearing a zipped up navy blue hoodie.

Peter Tan and Christine Ho Ping Kong

Architecture grads designed and built a house together in Toronto's Junction neighbourhood Read More

Seeking a Single E-male?

Digital dating is becoming a convenient alternative in the single scene Read More