Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson and his wife Haley Cavinder met after he sent her a direct message asking about her golf game. Cavinder, a former college athlete and influencer, recounted the origin story on an episode of People's WAG World. She noted that Ferguson simply DMed her to ask how her golf game was, a simple approach that led to a relationship and eventually marriage. Cavinder stated that neither party was actively looking for a partner at the time. However, they spent 10 days together straight, and she described Ferguson as a good, down-to-earth human being.
The column, titled True Romance, uses this story to counter the idea that romance is dying. It highlights various couples who are making it work despite broader trends. Alongside the Ferguson and Cavinder story, the piece features Los Angeles newlyweds Misha and Sam, who use pole dancing to strengthen their bond. According to the NY Post, their first dance featured saucy flips and splits on the polished pole. Misha told The Post that while pole dancing has sensual roots, it involves significant athleticism. Sam, who suggested the activity, compared it to marriage, noting that he often has to hold all of Misha's weight during moves.
The article also discusses actors Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys, who have been together since late 2013. They started their relationship while working on the series The Americans. Russell told Entertainment Weekly that they were falling in love and staying up all night on set. She described the experience as insane, fun, and sneaky, mentioning they were often in crazy wigs and wearing pearls. The column frames these stories as evidence that romance still exists for those willing to try unconventional approaches.
In a separate segment, the author addresses a reader poll from the previous week. The question asked if one should go through with a wedding if the husband-to-be calls the bride by her sister's name at the altar. An overwhelming 72.5% of respondents said no. The author notes that the woman in the original story did go through with the wedding. The piece concludes by inviting readers to share their own romance stories or song recommendations via email.