When Rakim Brooks met Ray Biggs six years ago, Mr. Brooks was in his pajamas. The two spent the night dancing in a nightclub.

When Felix Allen III returned to his hometown, Waco, Texas, he was hoping to soon move again to a big city for his career. But after meeting Brandon Marshall, he decided to stay.

Robyn Green was drawn to Jeb Roberts during his guitar solo of a favorite song. The moment Mr. Roberts introduced himself, he knew he liked Ms. Green.

Michael Mendieta, a comedy writer, and Whitaker Irvin Jr., an energy executive, blended their different backgrounds into a happy life together.