Classical pianist Simon Tedeschi established an online rapport with artist Loribelle Spirovski. But could it transcend an awkward start and a social faux pas?

Suzan Muir was drawn to Jon’s wild animal physicality and love of nature. Then a simple act of generosity left her besotted

Heather McCormack was trying to play it cool with Rhodri. Then, 24 hours in a hospital waiting room showed her life was too short

After a night of conversation and chemistry, Deborah Callaghan gave her number to Rory. He tried calling her all weekend – then on Monday remembered where she worked

Leigh Shelley was smitten with Tanner but feared he’d never want a future with her. Then, forced apart by distance, they both put pen to paper

Roberto Meza Mont and Craig Ruddy had been together a decade when their relationship reached a crossroads. Then two brazen reptiles showed them the way forward

Will Stubbs was eager to impress Merrkiyawuy, but couldn’t put a foot right. Then one humiliating evening, she saw the humour in his missteps

Chelsea Reed and David shared a workplace and a love for 60s pop. Then an expiring visa threatened to end everything before it had even begun

On her first date with Mike, Jennie Duggan Reid found someone with the same sense of humour. On their second, she found someone who would wait for her, no matter what

Watching Gemma advocate for a vulnerable client, Sam Elkin knew he could tell her about his desire to transition – and that she’d always have his back

When MasterChef Australia winner Julie Goodwin met Mick, she thought he was ‘too cool’ for her. Then one moonlit night, she realised he was a keeper

Former Home and Away star Lukas Radovich was struggling to navigate a family crisis. Then Liam’s voice came loud and clear down the phone

After her brother’s death, Mary-Anne O’Connor never thought she’d meet someone who could carry her grief. Then, at a 21st birthday party, Anthony walked through the door

When Annabelle Hickson was introduced to a family friend’s son during a weekend in the country, he swept her off her feet in every way

Kirsty Zwar was lying in bed with a massive migraine and shampoo suds in her hair. Then her new boyfriend knocked on the door

When Jeannette came by the social security office to claim a payment, Richard Smith was struck by her sunny and cheerful demeanour. It would go down as his ‘best day’s work’

After some casual dates, Sarah Bailey was still feeling half-hearted about Nick. Then hours after news about Melbourne’s snap lockdown, he came bearing snacks

In the 1970s, Phil Melgaard and Clare grew close at teacher’s college; when they were apart, they sent weekly aerograms. But it took a canny aunt, a Dublin policeman and a mad dash to a landline phone to seal their romance.

After meeting Sam at a Morocco hostel, Alisa Bittner thought he’d be just another holiday memory. Then they backpacked together in Budapest – and had the best week of their lives

A 30-hour journey divided Brydie Lee-Kennedy from Tobi. But she was determined to tackle visa bureaucracy to commit to the person she’d only known for a short while