Love can be such a sad and weary game to play. We struggle between an uncontrollable desire to make things work and nudging our egos up to the point we burn out.

Paradoxically, it’s never been so easy to feel this lonely in the age of dating apps when your love interest is available a swipe away. So we all need a gentle reminder not only for a dentist’s visit, but also so that we know that true love exists and that we all deserve it.

And for this reason, Bored Panda has compiled some of the most beautiful and heartwarming couple posts to lift up our spirits. Most importantly, it’s little things that seem to keep the flame burning, like a plastic cockroach you've put into each other's shoe for the past 20 years or playing Mario Kart over a cup of tea since 2001.

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Marie's Family Abandoned Her After She Married Jake, Her True Love In 1948. They're Still Happily Married For Over 70 Years Through The Power Of Love

Elderly couple in both vintage and modern photos, showcasing a long-lasting and wholesome relationship.

Her dad told her, "If you marry that man you will never set foot in this house again." Mary soon learned that most people felt the same way. The first years of their marriage living in Birmingham were hell - no one would speak to them, they couldn’t find anywhere to live because no one would rent to a black man, and they had no money. But they didn't give up.
 
Gradually life became easier. Mary got teaching jobs, ending up as a deputy headteacher. Jake worked in a factory and then got a job at the Post Office. Slowly they made friends, but it was difficult. Mary used to tell people, "Before I invite you to my home... My husband is black." Some would never talk to her again.
 
Last year they celebrated their 70th anniversary and they are still very much in love, and never regretted what they did.

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    91 Year Old Vivian Boyack Marrying Her Girlfriend Alice Dubes After 72 Years Of Relationship

    Elderly couple holding hands during a heartfelt marriage ceremony, capturing a wholesome relationship moment.

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    #3

    If This Isn't Goals Idk What Is

    Couple embracing on a couch, showcasing a wholesome relationship despite challenges.

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    #4

    That's A Wifey Material

    Wholesome couple shares how they encourage their twins to say "Mama" and "Dada" for their first words.

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    #5

    Husband Spends 2 Years Planting Thousands Of Scented Flowers For His Blind Wife To Smell And Get Her Out Of Depression

    Elderly couple sitting and smiling in a garden of vibrant pink flowers, embodying wholesome relationships.

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    #6

    The Davids

    Couple enjoying dessert outdoors, showcasing a wholesome relationship in a backyard setting.

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    #7

    Confession

    Wholesome couple post about supporting a partner in video gaming by secretly helping with solutions.

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    #8

    Every Day My Parents Play Mario Kart 64 To See Who Will Make A Cuppa Tea. They’ve Done This Religiously Since 2001

    A wholesome couple enjoying a video game together in a cozy living room.

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    #9

    This Vietnamese Couple Has Been Married For 70 Years

    Elderly couple smiling warmly, wearing traditional hats, showcasing a wholesome relationship in a rural setting.

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    #10

    An Old Man Taking Pictures Of His Wife Without Her Realizing

    Elderly couple at event, man holding phone with a heartfelt photo, symbolizing wholesome relationships.

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    #11

    This Couple And Their Cockroach

    Reddit post about a couple's 20-year game with a plastic cockroach, symbolizing their wholesome relationship.

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    #12

    This Is Who I Married

    Hands with mismatched nail polish making a heart shape, symbolizing a wholesome couple relationship.

    I was painting my nails and made a comment that I forget I don't have to paint my pinky nail on my left hand. I simply forget that I lost my pinky, but it is always kind of a bummer when I am reminded. Matt said "I will be your surrogate pinky. You can paint my pinky to match your nails for the rest of our lives" And so we did... I cannot imagine a sweeter, kinder man. No words adequately describe our love.

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    #13

    Beautiful Couple

    Wholesome couple moments in a collage, featuring a man and his wife enjoying their time together outdoors.

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    #14

    My Mom And I Went To Safeway To Get Some Groceries And We Ran Into My Dad Buying Flowers For Her

    Man in a blue sweater at a store checkout, holding flowers, demonstrating wholesome couple moments.

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    #15

    Howard Foster And Myra Clark Reconnected And Married More Than 45 Years Later After Racism Forced Them Apart. They Now Hold Hands While They Fall Asleep Every Night

    Elderly couple smiling, then and now photos, showcasing wholesome relationships.

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    #16

    Quarantine Doesn’t Stop Husband From Supporting His Wife During Her Chemo Treatments

    Patient undergoing treatment while a supportive partner waits outside with a sign. Wholesome couple moment showing belief in relationships.

    "No visitors allowed for Chemo due to the virus but that didn’t stop Albert L. Conner! Thank you for all your continued love and support."

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    #17

    60 Years On And My Grandad Still Looks At My Granny With So Much Love

    Wholesome couple posts showing a couple on their wedding day and decades later, still together and smiling.

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    #18

    They Were Surfing On An Ironing Board In A Rain - Now I Understand The Importance Of Finding Someone To Grow Old With

    A couple playfully balances on a street curb at night, enjoying a wholesome moment together.

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    #19

    I Think About That A Lot

    Tweet highlighting a wholesome couple moment about a boyfriend taking the bus to call his partner.

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    #20

    He Was Dirt Poor, She Was Rich. Her Family Threatened To Disown Her If She Married Him

    Vintage couple posing together joyfully in front of a classic car, embodying wholesome relationship vibes.

    She decided she loved him more than any inheritance and went on to marry him and have two kids. He loved her so much he died holding her hand. Ladies and gentlemen, my grandparents.

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    #21

    My Mom Fast Asleep And Holding My Dad's Arm About 30 Minutes Before He Passed Away. I've Never Shared This Photo Before, But Thought It Was A Great Picture Of True Love

    A couple holding hands warmly, showcasing a wholesome relationship moment.

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    #22

    The Coolest Couple I Know 1972 / 2019

    Vintage and modern photos of a couple in winter clothing, symbolizing wholesome relationships over time.

    "He was in law school, so he needed a reader (the university provides them, for the visually impaired). She was his reader. They became friends, and then..."

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    #23

    My Partner And I Bought Each Other The Same Anniversary Card

    Two greeting cards with taco and drink illustrations captioned "Taco 'bout a perfect match," celebrating relationships.

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    #24

    This Is True Love

    Elderly couple cuddling on a hospital bed, embodying wholesome relationships.

    The story behind this picture of my grandparents: They have been married for over 60 years. My grandmother is suffering from dementia and has recently had a stroke. But as soon as he walked in she said “that’s my boyfriend Willis” and he laid there with her.

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    #25

    I Married My Best Friend This Weekend

    A smiling couple celebrating their wedding outdoors, symbolizing wholesome relationships.

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    #26

    This Adorable Arab Couple

    A joyful couple sharing a moment on a swing, embodying wholesome relationship vibes.

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    #27

    Japanese Married Couple Wears Coordinated Outfits Everyday

    Elderly couple in matching outfits, showcasing wholesome relationships against urban and rural backdrops.

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    #28

    40 Years, Folks. 40 Years

    Couples showcasing wholesome relationships, depicting changes over time in their appearances and clothing styles.

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    #29

    We Were In A Long Line At The Grocery. This Man Said He Had To Go Use The Restroom, But Instead He Secretly Bought Flowers For His Wife And Hid Them Behind His Back

    Man in a maroon jacket secretly holding flowers behind his back, conveying a wholesome relationship gesture.

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    #30

    The Couple On The Woodstock Album Cover, Still Together 50 Years Later

    Couple embracing at Woodstock, then posing with the iconic album cover years later, highlighting wholesome relationships.

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    #31

    Candid Shots Show A Victorian Couple From The 1890s Who Cannot Help But Laugh When Getting Their Picture Taken

    Vintage photos of a joyful couple showcasing wholesome relationship moments.

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    #32

    Goals

    Tweet about a wholesome older couple having fun at a restaurant, making people believe in relationships again.

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    #33

    Relationship Goals

    Tweet displaying a wholesome couple post highlighting relationship goals through a humorous drive-thru interaction.

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    #34

    I Have Covid And My Fiancee Leaves Food For Me And Then Sits In The Hallway So We Can Eat Together. Tonight I Got Surprise Hot Cocoa

    Couple enjoying cozy time together; one with a drink in hand, the other in the doorway, representing wholesome relationships.

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    #35

    1967-2018 Same Bike, Same Couple

    Wholesome couple on a motorbike then and now, showcasing enduring relationships.

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    #36

    Hiking

    Smiling couple on a hiking trip celebrating 6th anniversary, embodying wholesome relationships.

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    #37

    Two Of My Clients, A Couple Who Have Been Together For Over 40 Years, Found Out That I Like Ducks. So They Stopped By My Office For The Sole Purpose Of Bringing Me Every Duck They Owned

    Two men smiling while standing together, holding a box of wooden ducks, representing wholesome relationships.

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    #38

    Couple At Woodstock 48 Hours After They Met And 50 Years Later

    Wholesome couple embracing, years apart, wrapped in green blanket, symbolizing enduring relationships.

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    #39

    Awesome

    Couple wearing matching shirts in a store, showcasing wholesome relationship humor.

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    #40

    My Dad Was Admitted To The Hospital Right Before Christmas. We Didn't Know If He Would Make It Home At All And Especially Not For Christmas

    Elderly couple sharing a warm embrace in a cozy home setting, encapsulating wholesome relationship goals.

    This is my parents slow dancing to "I'll be home for Christmas" on Christmas Day.

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    #41

    Husband And Wife Getting Wholesomely Weird When No One Is Watching

    Couple dancing joyfully in the street at night captured on CCTV, radiating wholesome relationship vibes.

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    #42

    Today I Married My Best Friend

    A loving couple signing a document at a table, conveying a wholesome relationship moment.

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    #43

    Today My Wife Is Officially Under 200 Lbs And I Was Finally Able To Do A Chin Up For The First Time In My Life

    Couple hugged joyfully under a "Believe" banner beside a backyard pool; wholesome relationship moments captured in nature and home.

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    #44

    Elderly Man Learns To Do Wife's Makeup Before She Turns Blind

    Elderly couple standing together in a store, showcasing enduring relationships.

    "Why I love my job so much! Meet Jean and Brian two of our very loyal customers, Brian was in for another makeup lesson today as he does his wife's makeup every day as she is going blind, such a wonderful couple who live their life to the full!"

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    #45

    83 & 84-Year-Old Couple Model Clothes Forgotten At Their Laundry Shop In Taiwan

    Elderly couple in matching sneakers, sharing a light moment at a laundromat, showcasing wholesome relationships.

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    #46

    My Wife Before And After Saying "I Love You"

    Woman holding a coffee mug with two expressions; surprised and smiling, evoking wholesome relationship vibes.

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    #47

    The Things My Dad Sends My Mom

    Text exchange about a couple, featuring a selfie of a man with glasses, evoking wholesome relationships.

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    #48

    2020 Ain’t All Bad. I Asked This Handsome Fellow On The Right To Marry Me And He Said Yes

    Happy couple taking a selfie on a beach, smiling and embracing, showcasing wholesome relationships by the ocean.

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