There's a lot of doom and gloom when it comes to love and romance. Every news outlet is happy to be the bearer of bad news, when it comes to delivering statistics about how likely relationships are to end or high odds of divorce. You'd almost believe that true love doesn't exist! Thankfully, that's not the case. We've assembled a collection of touching then-and-now photos that serve to prove just that. We've even included short stories about the background into these assorted lovebirds, from university teachers to royalty. Try not to cry!
Reminiscing About the Hippie Days

Candace and Jerry met in the 60s at Woodstock, and they often tell friends and family how Bob Dylan himself told them to get off his lawn. After thirty years, they returned to one of their favorite campsites to recreate this beloved picture of the two of them. While their dog and Jerry's facial hair have changed, they still love each other as much as they ever did.
Bumming at the Beach

These two met while Barry was catching waves off the California coastline. Beth always had a thing for surfers, and they hit it off pretty quickly. In all their years together they've traveled up and down the West Coast a dozen times, and they're planning an anniversary to Hawaii soon. Their tans have faded, but their love hasn't.
Youthful Desire Can Last Forever

Just look at those eyes. There are ten thousand words in this image, and they're telling a love story that only these two really know. The sense of their love, appreciation, and passion for each other is so strong you can pretty well feel it.