South Florida Couple Finds Love in Their Late 90s and 100s, Then Marries as Harold Terens, 102, and Jeanne Swerlin, 98, Go Viral
SOUTH FLORIDA — A couple in South Florida is drawing national attention after finding love later in life and getting married—proving that romance can begin even in the late 90s and early 100s.
How Harold Terens and Jeanne Swerlin Met
The couple’s story began with a blind date arranged through mutual connections. Harold Terens, 102, a World War II veteran, and Jeanne Swerlin, 98, met while living in South Florida and quickly formed a bond despite being at ages when many people assume dating is long behind them.
Their relationship has since become a feel-good story shared widely online, highlighting companionship and connection late in life.
Why Their Wedding Is Getting So Much Attention
After dating and building a relationship, the pair later married—an outcome that has resonated with many readers because it challenges common assumptions about aging and relationships. In recent comments shared publicly, the couple said they feel “like teenagers in love,” even though their romantic journey started much later than most.
They Live Separately but Still Spend Time Together Regularly
One detail that stands out about their relationship is that they currently live about half an hour apart in South Florida and have chosen to maintain separate residences. Even so, they spend time together regularly—showing that every relationship can take its own shape, especially when two people already have established routines and independence.
A Second Chapter After Decades of Life Experience
Terens had previously been married for decades before losing his wife, and friends encouraged him to meet Swerlin—helping create what turned into a new chapter that neither expected. The couple’s story has been shared as an example of how community connections and friendship circles can still create meaningful new beginnings at any age.
Have you ever seen an inspiring late-life love story in your community—or do you believe it’s never too late to start over? Share your thoughts and join the conversation at SaludaStandard-Sentinel.com.
