The following is part of our series on different ways Facebook is used across the world. Read the previous blog post in this series here and the next post here. If you have a story you'd like to share with us, please submit it here.


Roni Tropper and Allen Applbaum met at summer camp when they were both 15 years old. They had secret crushes on one another, but as luck would have it, he was dating someone else. Fast forward a few years: they found each other at the City University of New York in Queens, but again in relationships with other people. They stayed friends for a while but eventually lost touch.

Nearly twenty years after they first met, Allen found Roni again—this time on Facebook, where they were able to catch up and share memories of how Allen even helped teach Roni how to drive. And this time, they were both single!

Despite being on opposite sides of the country, they found a way to be together—Roni and Allen spoke every day and used Facebook to stay in touch. "It was like no time had passed, and we still had feelings for one another," Roni said. Eventually, Allen moved from New York to Scottsdale, Arizona, and they are now engaged to be married.

This is just one of the many stories we've heard about how people are using Facebook to connect with lost loves and strengthen romances.

This Valentine's Day, be sure to check out the many applications that are getting in the holiday spirit including the dating application Zoosk. Share Valentine's Day decorations in YoVille and send real or virtual gifts to your valentines with the Pet Society application.


Malorie hopes you have a happy Valentine's Day!