Some relationships grow out of a shared Carolina experience. These could be couples that met in class or on campus. They could be two life-long fans who grew up immersed in the Carolina Way and who can commiserate over years of victories and losses. This article is not about these people.
There are some couples who are part of a “house divided.” These are the subjects of special license plates and game day posters. An unlikely pairing of a Carolina fan and someone who cheers for a lesser school, perhaps from somewhere near Chapel Hill. This article is not about these people either.