Early on in his relationship with Soumi, Zach met Sounak. They found they had many common interests and have gone on several adventures together, including cliff jumping in Hawaii and traveling to watch the solar eclipse. Sounak is currently in medical school at The Carle School of Medicine in Illinois.

Soumi first met Colleen in November of 2022 at a family dinner, a couple months after she started dating Zach. They instantly connected and Colleen has become the sister that Soumi never had. Colleen currently lives in Cincinnati with her husband, Anthony and their baby, Cora Ann.

Tyler has been a part of Zach and Soumi's lives almost from the beginning. Zach met Tyler the same night as his 2nd date with Soumi. They didn't know it at the time, but the two would soon grow to be close friends. Zach and Tyler share numerous hobbies. You can often find them at a Mediterranean restaurant for lunch after an excruciating workout. Tyler enjoys life in Columbus with his wife Cory and two furbabies

Soumi and Cory met in 2021 at work. While they initially started as co-workers, they became fast friends and even take credit for the bromance that their partners have formed. Soumi and Cory share several interests including their love for adventure, social justice, an organized office, and a rustic brewery. Cory currently lives in Columbus with her husband, Tyler and their two Great Danes, Bentley and Banks.

Blaise first appeared in Zach's life in 2006 while the two were on the St. Xavier swim team in high school. They bonded through the arduous practices and quickly became friends. They have been ever since. After nearly 20 years of their friendship, Blaise continues to be a constant source of support, laughs, and great movie recommendations. He currently lives in North Carolina with his wife, Katylnn, his son, Blaise Anthony, and their 3 dogs, Mahi, Mako, and Stella.

Soumi and Michelle first crossed paths in 2015, through mutual friends. They met again in 2022 and instantly hit it off, in what felt like a very natural bond. Soumi and Michelle share a love for attending events around town and meeting other like-minded individuals. They are thrilled by a strong female lead and enjoy hosting game nights, alongside their partners. Michelle currently lives in Columbus with her husband, Joe and their two cats, Rick and Gamora.

Without realizing it, Zach and Eric had grown up less than 5 minutes from one another. They met their freshman year of high school on a bus taking them home from school. Their friendship deepened while on the St. X swim team and the pair would car pool to practices and meets. What followed were countless hours of car rides, inside jokes, and ridiculous stories. They remained good friends through college and beyond. Eric is an exceptionally talented artist and currently lives in Houston, Texas.

Soumi and Cori launched a program together, fresh out of graduate school, where they quickly learned how similar they are. Since then, the pair have shared numerous experiences, mundane and monumental alike. The two enjoy working out together while they discuss anything from dinner plans to life plans. Soumi and Cori lean on each other for advice and have become life long counsels to each other. They even share a tattoo! Cori currently lives in Columbus with her husband, Kent and their two pups, Hank and Guss.

Another fellow swimmer, Nathan first met Zach through their high school swim team at Saint X and they have been in the same friend group since. However, it wasn't until Zach returned to Columbus in 2022 that they became close friends. The pair reconnected after Nathan recommended some of his favorite spots around town. The pair routinely go on double dates with their partners along the Columbus Ale Trail and enjoy checking out new restaurants around town. Nathan resides in Columbus with his wife Stephanie, their son, Owen, and dog, Maui.

Soumi and Samidha go way back to 2007, middle school days. Throughout the years, they have shared countless memories, many of which started with choreographing dances together. Nowadays, the two can often be found doting over the latest Indian fashion or exploring the newest rooftop restaurant. Fun fact: Samidha is the mutual friend who connected Zach and Soumi over a decade ago! Samidha currently splits her time between Columbus and Portsmouth with her fiancé, Jarryd and their three cats, Tyga, Taco and Bear.

Will and Zach have been friends since 2006 where they met in class at St. X. their freshman year. Will is an avid swimmer and, perhaps unsurprisingly, their bond grew through the swim team. They remained close despite not living in the same city since graduating high school, and would visit one another when their busy schedules aligned. Will and Zach share a love of learning, an appreciation for a good cocktail, and nearly two decades of memories. Will lives in Delaware with his wife, Lauren, and their dog, Lila.

Soumi met Kate in 2012. The two have shared many highs and lows and have always made the effort to stay connected no matter the distance. Kate has lived all over the world, while Soumi has held it down in Columbus. The two share a love for travel, a good espresso, and EDM music. Soumi and Kate traveled to Egypt and Jordan together in 2021, an adventure that further solidified their bond. Despite being thousands of miles apart, they keep in touch on a regular basis. Kate lives in Austin, TX with her husband, Alex and their pup, Capri.