Most of us are told we would know when we find “the one.” Although Hargitay had been engaged before meeting Hermann, she never felt they were the right person.

It was a different story with Hermann because she fell in love with him at first sight. She even made a joke to break the ice during their first meeting, but he didn’t laugh.Months later, they discussed religion, and Hermann invited her to church. It was an unusual move for a first date, but it worked: Hargitay thought, “that’s my husband” when she saw him in the church.
Hargitay felt such a strong connection with him that it was like “getting hit with a lightning bolt.” She was so overwhelmed by her feelings that she started sobbing in the middle of the service.
Hermann didn’t know what was happening and was sure she was moved by the service and couldn’t hold back tears.

However, Hargitay cried because she realized Hermann was “the one.”

Still, they faced challenging times, and Meloni supported Hargitay after her first serious argument with Hermann. Meloni revealed Hargitay once came to the “SVU” set crying over her relationship.