check yes or no

Why do people want to know "how you met" your significant other? "This is my boy/girlfriend, _______". The opposite party is delighted and almost immediately inquires "how did you two meet"?

By now, I've nearly perfected the story. But it's just so strange to me. Why does it really matter how we met? Maybe people are looking for suggestions. Maybe they're being nosy. Maybe you two just look that interesting. Maybe the inquirer is just that boring.