> The phrase could just as soon read "the couple, that is..." or "the couple, who are..." both of which sound better to my ear personally than "the couple, who

> The phrase could just as soon read "the couple, that is..." or "the couple, who are..." both of which sound better to my ear personally than "the couple, who is." "The couple, who are" is incorrect. What "sounds" better is not always correct.