Handsome Viking

I was 30 and had been single for years with most of my friends married or in relationships. I never had much luck online dating meeting commitment phobic and often not very nice men. I carried on dating, refusing to settle as a cat lady - there was surely someone lovely out there for me. I came across this handsome viking on Hinge, we matched in the height of lockdown, he had great chat and plenty in common; we’re both twins, the same age and share love for chilli margaritas.

We met in May for our first date sipping on gins in tins flirting in the park until dark. The weeks followed with endless alfresco dining on my patio soaking up the summer sun and passionate nights in. I’d never felt happier or that I could meet someone like him - a kind, hilarious, true gentleman (and insane body - ooof!). I had this new feeling I couldn’t explain - a few weeks in I told him I loved him, he said it back. He moved into mine in November and threw me the best lockdown 31st Birthday. I can’t imagine what life would be without him, lockdown really did strip back dating to raw reality showing real personality without the fancy dates, clothes and boujee restaurants. Thanks to lockdown I met my soulmate, he was worth the wait.