From Dorset to Sweden: A Love Story that Began with a Hinge Date

I flew from Sweden to Dorset for a Hinge date – now we’re engaged (image: Jam Press)

It’s clear that love actually is aware of no bounds after a lady has shared she flew 800 miles for a primary date together with her Hinge match, to whom she then bought engaged to a 12 months later.

Olivia Tapper, 28, matched with Thomas Philipps, 31, from Poole, Dorset, when he was visiting her native nation of Sweden and the pair immediately hit it off on-line.

The pair organized a date to get to know one another however after organising it, Thomas realised he unintentionally bought his dates blended up, and needed to fly again to Britain, with the budding couple’s first date cancelled.

Each of them have been gutted. A lot in order that Olivia determined to leap on a aircraft to the UK for a second likelihood at a primary date in August 2022.

‘I used to be a mix of nervous and excited,’ Olivia, a enterprise developer, stated.

‘It was a daring transfer, flying to a different nation for a date however my instinct advised me it was the suitable resolution. I used to be desirous to see the place this distinctive connection would lead.’

Thomas Phillips and Olivia Tapper, who flew 800 miles from Sweden to the UK for his or her first date(image: Jam Press/Thomas Phillips and Ol)

Olivia admitted that the space between the UK and Sweden, alongside together with her demanding profession, made her query pursuing the connection however ‘there was one thing intriguing about Thomas that made [her] need to keep up a correspondence’.

Thomas, CEO of Pet Portraits, added: ‘I used to be fairly irritated when our first date didn’t occur. Our chemistry was plain, and lacking that chance was irritating.

‘I realised that to make this work, we wanted to take a position time in attending to know one another via frequent FaceTime calls.

‘Each of us have been severe about discovering life companions, not simply informal dates, and that deepened our connection quickly.’

Thomas and Olivia met head to head for the primary time on the airport, when he picked her up in his automobile and the pair drove again to his hometown, simply two hours away.

Thomas Phillips and Olivia Tapper bought engaged a 12 months after their first date (Image: Jam Press/Thomas Phillips and Ol)

Regardless of the potential awkwardness of a 100-mile drive from London to Poole, the pair clicked.

Olivia stated: ‘It was a state of affairs that might have been very awkward nevertheless it turned out to be an incredible journey.

‘We mentioned every part from enterprise ambitions to non-public goals, and the connection was plain.’

After only one extra go to to see Thomas, Olivia give up her job and moved to the UK completely, and he or she now works for her accomplice’s firm as head of progress and operations.

Olivia stated: ‘Asking Thomas about exclusivity was daunting, however his easy “sure” was all I wanted to listen to. ‘It solidified my resolution to take a position on this relationship.

‘Whereas I used to be thriving in my position as a strategic enterprise developer, I craved extra fast progress and a life-style that supplied flexibility and journey.’

Thomas Philipps stated their chemistry was ‘plain’ (image: Jam Press/Thomas Phillips and Ol)

Thomas added: ‘Her willingness to commit and make an effort for our relationship gave me the arrogance and assurance to maneuver ahead. That’s after I knew we had one thing particular that was value pursuing.’

Since their first date, the couple have gone from energy to energy – with Thomas even getting down on one knee after a 12 months.

The couple even have ‘weekly relationship opinions’ which they are saying has helped them develop their connection in such a brief time period.

Now, they plan to maneuver throughout the pond collectively whereas they eagerly put together for his or her wedding ceremony.

Olivia added: ‘Life has been a whirlwind of pleasure and progress. Nurturing our bond via open and trustworthy communication has been key.

The drive the couple accomplished on their first date from London to Poole (Image: Google Maps/ Alice Giddings)

‘Our weekly relationship opinions have develop into a cornerstone of our connection, preserving us grounded and in sync.

‘I initially thought working and residing collectively would pose challenges nevertheless it’s been surprisingly straightforward and gratifying.’

Thomas added: ‘The prospect of constructing our empire collectively fills me with pleasure and happiness.

‘I’m actually content material with the trail we’re on and desirous to see what the longer term holds for us.’

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