{"id":88016,"date":"2023-11-25T08:07:45","date_gmt":"2023-11-25T08:07:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebritytidings.com\/?p=88016"},"modified":"2023-11-25T08:07:45","modified_gmt":"2023-11-25T08:07:45","slug":"i-flew-800-miles-to-meet-my-hinge-date","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebritytidings.com\/lifestyle\/i-flew-800-miles-to-meet-my-hinge-date\/","title":{"rendered":"I flew 800 miles to meet my Hinge date"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>I flew 800 miles from London to Sweden to meet my Hinge date &#8211; it was love at first sight and now we&#8217;re engaged<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Olivia, 28, and Thomas, 31, overcame a 800-mile distance and are now engaged<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>READ MORE: Expert&#8217;s magic rule to know when you have found &#8216;the one&#8217;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A woman who flew 800 miles to meet her Hinge date said the leap of faith has paid off, as the couple are now engaged.<\/p>\n<p>Olivia Tapper, 28, matched with her now-fianc\u00e9 Thomas Philipps, 31, from Poole, Dorset, when he was visiting her native country of Sweden.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>After connecting on the dating app, Olivia said the duo immediately hit it off and wasted no time in arranging a physical date so they could learn more about each other.<\/p>\n<p>But the road to true love hit a snag when after organising to meet up, Thomas accidentally got his dates mixed up and had to fly back to Britain, meaning the couple&#8217;s first date was cancelled.<\/p>\n<p>The business developer &#8216;eager&#8217; to follow her heart, made the bold move to hop on a plane to the UK.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/11\/20\/11\/78014545-12770193-Olivia_Tapper_28_matched_with_her_fianc_Thomas_Philipps_31_on_Hi-m-59_1700480063287.jpg\" height=\"1032\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Olivia Tapper, 28, matched with her fianc\u00e9 Thomas Philipps, 31, on Hinge before deciding to fly from Sweden to London for their first date (Pictured: The happy couple pose together)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/11\/20\/11\/78014537-12770193-Olivia_matched_with_Thomas_when_he_was_visiting_her_native_count-m-60_1700480076636.jpg\" height=\"712\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Olivia matched with Thomas when he was visiting her native country of Sweden (Pictured: The couple with their dog Leo)<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;It was a bold move, flying to another country for a date but my intuition told me it was the right decision&#8217; said Olivia.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;I was a blend of nervous and excited. I was eager to see where this unique connection would lead&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p>Things progressed quickly for the pair, who were immediately taken aback by a flaming chemistry.<\/p>\n<p>Both Olivia and Thomas longed to take things to the next level and without further ado, Olivia decided to take matters into her own hands.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In August 2022, the soon-to-be bride forged ahead and booked a ticket to the UK, hoping it would pay off &#8211; despite initial reservations.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;The distance between the UK and Sweden, coupled with my demanding career, made me question whether to continue our conversations&#8217; said Olivia.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;But there was something intriguing about Thomas that made me want to keep in touch&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p>The couple came face-to-face for the first time when Thomas whisked her away from the airport in his car, and the pair drove back to his hometown, just two hours away.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/11\/20\/11\/78014555-12770193-Olivia_a_business_developer_was_eager_to_follow_her_heart_after_-a-51_1700479965266.jpg\" height=\"698\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Olivia, a business developer, was &#8216;eager&#8217; to follow her heart after the pair hit it off online<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/11\/20\/11\/78014553-12770193-Thomas_said_of_his_sweetheart_Her_willingness_to_commit_and_make-a-52_1700479965267.jpg\" height=\"687\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Thomas said of his sweetheart: &#8216;Her willingness to commit and make an effort for our relationship gave me the confidence and assurance to move forward&#8217;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/11\/20\/11\/78014551-12770193-The_couple_came_face_to_face_for_the_first_time_when_Thomas_whis-a-53_1700479965268.jpg\" height=\"847\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>The couple came face-to-face for the first time when Thomas whisked her away from the airport in his car, and the pair drove back to his hometown, just two hours away<\/p>\n<p>Despite the potential awkwardness of a 100-mile drive, the pair clicked and said their connection was &#8216;undeniable&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p>Olivia added: &#8216;Our first face-to-face meeting was during a lengthy drive from London to Poole.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;It was a situation that could have been very awkward but it turned out to be an amazing journey.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;We discussed everything from business ambitions to personal dreams, and the connection was undeniable&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p>Thomas, the CEO of Pet Portraits, couldn&#8217;t have put it better himself: &#8216;Our chemistry was undeniable&#8217; he said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;I was quite annoyed when our first date didn&#8217;t happen and missing that opportunity was frustrating.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/11\/20\/11\/78014549-12770193-Thomas_the_CEO_of_Pet_Portraits_said_the_couple_s_chemistry_was_-a-54_1700479965269.jpg\" height=\"665\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Thomas, the CEO of Pet Portraits said the couple&#8217;s chemistry was &#8216;undeniable&#8217;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/11\/20\/11\/78014547-12770193-The_future_Mr_and_Mrs_Phillips_have_already_expanded_their_famil-a-55_1700479965270.jpg\" height=\"847\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>The future Mr and Mrs Phillips have already expanded their family, with the addition of their pup Leo<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;I realised that to make this work, we needed to invest time in getting to know each other through frequent FaceTime calls.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Both of us were serious about finding life partners, not just casual dates, and that deepened our connection rapidly.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Her willingness to commit and make an effort for our relationship gave me the confidence and assurance to move forward.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;That&#8217;s when I knew we had something special that was worth pursuing&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p>After one more visit to see Thomas, Olivia quit her job as a strategic business developer and moved to the UK permanently.<\/p>\n<p>After all, maintaining a cross-border relationship required &#8216;a lifestyle that offered flexibility and travel&#8217; said Olivia.<\/p>\n<p>And since their first date last year, the couple have gone from strength to strength,\u00a0 with Thomas even getting down on one knee after a year.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/11\/20\/11\/78014557-12770193-The_couple_are_still_weary_of_the_whirlwind_romance_and_have_res-a-57_1700479965272.jpg\" height=\"707\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>The couple are still weary of the &#8216;whirlwind&#8217; romance and have resorted to weekly relationship reviews, which they say has helped them grow their connection in a short period of time<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/11\/20\/11\/78014543-12770193-Here_Leo_is_pictured_posing_from_the_camera_at_the_couple_s_home-a-56_1700479965271.jpg\" height=\"847\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Here, Leo is pictured posing from the camera at the couple&#8217;s home, who now live their full time<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/11\/20\/11\/78014541-12770193-Things_have_progressed_quickly_for_the_pair_and_they_eagerly_ant-a-58_1700479965273.jpg\" height=\"847\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Things have progressed quickly for the pair and they eagerly anticipate moving to the USA with Leo<\/p>\n<p>Becoming the future Mrs Phillips was not something Olivia took lightly however, and said broaching the topic initially felt &#8216;daunting&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p>She said: &#8216;Asking Thomas about exclusivity was daunting, but his straightforward &#8220;yes&#8221; was all I needed to hear. It solidified my decision to invest in this relationship&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p>The couple are still weary of the &#8216;whirlwind&#8217; romance and have resorted to weekly relationship reviews, which they say has helped them grow their connection in a short period of time.<\/p>\n<p>Now, they plan to make a big move across the pond together.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Life has been a whirlwind of joy and growth&#8217; said Olivia.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;We&#8217;re eagerly preparing for our wedding and planning our future in the USA.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Nurturing our bond through open and honest communication has been key.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Our weekly relationship reviews have become a cornerstone of our connection, keeping us grounded and in sync.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;I initially thought working and living together would pose challenges but it&#8217;s been surprisingly easy and enjoyable&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p>Thomas added: &#8216;The prospect of building our empire together fills me with excitement and happiness.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;I am truly content with the path we are on and eager to see what the future holds for us&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/femail\/article-12770193\/I-flew-800-miles-London-Sweden-meet-Hinge-date-love-sight-engaged.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I flew 800 miles from London to Sweden to meet my Hinge date &#8211; 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