Queer Love Stories
When she looked into my eyes and told me I was sexy, I fell apart.
Welcome to Queer Love Stories, a series dedicated to celebrating the power and joy of LGBTQ+ relationships.
Fast-forward to 2023, and the happily married pair are approaching their second wedding anniversary.
Naturally we wanted to know more.
They had to do so separately and couldnt share their answers with each other.
Get ready to be in your feels.
So how did you meet?
Caroline:I was an awkward and lanky teenager at my first house party.
Someone had thrown up on my hoodie and my best friend was making out with a guy I liked.
So, I sat in the corner crying while drinking disgustingly cheap vodka.
Nat:We met at a house party in 2005.
She was crying and I wanted to know why, and see if I could cheer her up.
We ended up spending the entire night together, singing metal songs and drinking poorly mixed vodka lemonades.
What was your first date like?
Caroline:Icant remember if we even had one.
Although, I do remember us eating a severely undercooked lasagne on the floor of my bedroom one time.
The cheesecake, however, was one we will never forget.
What were your first impressions?
She always had a fag hanging out of her mouth and also sang beautifully.
Nat:I just remember that I couldnt stop staring at her eyes.
And I still cant.
How long have you been together?
Caroline:Officially, 13 years, though we dated for a few months when we were younger.
We never count that, though, because it was a weird and turbulent teenage time.
Nat:This year will be 13 years!
Nat:Sexy, stylish, and cute.
If you could choose a song that reminds you of your partner, what would it be?
We listened to a lot of depressing s*it back in the day.
Also, Ohio Is For Lovers by Hawthorne Heights.
Bloody hell, thats a throwback.
Nat:Tears Dont Fall by Bullet For My Valentine.
Whats your favourite memory with your partner?
Caroline:Weve been together so long we have a million, but probably the day we got married.
I dont think she ever thought this was a reality that she could live.
Also, getting locked out of my cousins house while we were in Los Angeles was pretty funny.
She fell down the stairs while trying to use her Monzo card to break in to the house.
We cackled for what felt like hours.
Nat:This is areallyhard one as weve shared so many ridiculously good memories together.
I would say right up there would be the day we got married.
Whats the worst thing youve argued about, and how did you make up?
Caroline:We only ever really argue about food.
Im really indecisive and she gets stressed with me.
Usually because she cant make a decision as to what to eat, and I end up getting hangry.
The resolution is I cook something yummy, and we both calm the f- down.
When is your anniversary, whats your partners favourite colour and film?
Caroline:December 18, 2009 is the day we got together.
September 18, 2021, was our wedding day.
I think her favourite is green or turquoise, and she loves theHarry Potterfilms but also lovesHackers.
Nat:We got together on December 18, 2009, and got married September 18, 2021.
She doesnt have a favourite colour, and Ithinkher favourite film isFight Club.
Did you get them right?
My favourite film isLabyrinth.
What were your green flags when you first met?
Caroline:I saw how caring and considerate she was to those around her which I really appreciated.
When she looked into my eyes and told me she thought I was sexy, I fell apart.
Nat:She completely understood my sense of humour, and has the exact same.
What is your partners best attribute?
Caroline:Shes very empathetic and has an immense amount of love in her heart.
Nat:Her mind, and the way it works.
I love the way that she thinks.
What would you say your partner brings out in you?
Caroline:As cheesy as it sounds, she makes me realise Im worthy of love.
She makes me feel seen and heard.
She also always encourages my creative side, which I love.
How does your partner make you feel accepted?
Caroline:For a long time I couldnt come to terms with my sexuality.
I lied about it so much because I couldnt fathom the idea of being with a woman.
Being with her made me realise that I loved Nat the human as well as Nat the woman.
Now, I love the idea of being with a female, because the connection.
And secondly, I feel seen and heard by her, always.
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This article was originally published onFeb.
