Queer Love Stories
This has been the most transformative 12 months of my life.
Naturally we wanted to know more.
So how did you two lovebirds actually meet?
Char:Through Instagram!
Skye will forever argue that she made the first move so well go with that!
Skye:We actually met through Instagram.
We started out supporting each others posts and I eventually sent her a DM and got a conversation started.
What was your first date like?
What were your first impressions?
Char:I thought she looked just like her pictures, if not better.
It was the first date Id been on that I felt wow, this really could be the one.
First impressions were she was everything I wanted in a partner and I was so intrigued by her.
I wanted to know more.
What date did you make your relationship official, and whats your partners favourite colour and film?
Char:April 15.
We both dont have a favourite colour, and Skyes favourite film isMrs Doubtfire.
Skye:April 15.
Neither of us actually have a favourite colour, and Chars favourite film isShrek.
Did you get them right?
How long have you been together?
Char:Just over a year!
Describe your partner in three words
Char:Pure, sexy, and serendipitous.
Skye:Sexy, caring, and unapologetic.
If you could choose a song that reminds you of your partner, what would it be?
Char:Snoh AalegrasSomeone Like You.
Skye:Snoh AalegrasSomeone Like You.
Whats your favourite memory with your partner?
Char:The first time we said we loved each other.
It was clumsy and cute, but so pure.
Skye:Our first Christmas together.
She made it so special for me.
Its usually a time filled with so much loneliness for me but she made it magical.
It was peaceful and filled with so much love.
I cooked us a beautiful meal and we just enjoyed each others company.
It was the best Christmas Ive ever had.
What were the green flags when you first met?
Also her age and independence was a green flag.
And the fact that we were so aligned in what stages of our lives we were at.
Skye:Wanting the same things for our futures.
Whats your partners best attribute?
Char:Her pure heart.
Skye:Her ability and capacity for love, support, and belief that better days are to come.
And her utter selflessness.
What would you say your partner brings out in you?
Char:My inner child.
Skye:A softness I havent been able to safely express and stand proudly in my entire life.
How does your partner make you feel accepted?
Skye:Char supports me in whatever I want to do.
She motivates me, and encourages, and loves me through every aspect of my identity.
Do you have a joy-filled love story that youd like to share with Bustle UK?
Email jessica.morgan@bustle.com with Queer Love Stories in the subject line to be featured.
This article was originally published onJune 4, 2022
