Queer Love Stories
“I knew he was the one from the moment I saw his photo.”
Welcome to Queer Love Stories, a series dedicated to celebrating the power and joy of LGBTQ+ relationships.
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 first meet?
Petros:We met online before there were any dating apps were showing our age now!
This was back in 2008.
I couldnt escape that beauty.
Rissi:Online, nearly 15 years ago!
What was your first date like?
I met him at the station and that beauty wasreal.
During the date, he did not shut up!
He talked so much, which later I found was because he was nervous.
But for me to still be mesmerised with someone who talked too much, says a lot.
On the first date we were gentleman, and only went to first base.
Rissi:It was really sweet.
I was quite nervous and apparently I spoke a lot, though I dont really remember.
We had a coffee and walked around London on a freezing December night.
What were your first impressions?
Petros:He was beautiful and handsome, andsopolite.
I thought this guy is gonna go far.
But Im a sucker for pretty guys and those big green eyes got me straight away.
Rissi:I knew he was the one from the moment I saw his photo online.
First impressions matched what I was expecting.
How long have you been together?
Petros:Weve been together 14 years now, and married for 10.
I still cant believe its been that long!
Rissi:Nearly 15 years.
Describe your partner in three words?
Petros:Pretty, responsible, and ambitious.
Rissi:Fun, loyal, and sexy.
What song reminds you of your partner?
Petros:Just Dance by Lady Gaga is our song.
Whats your favourite memory with your partner?
Petros:Oh, there are plenty.
The day I proposed to him, the day we got the keys to our house.
But basically any time that I make him belly laugh.
What is your anniversary, and your partners favourite colour and film?
Did you get them right?
Petros:My favourite films areInterstellarandHereditary!
Rissi:My favourite movie is a Swedish film calledAs It Is In Heaven.
Whats the worst thing youve argued about?
Petros:We actually dont argue that much, which is great.
We started to argue in front of a friend and we both left.
Now we barely go out, so that doesn’t happen any more.
What were your green flags when you first met?
Petros:He listened to me and didnt just ask questions for the sake of asking.
He was actually interested in my responses.
He was, and still is, family orientated and also his smile.
I love positive people who dont take things too seriously.
What is your partners best attribute?
Petros:Hes a listener and generally takes interest in people.
He always wants to help people, too.
Physically, his eyes, his belly laugh, and his butt.
Rissi:That he is always happy and always sees the positive side of things.
What would you say your partner brings out in you?
Petros:He definitely brings out my ambition.
He encourages me to push boundaries and be out of my comfort zone, especially professionally.
He also convinced me to start up my YouTube Channel.
Rissi:He makes me stress out less, smile more, and enjoy life.
I wouldnt be able to live without him.
How does your partner make you feel accepted?
Were both accepted by our families which is such a relief and something we dont have to think about.
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This article was originally published onFeb.
