Story

The stars aligned for us in 2023 when we met through a dating app. Despite living 70km apart we found ourselves brought together sharing our vegan values, interest in musicals and music, passion for running, and appreciation of dogs. We soon realised that we might in fact be soul mates! By February we met up for our first run.

Mid-run at Frencham Littlepond

Our first date was off to a running start at Frencham Littlepond National Trust.

Within our first year together we…

Kayaking in Criccieth

Kayaked in Criccieth

Abi, Teddy and James at the beach.

Dog walked in Dorset

Abi and James by the Eiffel Tower

Toured the Tour Eiffel

Abi and James by lake Annecy

Holidaying in France - including a trip to lake Annecy

We wrapped up 2023 moving into our home in Devon

Abi, Teddy and James at 6 The Signals

Our home in Feniton (Devon)

Since then, we have

Abi and Teddy on the egg chair

Furnished our home

Wellies and Teddy

Explored our local trails

Abi, James & Teddy at the beach

Made many trips to Exmouth beach

Engagement photo.

And got engaged! Our proposal at Stourhead National Trust, Wiltshire


Published: 10 April, 2025

Updated: 8 November, 2025