The moment I knew: He quoted my favourite TV show. I blurted out, ‘Marry me!’
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Key context: <p>On <strong>Anthony Ashdown’s</strong> first date with Jake, their mutual love of nerd culture felt revolutionary. Then Jake referenced a catchphrase from The Golden Girls.</p><ul><li><p>Find more stories from <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/series/the-moment-i-knew">the moment I knew series</a></p></li></ul><p>Picture it. Sydney. 2015. I had weathered a nasty breakup the previous year. I had often compromised a lot of who I was and what I enjoyed to keep the other person happy. Post-breakup, I decided I would never change who I was for anyone else ever again.</p><p>I got on the apps and matched with Jake, a handsome young man 10 years younger than me. We chatted on Grindr and planned to meet for coffee and then spend the afternoon at Cronulla beach.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/nov/15/the-moment-i-knew-he-quoted-my-favourite-tv-show">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
On Anthony Ashdown’s first date with Jake, their mutual love of nerd culture felt revolutionary. Then Jake referenced a catchphrase from The Golden Girls.Find more stories from the moment I knew seriesPicture it. Sydney. 2015. I had weathered a nasty breakup the previous year. I had often compromised a lot of who I was and what I enjoyed to keep the other person happy. Post-breakup, I decided I would never change who I was for anyone else ever again.I got on the apps and matched with Jake, a handsome young man 10 years younger than me. We chatted on Grindr and planned to meet for coffee and then spend the afternoon at Cronulla beach. Continue reading...
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