London Love Stories: meet Tom Forster and Courtney Warner

"We like going to meditation events and vegan restaurants together," say Tom and Courtney

Jobs: executive assistant, and co-founder of plant-based protein brand Fit Delis (fitdelis.com)

Ages: Courtney is 27, Tom is 33

Live: Bexley and Eltham

Time together: nine months

Status: official

The meet-cute

Courtney: We first met at the Eastern Electrics Festival in Morden when I was 21. We were aware of each other through friends of friends but we spoke properly years later through Instagram. I initiated the conversation by asking for a personal trainer but we lost contact — then we spoke again a few months later.

The chat-up line

Tom: We ended up in a flirty conversation on Instagram. I think my chat-up line was: “Whichever trainer you’ve used, they’ve done a great job — you look great!”

The first date

Tom: I’m not really into the normal style of dates — dinner and drinks are boring. I asked Courtney to come on a walk through Greenwich Park with me and my dogs but surprised her with a picnic packed full of some of my favourite Fit Delis dishes: smoothie bowls, overnight oats and on-the-go protein balls. I think she enjoyed it as she hasn’t stopped drinking Fit Delis since.

She wasn’t my normal type at all but she was stunning and we had similar passions when it came to music, wellbeing, food and exploring the natural world.

First impressions

Courtney: Tom wasn’t my usual type on paper — at first glance I thought it was a case of opposites attract, but it turns out we are basically the same person. We clicked instantly. He supports me in everything I do, though his sweet tooth makes me eat more sweet things than I should.

The dating game

Tom: We like going to meditation and inspirational events together, and love checking out different vegan restaurants.

Lunch at by CHLOE in Covent Garden is a favourite and we love walks through the various parks in London, especially Greenwich.

Moving in

Tom: We both live separately but see each other daily — Courtney is practically camped out in my flat now. We’re in the process of buying our first home together and can’t wait to exchange.

Next steps

Tom: Now our plan is to travel and build a small brand together. We want to start a fashion label that helps to raise the profile for, and awareness of, positive psychology and mental health.

To tell your love story, email londonlovestories@standard.co.uk

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