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\u00a0In 2023, Ben and Diogo made it off the apps and into each other\u2019s arms \u2013 and now they\u2019ve even immortalised it on a plate.<\/span><\/p>\n

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HINGE<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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76% of LGBTQIA+ Hinge daters wish they had seen more examples of healthy LGBTQIA+ relationships in the media growing up \u2013\u00a0 which is why it\u2019s important to celebrate queer love whenever we can.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Enter: Ben and Diogo.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Originally from Manchester, Ben moved to London to study graphic design with a dream of becoming an art director. Diogo is originally from Portugal and moved to London four years ago, where he completed an MA in music production.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The couple \u2013 who are 25 and 23, respectively \u2013 first met on Hinge back in March 2023. However, this wasn\u2019t the first time they matched. This actually took place six months before, with Ben messaging Diogo, and Diogo committing the cardinal sin of ~not replying~.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Luckily, however, when Diogo liked Ben half a year later, there wasn\u2019t too much hard feeling. After some back-and-forth, they quickly wound up going on a date to a Camden pub. Adorably, they got on well from the off-set, with Diogo loving Ben\u2019s smile and Ben noting how well the conversation flowed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For their second date, Ben made Diogo a home-cooked meal and Diogo turned up with flowers. It wasn\u2019t long (two months!) before they made it official \u2013 and they did so in the cutest way.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ben\u2019s Hinge prompt, which Diogo replied to, told the story of his coming out \u2013 when he cooked his parents a \u201ccoming out pie\u201d with the words \u2018I\u2019m gay\u2019 spelt out in wilted spinach on top. <\/span><\/p>\n

In order to take the relationship to the next level, Ben riffed off of this earlier detail from his and Diogo\u2019s digital meet-cute \u2013 spelling out \u201cbe my boyfriend?\u201d in alphabet potatoes and presenting it to Diogo. Of course, Diogo said yes!<\/span><\/p>\n

Now, over a year later after meeting on Hinge, they\u2019re still a couple. They describe their relationship as a harmonious blend of creativity, mutual respect and appreciation for each other\u2019s individuality. And to mark their one-year anniversary, Ben gave Diogo a cheeky nod to their early days: a plate printed with the iconic alphabet potato proposal. Because why stop at alphabet potatoes when you can make it <\/span>dinnerware<\/span><\/i> official?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Looking towards the future, they\u2019re excited to continue growing and exploring together. Recently, Diogo took Ben to Portugal to meet his family and friends, a trip that turned out to be incredibly special for both of them. Now that they\u2019ve shared that meaningful experience, they\u2019re looking ahead to what\u2019s next: moving in together, traveling, and navigating the ups and downs of life together.<\/span><\/p>\n

Looking to find your own queer love story? Try out Hinge for yourself by downloading <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

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