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A pandemic romance
A pandemic romance
A pandemic romance
Tuesday 29th November 2022
Discover Bec and Freya's unique pandemic romance, navigating love across borders with creativity and resilience.
25 minutes
Inspiring
Hopeful
Authentic
Engaging
Romantic
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Get the buttons here!Love in Lockdown: Bec and Freya's Pandemic Romance
Episode Overview
- Bec and Freya's romance began with a flirty emoji exchange.
- They maintained their relationship through virtual dates during lockdown.
- Bec surprised Freya by visiting her in New Zealand amid travel restrictions.
- Their love story continued as they lived together for a year.
- They overcame the challenges of long-distance and pandemic-related obstacles.
"Oh God, what if I fall in love with a poet from New Zealand?"
How do people find hope in the darkest times? Bec and Freya's story is a testament to the resilience of love in the face of a global pandemic. What started as a cheeky emoji exchange blossomed into a romance that transcended borders and lockdowns. This episode of 'Days Like These' captures their unconventional journey from online flirtation to a full-blown relationship.
Bec, an Aussie comedy writer, and Freya, a Kiwi poet, navigated their budding romance through virtual dates and heartfelt gestures, like hand-drawn maps and marathon video calls. Their first face-to-face meeting was fraught with nerves and excitement, as they finally shared a kiss after months of yearning. But the pandemic's unpredictability kept them apart until Bec's spontaneous decision to surprise Freya in New Zealand.
What followed was a year of living together in Wellington, an unexpected twist that brought them closer than ever. Now settled in Sydney, their love story continues to defy odds, proving that sometimes, taking a leap of faith pays off. If you've ever wondered how love can flourish amidst chaos, this tale will leave you inspired and hopeful. Could this be the ultimate pandemic romance?