Woman "sworn off" British men matches on Hinge with Texan man on holiday

A woman "sworn off British men" after dead-end chat on dating apps went looking for love while on holiday in the US - and bagged a Texan husband after matching on Hinge.

Rachael St Clair, 33, was visiting family on a four-week trip to the States in June 2023 in Dallas when she decided to change her location settings on the dating app.

She matched with Michael St Clair, 30, a car valet, after being charmed by his smile and love for animals on his profile.

They met for their first date and spent nine hours together - going out for food, taking a cinema trip and walking around the neighbourhood where Rachael was staying.

Rachael loved Michael’s "old school chivalry" - after he gentlemanly opened doors for her and carried her things.

Falling head over heels for each other, the pair quickly became a couple and did long distance - with 4,604 miles between them - for 15 months before Michael proposed in front of their family and friends.

They tied the knot on February 14 this year at Michael’s grandparents’ home in Rowlett, Texas, and are waiting on Rachael's green card being approved before she is able to move to the States permanently.