In a revelation that defies all relationship rulebooks, Dragons' Den sensation Thomas Skinner has shared the astonishingly unconventional story of his whirlwind romance and marriage to wife Jemma.
The charismatic businessman, known for his infectious enthusiasm on the BBC hit show, dropped the bombshell that he proposed after knowing his now-wife for just twelve days – and his reason is as bizarre as it is heartwarming.
The Lightning-Fast Proposal
Skinner recounted the moment he decided Jemma was 'the one' with typical candour. "I said to her, 'Do you know what? I'm going to marry you.' She went, 'You're a lunatic.' I said, 'No, I'm not. I'm going to marry you.'"
His now-wife's reaction was one of sheer disbelief, a natural response to a proposal that would make even the most romantic souls baulk. Yet, Skinner's conviction was unshakable.
The 'Bizarre' Explanation Behind The Rush
So what prompted such a life-altering decision in under a fortnight? Skinner's logic was surprisingly pragmatic, albeit utterly unique.
"The reason I asked her to marry me so quickly was because I thought she was the most beautiful girl I'd ever seen in my life," he explained. "I thought, if I don't marry her, someone else will."
This fear of missing out on the love of his life overrode any traditional timeline for courtship. He saw something extraordinary and refused to let convention stand in his way.
From Doubt To 'I Do'
Despite Jemma's initial reaction, Skinner's relentless certainty eventually won her over. The couple tied the knot, cementing a partnership that has since thrived against the odds.
Now, they are proud parents, building a family and life together that all started with a gut feeling and a leap of faith that would make most people dizzy.
Skinner's story serves as a hilarious and touching reminder that when it comes to matters of the heart, sometimes the most unorthodox path leads to the perfect destination.
