When we met: "We met on the Central Line one Saturday afternoon a year and a half ago. We were making eye contact over our books."

Why I made the first move: "I knew once I got off the tube I would never see him again, so I had nothing to lose – even if he didn’t respond."

Making the first move: "I had never had such a strong feeling about someone that compelled me to do something like that before. Gone is the age of waiting for guys to make a move, go for it. You feel amazing afterwards because you have done something for you."

What I did: "I looked for a receipt to write my number on - first all I could find was a Tampax receipt! Eventually I found a suitable one and got ready to give it to him in a casual but sophisticated move as I got off the tube."

How I felt: "I was so nervous that as soon as the announcement came that the next stop was Oxford Circus, I got up, bright red, didn't say a word and thrust it in his face. Then had to stand by the door for about a minute (felt like a lifetime) when the tube rolled slowly into the station. I wanted the ground to swallow me up! When I off I was shaking from nerves."

How he responded: "He smiled and then tried not to look at me too much as I was so embarassed. That evening, he texted me and I was over the moon. Later, he said he was very pleasantly surprised and encouraged by my confidence."

How long we’ve been together: "18 months and counting, best relationship I have ever had and we are really happy."

Caroline proposed to boyfriend Philip

Caroline (30) is a project manager from South East London. She met her partner, Philip (34), on Guardiansoulmates.com. After being together for six years, Caroline popped the question to Phil. They have been married for a year. We asked her if she always made the first move…

Making the first move: Meet four women who took the initiative and pursued their partners