Meet Campus Cutie Couple Jake Eckert ’17 and Savannah Dominguez ’17!
How did you meet?
SD: We first met through a mutual friend and we happened to live in the same building. He was very intimidating at first but we eventually started talking and all was fine.
JE: She lived a floor above me in Winchester last year, and we met through mutual friends.
Who initiated the first kiss?
SD: I’m pretty sure Jake initiated the first kiss.
JE: I’m pretty sure I did, I think she was on the phone at the time.
How long have you been dating?
SD: We’ve been seeing each other for over a year.
What has been your most memorable date?
SD: The weekend we went to Rhode Island! We stayed over night, went to a drive in movie and the beach.
JE: When we went to Rhode Island! We rented a hotel room and went to the beach and did other things all on our own like real adults.
What is your favorite thing about your significant other?
SD: My favorite thing about Jake is that I always feel safe when I’m with him.
JE: I can trust Savvy with anything and in any situation.
Who said “I love you” first?
SD: I said I love you first.
How do you resolve arguments?
SD: Depends on what we are arguing about, but usually, we have to talk about the problems a couple times before we can figure out a solution.
JE: What arguments?
Do you have any advice to give to new couples?
SD: Literally communication is the key, you can’t thrive or grow or change without it.
JE: Just be honest with each other, it makes things much, much easier.
What celebrity couple are your “goals?”
SD: I personally don’t have a celebrity couples goal because I’m used to hearing one of my friends say we’re her goal.
JE: Pffftt, celebrities look at US for goals.