[post_page_title]Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins – then[/post_page_title]
Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins’ love story is one that spans all the way back to first grade. That’s when the duo reportedly first met, although they didn’t begin dating at that point. It was some years later in high school that they became an item, and their relationship wasn’t without its difficulties.
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They actually broke up and contemplated marrying other people after graduation. However, after Akins split with her partner, Rhett decided to bite the bullet and reignite their romance. It was the best decision he ever made.