Tom Daley And Boyfriend Dustin Lance Black Engaged: Is The Couple Hoping To Have Children?

British diver Tom Daley, who has built his reputation in the national and international diving competitions since he was 9-years old, got engaged to his long-time boyfriend Dustin Lance Black in early October.

The engagement news was posted in the births, marriages, and deaths section in The Times newspaper. The statement reads, "The engagement is announced between Tom, son of Robert and Debra Daley Plymouth, and Lance, son of Jeff Bisch of Philadelphia and Anne Bisch of Lake Providence."

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After the announcement, Daley's mother revealed that the whole family is looking forward to the big day.

"They are going to wait until after the Olympic Games in Rio before they decide on the date of the wedding and where they want to marry." she added.

Not too long after the engagement, reports claimed that he had later openly talked about his future life with Black after they get married. Moreover, the 21-year old Olympic diver also admitted that he and black are already having thoughts about starting a family.

"He's very strict at his work, but the people he loves, he finds it very difficult to say anything. He wouldn't be able to shout at the kids or tell them off." said Daley.

He added, "I'd like to think it would be fun, but also try to teach them all the lessons they need to learn, that you don't get anything without hard work. I'd like to pass on the lessons I had in my childhood."

When being asked about his plans on settling down and starting a family, Daley explained "It could be in a year, five years, 10 years. I've always loved the thought of having kids. Ideally I'd like to have one of each."

Daley and Black have been together for two years already and are currently sharing a home in London.