Two Kent State University students who went viral this month when it was revealed they’ve been keeping up a Tinder flirtation for three years finally met in person on Tuesday’s episode of Good Morning America. “This is a dream come true. I can’t believe I’m seeing her right now,” 22-year-old Josh Avsec said when meeting 21-year-old Michelle Arendas. Added Arendas, “This has been unreal.”
Here’s a sample of their messages that Josh share don Twitter recently:
Hahahaha one day I’m going to meet this girl and it’s going to be epic. Look at the dates of our tinder texts. pic.twitter.com/DASQK4c5cX
— Josh Avsec (@Wes_03) July 8, 2017
After their messages went viral, Tinder also offered to pay for them to meet in person in Maui. Arendas said on GMA about that upcoming trip, “My only expectation is to enjoy our trip and enjoy getting to know each other. I can absolutely not wait to be on the beach.”
Watch it all go down: