He knew the second he saw her that he wanted to be with her for the rest of his life. Everyone thought it was a childish crush, but his heart never led him astray.
How could they stay together when everyone thought they were too young to know what being in love meant? They managed to prove everyone was wrong - and here is how they live today, many years after their first meeting.
It All Started Twenty Years Ago
Matt Grodsky was in preschool when he met Laura Grodsky. Even though he was only three years old, he knew he was in love.
“One of my very first memories is of being three years old and standing up in front of my pre-school class, declaring that I would marry her someday.” While everyone thought they were a cute couple of kids, their love story would stand the test of time.
They Were Best Friends
The couple started as best friends. “Laura taught me how to ride the swings, draw rolling hills, and the 'right way' to eat string cheese properly.” Was this the foundation to love?
All Matt knew was that Laura was his best friend and the person he looked forward to seeing every day. Their childhood is filled with memories they will cherish forever.
They Got Into Mischief Together
The couple remembers playing hide-n-seek and getting into trouble at school for not sleeping during naptime. Matt remembers no matter what mischief they got up to, Laura was always smiling and laughing.
He couldn’t imagine a day without her, but suddenly they drifted apart. The kids went to different activities and classes and eventually stopped hanging out. Was this the end of the road for their love?
Nothing Would Stand In Their Way
The pair lost touch, but Matt never stopped thinking about the girl who stole his heart. Eventually, he knew she would come back into his life, but he never guessed how!
The pair didn’t see each other until a serendipitous reunion years later. It turned out they had a mutual friend who planned a surprise reunion. Suddenly, Matt was staring into the eyes of the girl he had given his heart to almost ten years earlier.
A Lot Of Time Had Passed
While the two teens stood in front of each other at the party, one thing was clear to Matt: Laura was still the love of his life! He couldn’t believe how quickly his heart was beating and knew he would do anything to be near her.
Laura couldn’t believe how handsome the boy she used to eat string cheese with had become. She already felt her pulse racing but didn’t want to rush anything. Matt didn’t have a moment to waste and surprise everyone two weeks later.
All it Took Was Two Weeks
In Highschool, relationships were usually started in the first period and over before the end of the day. Matt wasn’t like other teenage boys. He didn’t want to date other girls. After two weeks, he took Laura’s hands and said five magical words.
He wanted to be official, and he wanted everyone else to take this relationship as seriously as he did. It was time to put a title on his feelings since he was three years old.
Will You Be My Girlfriend?
After two weeks of dating in high school, Matt decided to make things official. He asked Laura to be his girlfriend, and she excitedly said yes. They eagerly went through the highs and lows of high school romance together, dreaming of going to the same college.
The universe was ready to throw another wrench in the plan. When acceptance letters rolled out, the young couple was devastated to realize they would go to different schools. Was this a love that could last long distances?
Four Years Of Long Distance
The couple made it work and proved all of their family and friends wrong by seeing each other as often as they could. Was it possible to meet your soul mate at three years old?
The couple knew a lot of people were skeptical. They didn’t listen to the negativity and focused on staying happy and true to each other. In 2015, everything about their relationship was about to change.
Popping A Big Question
Since he was three years old, Matt had known that he would marry Laura, but it wasn’t until 2015 that he began to plan the perfect proposal. He knew it would have to capture their unique relationship and have one special prop.
He couldn’t think of doing this anywhere else and kept his fingers crossed that Laura would say yes! After fifteen years together, was it possible Laura didn’t know if she wanted to spend the rest of her life with him?
Going Back To Where It All Started
Matt decided to propose to Laura at their elementary school. They both still lived in the same town they grew up in, and it was the perfect place to take the next step in their relationship.
The day came, and Matt was a nervous wreck. He was convinced he had forgotten the ring or would lose his nerve. Lucky for him, everything went smoothly up until Laura’s answer.
A Rollercoaster Of Emotions
Laura couldn’t believe what was happening when Matt dropped down on one knee. From the first day in preschool, he knew she was the one he would spend the rest of his life with. The couple had talked about this day for years, but now that it was here - how did Laura feel?
Laura burst into tears and happily said yes! She loved Matt with all her heart and couldn’t imagine a relationship without him. The two got to work planning their special day that they had dreamed about for almost twenty years.
It Was Like A Fairytale
Everyone that knew Matt and Laura was excited to watch them walk down the aisle. It was a beautiful ceremony for the happy couple and their proud parents. They had already been through so much, but did they want the same future?
Laura was eager to start a family, but Matt was on the fence. He still felt like a kid and didn’t think he was ready for the extra responsibility. There was no way he could let Laura down, but this next step would change everything.
The Couple Loves To Travel
For now, they just wanted to enjoy their lives as husband and wife. It was exciting to have a new title after almost twenty years together. The couple felt closer than ever and decided to take a small step towards growing their family.
It wasn’t what people expected, but they were only prepared to go so far. It came with four legs instead of two, but it was the perfect addition to their humble home.
They Got A Furbaby
The couple excitedly showed off their dog on all social media platforms. It was a furbaby before they decided to have a baby and the perfect addition to their family. Laura and Matt were still focused on their careers and wondered what would change when they had kids.
They had spent over twenty years together and knew each other better than they knew themselves. It was time for the next big challenge.
Locked Down Love
The couple shared their struggles and surprises that happened over the 2020 pandemic. One massive surprise they announced was they were pregnant. After keeping their friends and family in the dark for months, they were finally welcoming a new addition.
It was so exciting, and Matt couldn’t wait to be a father. Everything felt picture-perfect, and Laura’s friends knew exactly what to do next!
A Baby Shower Surprise
Laura’s friends threw her a gorgeous baby shower, and everyone was excited to welcome the new baby in 2021. They counted the days, and the couple kept quiet about the gender or name.
Finally, the big day arrived, and everyone received the big news! She was here!! It was time to meet Matt and Laura’s daughter.
Welcome To The World, Baby Girl!
Their daughter Lily was born to two parents who defied everyone's expectations of young love. She was born to two parents that would always nurture her dreams and never tell her she was too young to understand her emotions.
Laura and Matt had two important guests they wanted to meet their daughter. These two women were significant to their love story, but did they feel the same way?
Visiting With Old Teachers
Ms. Nichole and Ms. Debbie were Matt and Laura’s elementary school teachers. From day one, these two women had seen how enamored Matt was with Laura and even remember joking about the romance at the time.
It seemed everyone that had seen the children together knew this wasn’t just a tiny crush. It’s so rare to witness a powerful connection that Matt and Laura were approached to share their story with the world.
Sharing Their Story On Social Media
Thewaywemet on Instagram highlights unbelievable love stories from across the world. Several couples write how their love story shaped their lives or the various hurdles they overcame in their own words.
Matt and Laura were honored when the platform reached out. They love to tell their fantastic tale and inspire others to believe in true love! You never know who could be right in front of you the whole time.