‘It was more like a 'should we kiss?' awkward': Romantic gamer flies 1,500 to meet his Minecraft girlfriend, falls in love at first sight

The gaming community boasts of a tight-knit collection of nerds and geeks all gathering to do what they love best: Play games. While every schoolboy dreams of having a girlfriend who enjoys the same games as them, not every romantic can find this sort of true love. But for one lucky Minecraft player, he found the love of his life online as a teenager and now brags of their 8-year-long relationship that started with a goofy, sandbox, building blocks game. 

Back when he was a lonely high schooler surviving the school day and getting his driver's permit, u/Aqnqanad discovered the woman of his dreams while playing with some virtual blocks. While exploring a community of fellow Minecrafters, he fell in love with a girl across the country, falling in love sight unseen. 

Scroll for the gems of wisdom this gamer guy shares, shining a light on the building blocks that make up every successful relationship. So whether you're a gaming nerd or simply a romantic, u/Aqnqanad proves that love online is a create-your-own-adventure mystery as unique as the individuals who play the game.