Everyone’s familiar with Tinder and the various reasons for its use: dating, hookups, even searching for friends with similar interests. I‘m here to say, it turns out you’ve been using Tinder wrong this whole time!!!
Two seniors from Kent State University in Ohio, Michelle Arendas and Josh Avsec, matched on Tinder in 2014. Even though that’s three years ago, the two have messaged each other on the dating app this whole time and have yet to actually meet in real life.
Unlike other typical chats that happen practically instantaneously nowadays because of, you know, the internet and not having to wait for letters in the mail or someone on a horse to deliver a message, nearly all of Arendas and Avsecs’ messages have been sent months apart.
The ongoing joke began after Avsec started off the discussion with a simple “hey” and Arendas took two months to respond, citing phone charging issues.
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
Although they’re strangers, they both seem to share the same humor which is important for any good relationship. They’ve also shared their own difficulties and heartache.
Hahahaha I specifically didn't add it cuz it was more outlandish then the previous ones pic.twitter.com/PSI6uOoMOq
— Josh Avsec (@Wes_03) July 8, 2017
And a conversation lasting this long has obviously led the Internet to believe there’s only one way to handle the situation: the pair needs to get married.
This is hilarious😂😂 please get married.
— lauren🌻 (@laurenmariee143) July 8, 2017
One problem though, Internet! Like I’ve mentioned before, the two have still not met! However, Tinder is here to solve this problem because they offered the two a trip to any city they’d like so they can finally meet.
It’s time you got together IRL. You have 24 hrs to decide the city you want to have your first date in and we’ll send you there! @mch_rnd https://t.co/7r2JQtcxKC
— Tinder (@Tinder) July 10, 2017
After serious discussion, Avsec and Arendas have mutually decided Hawaii seems like a pretty good place to go on a first date.
After a long debate over your unbelievably generous offer, our dream first-date would be in Hawaii. Meet you in Maui?? @mch_rnd
— Josh Avsec (@Wes_03) July 11, 2017
Tinder was also kind enough to make sure their trip to Maui won’t be as delayed as their messages and first actual meeting.
Aloha! We're sending you to Maui but you can't take two years to pack your bags! 🏖️
— Tinder (@Tinder) July 11, 2017
To summarize, you’re not truly succeeding on Tinder unless you’re sharing jokes with a stranger and get offered a vacation.
Hoping they have a lot of fun in Maui!