They Were Bored When They Met Online—Five Years Later, Update Melts Hearts

A simple moment of boredom sparked a conversation that would change one couple's lives forever.

Five years later, their anniversary post on Reddit has gone viral, reminding people that love truly can be found in the most-unexpected places. A woman shared her and her partner's story in the post, which has received over 21,000 upvotes.

"Met on Reddit five years ago, celebrating our three-year anniversary today!" she wrote. "It's almost tradition at this point for me to post on this subreddit every year for my anniversary … From an r/[Ask Me Anything] post … to living together for two years and being a couple for three, I couldn't imagine life with a better person."

From Boredom to a Beautiful Beginning

The online romance started with a seemingly ordinary conversation. A screenshot fr