Nothing keeps our hearts warmer than a real-life love story. Sadly, there are not so many of those out there. Love is hard, and not even some of the most passionate couples in the world seem to be able to contradict this notion. No matter how hard we look, it seems like most real-life love stories end up in terrible heartbreak.

However, there are still some happy-ending stories out there. The kind of stories that make us think that true love is not a silly hoax designed to sell romantic movies, after all. If you still have faith in love, you cannot miss Matt and Laura's unbelievable love tale. And if you don't, you'll want to read this because it will change your mind!

A Bright Future Ahead

Most people don't remember their preschool days. But Matt Grodsky and Laura Scheel have an excellent reason to look back to their childhood. Back then, they were just toddlers, having the greatest time of their life, engaging in nothing but playful activities all day. To put it best, they were happy, healthy kids.

But there was something different about Matt and Laura. Their friendship seemed stronger than most kids' bonds, and they were inseparable. Still, parents and teachers never paid too much attention to it. Little did they know that Matt and Laura's story would turn out the way it did. These two toddlers from Phoenix, Arizona, had an extraordinary future ahead of them.

Laughing & Playing

Matt and Laura were more than just best friends during preschool. They were inseparable and did everything together. Even then, they were like two halves of the same whole. Laura loved Matt's sense of humor and ability to make her laugh. And Matt couldn't get enough of Laura, his faithful hide-and-seek companion.

A kid's childhood is always happier when it's shared with other kids. Having someone by your side to play and share your adventures with really leaves a mark on you. And Matt and Laura know this better than anybody else.

Always There For Each Other

When Matt needed a buddy during a field trip to the library, who did he choose? Laura, of course. And when Laura went with Matt to the movies, what did she do during the scary parts? She held Matt's hand to find some comfort. These two were as perfect together as bread and butter, and they were all about sharing everything.

They made Phoenix, Arizona's cutest kid duo, but few people believed that their childish friendship would lead anywhere serious. As usual, adults were showing that they knew nothing about the way kids think.

Laura Was Tough to Impress

Matt and Laura's preschool days were all about Matt trying to get Laura's attention. Nothing made him happier than making his best-friend laugh, and he did all he could to fulfill this goal. This included impressing her with his Lion King knowledge and breaking the piñata during a Cinco de Mayo celebration.

But Matt and Laura were all about give-and-take, even during preschool. Laura taught Matt a lot of new things, such as drawing, eating string cheese, and swinging. Matt admired her for her many talents.

A Surprising Promise

There was no doubt Matt was very passionate about Laura. But what he did next surprised everyone. During a preschool lesson, he decided to stand-up in front of the whole class and declare his love for Laura. He even promised to marry her one day!

Needless to say, everyone laughed. But to Matt and Laura, it didn't seem like such a wild idea. And this tender moment stuck in their heads for a long, long time.

Was It Love?

Preschool kids don't usually think or even talk about love. But Matt and Laura seemed to share a different kind of bond. And Matt, at least, was pretty sure that he was in love and that he'd found his future fiancée.

Talking about love at this young age hardly makes any sense. Or does it? We cannot understand the true feelings of Matt and Laura back when they were kids. Still, looking at what happened in the future, it's impossible not to consider the possibility these two were actually in love during preschool.

And Then, Kindergarten...

Preschool was a happy time for Matt and Laura, especially because they had each other's company. But when they were old enough to go to kindergarten, fate would sadly tear them apart. Their parents tried to send them to the same kindergarten but soon realized that each family had different plans for their kids.

Breaking Matt and Laura's special bond was undoubtedly not going to get in the way of their broader education. At least, that's what their parents believed. When the time came, the inseparable Matt and Laura were sent to different schools.

Staying in Touch

No longer united, Matt and Laura were not completely apart during kindergarten. Their parents organized some playdates, and the two kids even exchanged Christmas cards. In a way, they remained loyal friends until the year 2000. That year, Matt and Laura were about to embark on yet another new adventure: elementary school.

With the days of fun and games over, it was time for Matt and Laura to start their lives as "big school" pupils. Eventually, they found new friends, challenges, and hobbies. Their once seemingly-unbreakable bond was beginning to fade away.

A Distant Memory

From an adult's point of view, one or two years mean nothing. We can easily lose touch with a friend for a couple of years and then meet again as if nothing changed. But to a kid, kindergarten feels like an eternity. And when you enter elementary school, the preschool days are nothing a distant memory.

As the years flew by, Matt and Laura probably recalled their friendship occasionally. But they were so busy being kids, learning, playing, and growing up that they eventually lost touch completely. Suddenly, their bond was a hazy memory.

Life Goes On

At this point, Matt and Laura's life story is fast-forwarded to the future. In a matter of years, the two toddlers grew to become teenagers. Watching the Lion King and eating string cheese was no longer a priority in their lives. They were coping with the pains of growing up, of finding their place in the world, of facing new and unexpected challenges.

They didn't attend the same school ever again, and they were completely immersed in their own separate lives. They had new friends and activities, and they loved to have fun, just like any other teenager. But could destiny bring them back together?

The Freshman Year

High school is the time in which each of us becomes an adult. Those formative years are crucial to define our personality and moral values. A good student with a lot of friends, Laura was a happy girl during her freshman year in high school.

She had everything a young girl could hope for. But something was still missing. Maybe the companionship of her oldest friend? Whether Laura missed Matt or not, the fact is that their paths would cross once again, and all because of an unexpected coincidence.

How It All Happened

Laura and one of her best friends were goofing around, as teenagers do. They shared stories, took funny pictures, and looked at each other's phones. It was then that Laura saw a familiar name in her contact list.

The name was Matt Grodsky. And it immediately opened up a whole bunch of memories from the past. She told her friend all about how Matt had proposed to her in front of the entire class during preschool. So, her friend, who had been an acquaintance of Matt's during middle school, came up with an idea.

A Turning Point

Laura's friend tried to convince her to reconnect with Matt. She told her all about how he was a lovely guy who still loved to make other people laugh. At first, Laura dismissed the idea. She didn't want to spoil the tender memories she had of her preschool buddy.

But her friend insisted. So, Laura took a deep breath and decided to send a message to her dearest friend from the past. It was a turning point in our story and a decisive moment in Matt and Laura's life.

An Awkward First Date

After a quick text message exchange, Laura and Matt decided to meet. It was going to be their first time together in years. They went for a movie, and they both felt quite nervous at first. But it didn't take much for the two soulmates to reconnect. In a matter of minutes, they were laughing and having fun just like they used to.

Less than a month after their first encounter, Matt and Laura started dating. No longer the toddlers they once were, they were no strangers to affection, and they had a lot of love to share. They became inseparable once again.

School Dances & Commitment

Love was in the air! Matt and Laura were always there for each other and experienced high school as a happy and loving couple. They attended dances together, shared experiences, and committed to one another as a couple.

But when high school was over, were the happy days also going to end? College posed yet another major challenge for the two lovebirds, who were forced to make a tough decision. Should they remain a couple or experience their college years away from each other?

Separated, But Not Really

With Laura becoming a student at Northern Arizona University and Matt attending college 1,600 miles away, in Chicago, it seemed like our two lovebirds were once again forced to be apart. But this time, they were not toddlers anymore. They were two determined young adults who knew precisely what they wanted.

College was tough for Matt and Laura. But they did all they could to meet occasionally, and they stayed in touch by using social media and FaceTime. People say long-distance relationships are not meant to last, but Matt and Laura seemed to be the exception to the rule. But were they?

Distance Starts Taking Its Toll

College is an enduring experience for any long-distance couple. With college, comes independence, freedom, new friends, and some crazy new adventures. Going weeks without seeing each other was starting to take its toll on Matt and Laura. They knew they were soulmates, but even true love can sometimes lose to the challenges posed by a long separation.

Were they going to make it? Could they be strong enough to endure college without losing hope? Looking to erase all doubts, Matt decided to put a secret plan into practice after the end of his first college year.

Back Home

After a tough year away, Matt and Laura were back in Arizona and ready to spend a memorable summer together. Looking to celebrate their reconnection, Matt decided to schedule a romantic picnic at a local park. Laura thought it was unusual, but still a good idea.

Little did she know that she was in for the surprise of her life! Matt and Laura's celebratory picnic was going to be one they would never forget.

A Perfect Afternoon

Years later, the incredible love story of Matt and Laura started making headlines in the media. The lovebirds were interviewed by multiple newspapers and websites, including The Huffington Post and People magazine.

During their interviews, they often recalled their celebratory picnic as an extraordinary moment. But what could be so special about this picnic? And why was Matt acting so strangely during the entire afternoon? The location Matt chose for the picnic was probably a big clue of what was about to happen.

Back to Where It All Started

It turns out Matt wasn't taking Laura to just any local park. He didn't choose the hippest place in town, and not even the most beautiful garden in Arizona. Instead, he took Laura to their preschool garden, the place where they first met and became inseparable.

During the car ride, Matt seemed unusually nervous. It wasn't anything like him. Laura suspected something serious was going to happen, and she even feared the worst. But nothing could prepare her for what happened next.

The Big Moment

You have probably already guessed what Matt was up to. But to Laura, it was nothing short of a complete shock! Getting down into one knee, Matt proposed to the love of his life, the woman he'd been passionate about since he was just old enough to walk.

Unable to contain her excitement, Laura said 'yes.' In the place where their love first blossomed, in the form of an innocent and childish friendship, Matt and Laura committed to marrying. In a later interview, Laura admitted that she had no idea of what was going to happen and that she found the ring gorgeous.

The Making Of

Matt's proposal plan was an incredible success, but it required some extra help. And, surprisingly, it started with Laura's dad! Being the nice guy that he is, Matt asked Laura's dad's blessing two months before proposing. No sane dad would ever say no to a kind, old-fashioned chivalrous gesture like that.

Matt also counted with the support of his family. He drew inspiration from his parents' proposal story, which included a picnic basket filled with food and drinks. Finally, he asked his brother to hide near the preschool garden to capture the moment. That's why we have access to the lovely picture of Matt proposing. It was the perfect plan, and it couldn't have gone any better!

A Promise is a Promise

Most of us don't feel bad about not keeping our preschool promises. After all, we were just kids. But Matt Grodsky is a man of his word. It took him until the first year of college, but he was able to deliver on his preschool pledge. He was going to marry his best friend, Laura like he said he would in front of the entire class.

We can call it fate, coincidence, even luck. However, there was something special about Matt and Laura's bond, and they knew it even as children. Their inspiring love story was one with a satisfying resolution. But it was still far from over.

Here Comes the Bride

On December 30, 2016, our two lovebirds officialized their bond with a beautiful Arizona ceremony. Pledging eternal love to each other, they celebrated with a very special first dance. The song playing? "Can You Feel the Love Tonight," the Elton John classic that appeared in Matt's favorite childhood movie, The Lion King.

Like Matt and Laura's love, the song was proof that the things that happen to us during childhood have a substantial impact on our adult lives. In Matt and Laura's case, that meant finding your soulmate! But Matt and Laura's story is still missing a final twist.

Prepared to Go Viral?

After the wedding, Matt and Laura enjoyed a romantic honeymoon in Maui. Every time they told someone about their unique love story, they grabbed the listener's attention. So, Laura decided that it could be great if they shared it with a broader audience.

Friends and family of the couple were already aware of their inspiring tale. But Matt and Laura were going to be at the center of an unexpected media frenzy that led their story to be shared all over the world. And it all started with an innocent post on social media.

The Way They Met

With over 360K followers, the Instagram page called The Way We Met dedicates to expose love stories from people from all around the world. The couples typically submit these, and there are some great tales to be found in this popular page.

But no other submission to the page proved to be as popular as Matt and Laura's. Commentators went wild over the two lovebirds, and the story was eventually picked up by the press. Everybody wanted to know more about the toddlers who were meant to be together since preschool.

30,000 Likes Later

It's not every day that you and your hubby get to be exposed to a massive audience. Matt and Laura's Instagram post got over 30,000 likes and 800 comments. Soon enough, their story went way beyond the realm of social media, becoming the source of newspaper and magazine articles.

To the newly-weds, the unexpected success was baffling. Laura later revealed that she received text messages from friends all day saying "hey, you're in India" or "hey, you're in Paris." They were now famous all over the world!

Call It a Viral Sensation

As the story of the two preschool besties who fell in love became viral, even celebrities decided to step in. Actor and rapper Tyrese Gibson was so moved by Matt and Laura's tale of love and friendship, that he decided to offer them a three-day trip to Miami!

Finally, getting the praise they deserved, Matt and Laura decided to collaborate with the media, providing heartfelt interviews to People magazine and The Huffington Post. It turns out everyone is a fan of a true love story!

Everywhere Together

From Phoenix, Arizona to the world, Matt and Laura were becoming the Internet's favorite couple. But despite all the media surrounding them, they remained humble, living peacefully and happy together. Shortly after marrying, they solidified their love by moving in together.

Even today, a couple of years after the story first came out, people are still writing about Matt and Laura's inspiring love story. But what happened to these two since they tied the knot in 2016?

Matt and Laura Now

With college days over, Matt and Laura are now living together. They share an adorable dog called Kirby, often paraded on their social media accounts. As you can tell, he's as happy and beloved as his two inseparable owners. Matt works for a digital marketing agency, both as an account executive and screenwriter. Laura collaborates with a non-profit organization helping struggling families.

In their free time, Matt and Laura love to cook, exercise, and play with Kirby. The next step is to have children, but our lovely couple is taking their time on that big decision. For now, it's all about enjoying their time together, just like they did during their preschool days.

In the End, It's About True Love

If you don't count middle school, Matt and Laura have been constant in each other's lives since they were able to walk. Some would find it tedious, but there's no doubt these two were made to be together. And now, Matt is drawing some inspiration from Laura to dedicate to a political career.

Working as a director of communications with the Arizona Democratic Party, we hope Matt's future in politics is as bright as his future with Laura and Kirby. Only time will tell what happens to these two, but one thing is sure: there's nothing more important in life than true love.