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January 24, 2026
The moment I knew: ‘He put down the camera and asked permission to kiss me’
Susan Hayes and Craig got to know each other through an online game. When they finally met in person, it felt like a real-life romance novel
TL;DR
- The author met Craig while playing an online game during the Covid-19 pandemic.
- They discovered they lived in the same city, Melbourne, Australia, and arranged to meet.
- Their first meeting involved exploring Melbourne, visiting coffee shops, bookshops, and a replica weapons store.
- The relationship progressed, with Craig assisting the author at a book signing and them spending significant time together.
- After a period of long-distance dating, the author proposed to Craig in 2024, and they married in March 2025.
- The author has since moved to Melbourne to build a life with Craig.
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