Internet Relationships.

Canada
May 17, 2007 3:54pm CST
Have you ever thought of meeting the ideal one online? I seem to have met my ideal one. I know he's not perfect, and he lives far away. But do you think it'll last? Internet relationships, do you think they'll last?
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11 responses
@hezoid (2144)
17 May 07
I did meet my fiance online!!! I met him on ICQ, an instant chat thingmy a bit like MSN, not sure if many people use it now but it was popular 5+ years ago. I got chatting to my now fiance as we lived in the same town, and we really hit it off, despite the age difference. We ended up deciding to meet, as friends, but got along so well, plus found each other very attractive, that we started up a rel life relationship. We've been together ever since! So people should never knock or dismiss the idea of meeting a partner online.
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• Canada
17 May 07
Oh don't get me wrong.. i'm not saying its impossible to meet someone online. Just less likely. I guess its all about preference - some people like to interact at bars, others at sporting events, or conventions.
@Gorgeous24 (1091)
• United States
17 May 07
Of course you can meet your "ideal" person on the internet you just have to be careful about who you choose and really do your research on this person. I think the internet is a great way to connect with different people in life you would of never met otherwise. The way internet relationships last is you have to be upfront about yourself, dont lie because if your planning to meet this person in the future then they will eventually find out you are lying.
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• Canada
17 May 07
Wouldn't doing research on someone take away the fun and mystery of getting to know someone? Also, being completely truthful online is a bit of a double edged sword. I agree with the fact you have to be truthful for any hope to meet someone but there's also the risk of stalkers and weirdos.
@phayeth (519)
• Philippines
18 May 07
i meet my bf on net.. we meet 4 months ago.. but still we're in an ubstacle.. co'z the relationship is in a disaster... but surely internet relationships last.. if the both of u understands each other..
• United States
19 May 07
I think the internet is a great way to connect with new people but you should proceed with caution because there are a lot of internet weirdos and perverts out there. I definately thinks it's possible to form a long lasting relationship with a person you meet online. You both have to be honest and upfront with each other from the beginning and put in effort to make it work. Good luck!
18 May 07
Hi there, This is just my thoughts on the subject i dont think it will last,to meet some one online is wrong its not safe i mean this guy u met is he telling u the truth about him self? Have you met him face to face? u hear so much these days about people meeting on the net,and its not hear say things do happen. Its ok talking to some one online but getting personal is dangrous,be careful.
19 May 07
I have one friend who choose her lover by internet she now love him very much
@Angelinka (1410)
• Italy
17 May 07
i am sure you can meet the love of your life in internet...i have many intresting and good experiences with it,many of my friends use internet to find love and they find...i normally go to this site,i have made many friends there...check it out,its free to join.. http://passion.com/go/g820361
• United States
17 May 07
Personally the thought of meeting the ideal one online seems like a far stretch, after all, their online personalities and their real personalities could be totally different and unlike. However, I have heard and seen instances where it did work. I guess it just depends on your chances that's all. My best friend met someone through a game, they contacted each other on the phone and ended up together. As for if it'll last or not, I think that internet relationship has just as a high chance of "lasting" as regular relationship not done online. Furthermore, if you stretch it a little more, I think that a lot of a regular relationship can also be done online or be considered online relationships. I mean sometimes, people know each other in real life but they end up finding more about each other through online stuff like emailing and talking to each other online. i would still consider that an internet relationship because the two people did most of their interaction online.
@happymom1 (1179)
• United States
17 May 07
Hey i met my husband online. I met him in a christian website and we chat and see each other in webcam. It doesnt matter where the guy live as long as that guy is a right one for you. We got married 2005 and we have a sone 1 yr old thats in my avatar.
@icedtee (31)
• Canada
17 May 07
I disagree. The odds of meeting someone on the internet is significantly lower than in person. Its almost like going on a blind date. Assuming they're not lying about who they are, there's a personal element that's always missing when you meet someone online. Then there's the problem of distance. What if they're 10000 miles away? They can provide you with emotional support but what about the physical aspect of a relationship? You'd have to risk a lot of time and effort for someone that you've never seen in person.
@rosycat (168)
18 May 07
Ive dated a few guys off the internet and the longest one lasted for 9 months, altho we're still friends 3 years on and still talk on a regular basis. I think you have to be careful - there are some very weird people out there, but I think its better to meet someone online than in a bar as you can get to know them before you meet up, and you can control the pace of the relationship. Just dont take everything they say as being totally truthful, use your instincts and there's no reason why it shouldnt last. Good luck!