Online Relationships - What's your opinion?

Ohh, this is a huge one for me. I used to think anyone who would even consider an online relationship was a weirdo who couldn't possibly get anyone in real life. A creepy anime-obsessed, hygienically challenged creepo, right? So then, I commented on a Marilyn Manson photo on Facebook, for no reason really. I didn't think anyone would read it, and I almost never did things like that. Then this guy added me on there, and I accepted him, but I figured I'd just kind of ignore him, as long as he didn't bother me, maybe I'd even talk to him. And then we started talking on Facebook chat, and we had a lot of the same views, and it was nice to talk to him, but nothing really abnormal. Then he asked if we could text- now, I really didn't normally give anyone my phone number, but somehow, I just wanted to. What was the harm, I liked having someone new to talk to for a change, someone who understood a little. Then, I suggested that we actually talk on the phone, for the first time. Then it happened more and more, once a week, twice a week. It got to a point where we were texting every single day. He admitted he had a crush on me, and that he really liked me. But I thought it was just a little puppy love we had, keeping each other company, we'd never meet, and we'd probably forget about each other in another month or so. Then I got my first laptop, a Macbook. I was now able to video chat with the webcam on Skype. And he has an iPhone, so he can Facetime video chat with me from anywhere. I got the laptop a month and a half ago. It feels like it's been so much longer. We have had video calls every single day since then. He lives in California. He's 22, he's Mexican. I'm 17 and I live in New Jersey. I'm a little white girl. Honestly, even if he lived here, there is no chance that we'd meet, or talk to each other even if we crossed paths. He's amazing. He adores me. He's beautiful inside and out. I know I'm young, but all I want to do is be with him. We've talked about living together, getting married, having kids, and I'm really excited for the future. We talk to each other more than my parents do to each other. He's going to visit this August, and I'm going to visit him in the winter. I might be able to move there next year, take college courses online, and I already am trying to make more and more money online for the time being. We've agreed that if we have kids, in ten years or more, we'll move back to New Jersey so they can be close to my parents, as my parents would make better grandparents than his. But casual online long distance dating is silly. If I didn't really love this guy, why would I do this? I love sending him things through the mail. Honestly, I'm a little embarrassed to tell people in real life about it, because I feel like they wouldn't understand. But it's not much different from having a man who's in the army. He's even closer than that. And it happened so unexpectedly. There's so many reasons why he won me over, and I know I'm young, and everything, but if there's one thing I could always rely on, it's my gut feeling. I know what I want, and I work to get it. This one's for life.

Yes, I think online relationships have the potential to work out. I know that my mother has made that possible for herself by meeting someone half across the world and traveling there to be with him for a while. She's made quite a few online relationships work, mainly by visiting them and being with them physically(hah). I wouldn't be one for online relationships because normally no one would be interested in dating someone from STATEN ISLAND, after watching the jersey shore or being knowledgeable of the type of individuals who live here and what they carry. But anyways, I think you learn more about a person by talking to them via computer. They are much more open as opposed to in person when they are constantly feeling judged so they watch what they say. Benefits of dating someone online are getting to know the true them, bonding over things on youtube, and knowing at the end of the day if you had a bad hair day you can always count on that one special person to say you are beautiful no matter what(without seeing you on let's say a bad hair day).

I'd have to say that it really depends on the person and internet site that they meet on. Just like in any other relationship, some work out and some don't. The benefits of online dating is you can talk for as long as you or the other one wants. The con is, you don't know if they're telling the truth because online, you can be anybody you want to be, be it a real and true person or fake. I'm married so no, I wouldn't do that. You do get to know the person IF and only IF they're being truthful. The way to figure that out is to keep a log of all that was said and then wait a few weeks and ask about certain things that you were already told about and see if they answer is the same. If not then you'll know. It's kind of a cat and mouse game till the sparks start to fly. lol

I do think some relationships can actually work out. I think the benefit is that it's straight to the point. (Ex: I like to read, I don't like rainy days, etc.) But the con would be that the chances of it being romantic is probably less compared to physical contact AND people can lie more easily and it would be harder to find out compared to the traditional way... in my opinion. But I've never tried online dating... so, I can't really judge from my experiences but I wouldn't avoid it either. I think the chances of getting to know the person is higher in the physical way.. but how will we ever know a person really. So, although I haven't tried it, I'm not against it.

I have been married for seven years now and my husband and I met in an AOL chatroom. We have three beautiful kids together and although things aren't always perfect, were still together and in love. =) I absolutely believe it can happen, it did for me. All things are possible.

I think it depend on the matureity of the couple and how the person feel's about them slef. I would always suggest going and meeting people Real life first. But if you want to try online dating theres some things u half to ask yourslef. Can you Handle only seeing the person on a avatar or chat room or webcam? How long are you will to online date before meeting for real? Do you have someone who would go with you to meet this person? I personally have two friends and it worked for them. But you half to be able to trust really good also. I would suggest a just fun chill hang out place online that has dating but not only dating. Also Highly suggest Background check before meeting for real. There are many cheap places to find out info. Better safe then sorry.

There are pros and cons of online dating. It is obvious that you will never know the reality of that person unless you will be together personally. There are people who are successful in their online relationship and there are those who aren't. Well, if the relationship that are not online, not all of it turn out good, is the same as the online relationship. The success of the relationship all depends upon the two people who are in it. It take two people to make a relationship.

Online dating is scary and just like any relationships there is a risk. the person on the other side of the computer might be making up stories about himself just to please you but people still do that even if you have already met them face to face. I know some friends who are now with good partners and they just started dating online. So, it does work. It is just up to you if you are willing to take the risk.

it ok to find your luck

its ok just to find your luck ,,,

Of course, every actions manifest positive and negative consequences. Relationships aren't easy, what would you expect for online commitments.

May be it's an beginning. We don't know the future isn't ? May be from virtual relationship you will find your true love & being a real love d^_^b