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The Falcon
12-18-2003, 05:10 PM
hellllllllllllllllllllllllllloooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

there is something brewing between dianagohan and myself (as if nobody could tell) and i was wondering what you all think of internet romances. can they work? can you show as much love and affection via the internet as you can in real life? if it is inevitible that you can meet this person in real life, when should you do so?

Falcon

DianaGohan
12-18-2003, 05:24 PM
I think it would work.

"You're only saying that because you're boyfriend posted it."

But I Love Blue Falcon.

"I personaly think it could work, if you actually act realistic about it, unlike Diana here."

Shut up. You just can't understand our love.

"I really don't want to".

Xfox
12-18-2003, 05:47 PM
I'd like to think they can work, but I tried it once and it blew up in my face.

Eddie G.
12-18-2003, 05:55 PM
Internet relationships are okay, but only if you understand that this is not like a real life romance. I had a friend who fell in love with this guy over the net, and she became a little obsessed with him and didn't always realize what she had in real life.

A big problem with interent relationships is that you really don't get to see the person for who they are, sure you see their good side. But rarely do you see the bad in them.

I wouldn't get involved in one, but I wouldn't say that they are bad.

P.S. Does anyone see a name change to Diana Falcon in the future?

Russkafin
12-18-2003, 05:57 PM
All right, I'll cast a vote here...

I fell in love with a girl that I met over the internet, about 7 years ago. At the time I was only 14 and she was only 12, and everyone thought it was just a crush that wouldn't last.

Well, two years later she and I were still together, and our parents (after much nagging, pleading and bargaining on both sides) agreed to let us finally meet in person for the first time. I flew down to meet her and stayed with her family for three days. They were three of the best days of my life.

The following summer, we broke up, because the strain of a long distance relationship came to be too much, and we decided it was best if we saw other people for awhile. She found a guy that she became pretty serious with, and I found a girl that I was with for a long time as well.

As fate would have it, both our relationships ended around the same time, and we happend to start talking again. We got back together just in time for me to fly down and take her to her senior prom, which I was so happy and lucky to be able to have that honor. One month later, she flew up to meet my friends and my family. Then, last year around this very time, she came up again and spent New Year's with me.

I wish I could say that we were still together, but unfortunately circumstances have changed and once again we have gone our sperarate ways, however we still keep in touch and I will forever consider her to be one of my best friends.

If you two are looking to get into a long distance relationship, I will offer you these words of warning... it's very difficult. Emotionally, nothing is harder than being so far away from someone that you want nothing more than to be as close as possible to. However if you are dedicated and want to make it work, then you will find a way to make it work. I believe that true love comes in call kinds of forms, and that when you find it, you know it, and you will not let anything stand in its way...

I don't regret my relationship with Stacy for one moment, despite the fact that it didn't work out... some of the best memories of my life are the times that she and I spent together. She has forever changed my life, and to be truly honest I will always be in love with that girl, no matter what life has planned for us.

Blue Falcon and Diana Gohan, I know I don't really know either of you, but I wish you both all the luck and happiness in the world, and I do hope you keep us informed of how things work out. :)

czyznyck99
12-18-2003, 05:59 PM
Internet romances are about as pointless as dating services, they are a great way to either to get hurt, or get robbed. But hearing how badly the thing went down after the fact over and over again is somewhat amusing.

Later.

PowerZord
12-18-2003, 06:20 PM
No offense but..

"Internet Relationships are just sick fantasies of Unfilled love."

You are rejected outside the net and when u met in the internet u think u fallen in love. but some many things happen in real life that keeping up with a relationship on the net is hard.

Mek
12-18-2003, 06:23 PM
I had one internet romance...

It didn't last. Throw in numerous failures offline, and you can see why I'm bitter towards it. '_'

Parallax
12-18-2003, 06:31 PM
I don't think internet romances work. I think friendships over the internet do, however.

Corrado
12-18-2003, 06:32 PM
"can you show as much love and affection via the internet as you can in real life?"

Probably.

Here's what I would do. Start a message board with someone I fall in love with on the internet and just have a separate forum where me and lover post our love, and have magic fights.

Cyber E.
12-18-2003, 07:18 PM
May God have mercy upon your souls.

Nimbleness
12-18-2003, 07:24 PM
I'm still trying to figure out if they're pulling my stockings (I got to be an elf today!)

Caffeine King
12-18-2003, 07:37 PM
I don't think internet romances work. I think friendships over the internet do, however.
Agreed.

One girl that I know at my school has an online boyfriend.

IMO, it's pitiful and only because she can't get a real boyfriend in real life.

(Not saying that Diana or BlueFalcon couldn't get a real life boy friend or girlfriend.)

But I think that it's pathetic and dangerous.

You don't know fi they're a killer or rapist, or whatever. :shrug:

[EDIT: Better? :)]

Eddie G.
12-18-2003, 07:49 PM
What is a raper??? Buddy don't fear the raper...

Anyway I don't think it is really pathetic. Sure some people do it because they have low self esteem. But some don't.

Sailor Chibi Otaku
12-18-2003, 07:51 PM
If the right guy came along on the web for me, I'd give it a shot. It's going horrible for me in real life. :( I'm willing to try most things at least once, even an on-line relationship, but I'd rather find a guy in real life UNLESS I can fully trust my on-line guy, so it's yes and no for me.

It's "don't fear the REAPER". It's not the proper word raper. It's rapist.

Eddie G.
12-18-2003, 07:54 PM
If the right guy came along on the web for me, I'd give it a shot. It's going horrible for me in real life. :( I'm willing to try most things at least once, even an on-line relationship, but I'd rather find a guy in real life UNLESS I can fully trust my on-line guy, so it's yes and no for me.

It's "don't fear the REAPER". It's not the proper word raper. It's rapist.
Yes I am a BOC fan, lol. I only said don't fear the raper to jab at C.King's use of the word rapper instead of rapist.

Caffeine King
12-18-2003, 07:59 PM
:shrug: Sorry about the typo. :sweat:

HumanoidTyphoon
12-18-2003, 08:04 PM
I'm still trying to figure out if they're pulling my stockings (I got to be an elf today!)That except I wasn't an elf today.


I think they can work though for some people.

Sailor Chibi Otaku
12-18-2003, 08:07 PM
I'm into S&M/BDSM, so I guess that shys away guys? :sad:

If so, :sad:

*writes vicious BDSM fan fiction featuring the guy in avatar* :D

The Falcon
12-18-2003, 08:22 PM
umm...*cough*...well...i'm pretty sure i'm not a killer and i'm diffenently not a "raper". i don't think diana has anything to worry about :)

Falcon

Eddie G.
12-18-2003, 08:37 PM
She doesn't... but you might. :anime: j/k

Sora Takenouchi
12-18-2003, 10:55 PM
Waitaminute! Blue Falcon and DianaGohan are *serious* about this? I thought they were just joking around. :sweat:

Anyway, I'm in a lazy mood so I'll just quote KTF.


I'd like to think they can work, but I tried it once and it blew up in my face.

ToonamiFanatic
12-18-2003, 11:54 PM
I really dont see how they can work. you will probably never meet the person because of the miles between you and you dont get to know the whole person cause only you see their text in emails and and in ims and text isnt a good thing to go by by itself.

Weatherman
12-19-2003, 12:13 AM
Mine seems to be working out pretty good. Spet a couple of Spring vacations down in her area of the country, Knoxville TN, and we spent last new year's with our families at the Peach Bowl. She's up here right now actuly, though she's staying at my parent's place as my apartment is a complete mess. My parents really like her and I think her parents like me. :sweat:

So far so good, and it looks to stay that way for the foreseeable future at least, if not beyond that. :)

I'd say go for it, but remember it's just like any otehr relationship, so don;t be suprised if it turns out like any of your other releationships.

Russ, I'd say keep up the contact like you've been doing. Ya never known when your schedules might just match up again. ;)

Best of luck to ya Blue and Diana.

Sailor Chibi Otaku
12-19-2003, 12:18 AM
Of all the guys I met via the web (give or take 100 or so), there's only one I want to have an on-line relationship with. He doesn't feel the same way, though. :(

Ben
12-19-2003, 12:27 AM
umm...*cough*...well...i'm pretty sure i'm not a killer and i'm diffenently not a "raper". i don't think diana has anything to worry about :)

Falcon

The question is, are you a *****? A lover?

A child? A mother, perhaps?

:D

Nightflower
12-19-2003, 12:28 AM
A sinner, a saint? Do you feel ashamed?

;)

Dark Spider
12-19-2003, 12:43 AM
Internet Relationships are a scary thing in my opinion. One of the most important traits in a relationship has to be honesty.....but judging honesty is none existant on the internet. You're blindly trusting someone where there should be no blindness whatsoever. An online relationship only works when both people are being COMPLETELY honest about themselves.

I'll give people who make an online relationship work mad props because that's pure faith and trust right there. Blue Falcon and Diana....I think you guys will make it happen....call it a hunch ;)

Oh and I've never been in an online relationship....but I almost came close a few times though. I have to worry about getting my offline relationship off the ground with my love interest....we're going to see each other for the first time in a few months... :)

Xfox
12-19-2003, 12:46 AM
Mine seems to be working out pretty good. Spet a couple of Spring vacations down in her area of the country, Knoxville TN, and we spent last new year's with our families at the Peach Bowl. She's up here right now actuly, though she's staying at my parent's place as my apartment is a complete mess. My parents really like her and I think her parents like me. :sweat:

So far so good, and it looks to stay that way for the foreseeable future at least, if not beyond that. :)

I'd say go for it, but remember it's just like any otehr relationship, so don;t be suprised if it turns out like any of your other releationships.

Russ, I'd say keep up the contact like you've been doing. Ya never known when your schedules might just match up again. ;)

Best of luck to ya Blue and Diana.

Cool, I'm glad to know someone's internet relationship is working out.



Just to add a tad bit to what I said before, I never intended to have an internet relationship. This girl apparently had an interest in me (Yeah, I know, hard to believe) and I just went for it. It didn't end too well, but I'm willing to give internet relationships another try provided it's not TOO long distance.

Go Blue and Diana!

Rune
12-19-2003, 08:12 AM
I think you just have to take it at your own pace and be totally honest with each other at all times, it might be helpful to actually get to know the 'real' each other too, maybe via a phone call or two, its so easy to fall in love with someone's online persona and find you've built them up into some faultless paragon of charm. I don't want to come across as cynical but 'love' is a very easy word to type out on a keyboard, you might not feel it at all face to face and that's when it starts to hurt.

As to whether it works out or not well who knows, I've known friends who have got into online realationships and ended up hurt and bitter and I've known friends who've ended up happily married to their online partners.

Trust is the key as is knowing where to drawn the line, in an old forum I used to frequent years ago there were an online couple who made their affairs a little too public and their eventual break-up something of a stage-show. People really don't want to see lors of lovey-dovey mush and then a load of accusations and dirty laundry flung around, if you choose to have an online relationship then keep it to yourselves. Ok, its nice to say 'we're an item' but that's as far as it should go in public forums, its nobody else's business and not only will the majority of people simply not wish to hear about it but as I've found in the past some less than reputable people may even try to stir trouble.

My opinion, if its making you happy then go for it but always see it for what it is - an internet realationship - unless you are able to take it one step further into real life. Take your time and don't use or hurt anyone on the rebound.

Good luck :)

Outlander00
12-19-2003, 09:03 AM
Oh boy, a match made in Hell :evil: :p

Seriously, I hope you guys work out. :)

As for me... I believe they can work. However, I know from personal experience that it takes a lot of trust and patience on both peoples part. If either or both people are not honest and/or patient with each other, someones going to get hurt... just like in all relationships (especially long distance ones).

Corrado
12-19-2003, 09:05 AM
Good luck, you crazy kids!!!

Can't wait for the anniversary.

I guess Blue Falcon is serious, he doesn't have an avatar now. Oh, wait I just saw the "Coming & Going" thread never mind.

Leaping Larry Jojo
12-19-2003, 11:15 AM
Nope. I'm a liar, and so are all of you, I'd wager, at least 40% of the time. ;)

Ben
12-19-2003, 11:41 AM
Nope. I'm a liar, and so are all of you, I'd wager, at least 40% of the time. ;)

So there's a 40% chance you're lying about us being liars?

Duke Psychology
12-19-2003, 03:03 PM
I'm into S&M/BDSM, so I guess that shys away guys? :sad:





:o :o :o :o


y...you're a bold one. :sweat:


no offense to any one, but i think internet relationships are pretty...um...."loser-ish". you stink at love so bad you gotta resort to a relationship with someone you can't even see? and the risks involved meeting someone offline that you met online...isn't that how kidnapping and abductions get started?

i just don't think it's safe or mentally healthy. besides typing "*kisses you deeply*" can only go so far. that's something i want to feel, not type.

but that's just my opinion. you still have my best wishes.

Crimson_lynx
12-19-2003, 03:05 PM
internet romances....no



-Crimson

Bud 'n Lou
12-19-2003, 03:12 PM
I'm into S&M/BDSM, so I guess that shys away guys? :sad:

If so, :sad:

*writes vicious BDSM fan fiction featuring the guy in avatar* :D

Bwah! You're my new best friend.

Sailor Chibi Otaku
12-19-2003, 03:33 PM
I'm somewhat twisted. :D Love meeeeeeee!! :D

I still stand by what I said: I'm yes and no about internet relationships.

Patrick Bateman
12-22-2003, 03:31 AM
For those who say it doesn't work, I live with my "internet romance" as of now. So don't listen to the cynics. :)

Jaguar
12-22-2003, 12:49 PM
Oh, hell, I'd go for any kind of relationship right now.

Zapages
12-22-2003, 02:44 PM
I had one with one girl, but it ended up in matter of months because it didn't work out at all...

Now we're still friends but its not the samething. I can say one thing for sure. Its very difficult.

murmur
12-22-2003, 09:00 PM
First of all, there seems to be some confusion in this thread between "long-distance" relationships and "internet" relationships. Not all long-distance relationships are online and not all internet relationships are long-distance. I don't do long distance. There were a couple girls over the net that I would have been very interested in getting to know, one of whom wanted me to come out and meet her, but I balked because I really don't want that.

Anyway, in the beginning stages, internet relationships are very difficult, often involve a lot of rejection and require a lot of trust. And oh yeah, SO DOES ANY RELATIONSHIP! Shadowy Figure, I'm picking on you because you had one of the more extreme views, but I could have used a lot of comments...no offense to any one, but i think internet relationships are pretty...um...."loser-ish".Eh, you're talking to a bunch of cartoon geeks. Most of us have heard worse. :sweat: Besides, you're wrong, so it's all good. :anime:you stink at love so bad you gotta resort to a relationship with someone you can't even see?Some people just hate the so-called "normal" venues of meeting people. I've met girls both ways. Internet was just easier for me. I just couldn't stand clubbing or hanging out at bars just to pick up a girl so I'd have to randomly meet one at a friend's party. And for some people, they don't have too many "partying" friends.and the risks involved meeting someone offline that you met online...isn't that how kidnapping and abductions get started?No, kidnapping and abductions are overwhelmingly done by people that know you, especially family when there's a custody battle. Anyway, it's really easy to meet a person with minimal risk. Just pick a neutral spot and meet there. Nobody has to know addresses. From there, use your judgement.i just don't think it's safe or mentally healthy.Well then I'll just have to tell my girlfriend who I've dated for over a year that we're in grave danger and need to see psychiatrists.:evil:besides typing "*kisses you deeply*" can only go so far. that's something i want to feel, not type.Well, here again, I should point out that that's a long-distance issue, not an internet issue. My girlfriend and I have been with each other in person ever since we started actually dating. We never took the internet thing beyond the flirting/getting-to-know-you stage.but that's just my opinion. you still have my best wishes.I wish you well too.:)

PowerZord
12-23-2003, 06:45 PM
My first Internet girlfriend was from AUSTRALIA. yes i'm not kidding

She fell in love with me, i din't like her, But I played along so not to hurt her.

I broke the relationships a couple of times and other times I came back to it just not to see her hurt, But recently I just told her That I wanted to end it.

Then recently another girl this one from the United states kept tellin me she loved me and kept pushing me. So I accept her And I told her that I would try it for awhile, I don't speak to her anymore.

I just don't belive in Internet romances.

Samurai Karasu
12-23-2003, 07:19 PM
Pft talk to the authority on this one. All they can get you is more expectant. Trust me unless you have met the person you're talking too in person you might end up screwing yourself over. Well I'm a loser and I have internetated and the girl only ended up being a big slut....she had too much to go around if you know what I mean. My god im gonna end up hating women.

DianaGohan
12-23-2003, 07:24 PM
I still believe Internet relationships can work. The only reason mine and Blue Falcon didn't work was because I was to jumpy and pushy for wanting the relationship to move at a rate he wasn't comfortable with, and I just couldn't control my emotions enough to be less lovingy. *Sigh* But I still believe in love... I have moved on.... even though I will always have a place for Blue Falcon in my heart.

CookieS
12-23-2003, 08:49 PM
The internet is only a place to meet people for a relationship...not the actual medium in which the relationship exists. If you meet someone online, that's fine, but it has to become a "real" relationship soon. Internet-only relationships are more of pen pal relationships, in which text is the majority of the communication. So in closing, I think the internet is only the first step of a potiental relationship and thereafter an occasional tool. I always like saying this...a real relationship doesn't require electricity...it should make its own. :p

Speedy Boris
12-23-2003, 11:28 PM
Internet romances? Uh, no. I'm not the "get turned on by text" kind of individual. Nor am I on the internet to find true love. But if it's your thing, I guess.... :shrug:

PaQ
12-24-2003, 01:05 AM
Me: All us blue guys have to keep the women off with a broom.. Guess it's the blue..
You: you don't have blue in your name though...
Me: Ummm.... my avatar's blue! Ha there!

Me: Anyway, I had an internet relationship with this girl, it was like during this past summer, but after awhile you just hit this wall that you can't pass online. There just wasn't anything else left, so I ended it while we could still talk.( or so I thought except she never talked to me again.http://forums.toonzone.net/images/smilies/frown.gif) But I'm glad I did it because I can look back on the experience and know that we had fun while it lasted..

The Falcon
12-24-2003, 01:18 AM
it seems the major consensus is that they don't work. now, many people may see me as acting cold towards diana right now, but that isn't true. i also will hold a place for her in my heart as she was my first online "girlfriend". i put girlfriend in quotation marks because i only consider somebody a real girlfriend if i see them in real life. we would probably still be "together" if she'd slow down a bit. i still consider her special though, and i hope our friendship continues

Falcon

PaQ
12-24-2003, 01:39 AM
I'll add that in my opinion it helps to have a lot of things in common for a online relationship to work. Since basically your personality is more noticed with what you type/talk about. Me and that 'girl' didn't have too much in common, so after awhile things got stale.

Lu775
12-24-2003, 11:24 AM
Well, I'm a hopeless romantic, so I'd like to believe that people can meet in all different kinds of ways, and if it was meant to be the relationship will work out.
For every, "I had a bad internet relationship" story people can tell, there is an "I met a guy at work, through friends, at a bar, party, etc, and it didn't work out" story.
The key is finding the right person for you. How you find them really shouldn't matter.

PowerZord
12-24-2003, 12:47 PM
In my message board we have a love forum and new member posted a story about his Internet romance and what he did for her, My god some people are nuts. The topic now discuss the view points of people about Internet relationships.

But I'll quote something I wrote in that topic:

is a fantasy. What about REAL people. Of your life.

Are you gonna dump everybody just to follow an Internet relation?

Why is a love that can only be on a Machine. There are real people outthere waiting to be loved!!

That's why I no longer belive in internet love.

If i were to have many people dying for me in real life, then I would go out with them because they live in my own country,

This my poetry about love:
I dont want a fantasy
I want someone to love
I want someone to kiss and hug everyday of my life.
I want someone that I can Introduce to my friends
Someone that I can go out to see a movie.
Someone that I don't need to write in a keyboard to contact it.

EDIT:
This is no way an attack Just stating my opinions. Not Offense is meant to Anyone.

Zombies8MDingo
12-25-2003, 10:00 AM
My cousin met someone on the internet and after a while actually got married and moved to america to live with her. I think it's been a year and it's still going well I believe. I personally think it's insane myself, but it seems to work for them.

DianaGohan
12-25-2003, 10:08 AM
it seems the major consensus is that they don't work. now, many people may see me as acting cold towards diana right now, but that isn't true. i also will hold a place for her in my heart as she was my first online "girlfriend". i put girlfriend in quotation marks because i only consider somebody a real girlfriend if i see them in real life. we would probably still be "together" if she'd slow down a bit. i still consider her special though, and i hope our friendship continues

I'm sorry I went to fast for you, but I would always be your friend. Merry Christmas. *Hugs him lightly and then walks off*

wrenchien
12-25-2003, 10:13 AM
Internet romances are about as pointless as dating services, they are a great way to either to get hurt, or get robbed. But hearing how badly the thing went down after the fact over and over again is somewhat amusing.

Later.

first thing i can ever agree with czynyck on. especially getting robbed, in the emotional department.

better to die single , then rise from your grave and hit zombies like in altered beast. especially when you get the 3 spheres and you become a werewolf that can punch your way through a pile of rotting bones that tosses multiple heads at you.

i hate parodies, btw. hope you've learned your lesson the hard way. no hard feelings, i hope.

Solitude1
12-26-2003, 11:25 PM
Hmm. I've been meaning to answer to this thread for quite a while. :sweat:

Ok. When it comes to this topic, I can honestly say that it CAN work...but it takes time, patience, and all that good stuff that you need in order to gain something.

I had an internet relationship sometime during this year. It lasted for a good month for a while. Then I ended it for reasons..then we got back together. Then I ended it again for more reasons. Then we got back together. Then SHE ended it for reasons... :p

It was emotional at times. Knowing that the other person is so far away and such when you want them by your side is hard to deal with. And words like (hugs) can only settle your soul so much.

We still talk of course. And on certain occasions its gotten even more tense with the sexual tension/flirting. But, I doubt we'll be getting back together..at least via netwise. 3 times is enough. We've learned our lesson. ;)

But like I said, I do think these relationships can work. My best friends mom got divorced 10 years ago and met this guy via net. They started talking, eventually met, dated, and married 2 years ago. Amazing imo...but when it comes to love anything is possible. :D

My sympatheies about you and Diana not working out Blue Falcon but, don't give up hope. You guys will find the right one whether its through the net or on the outside world. Just have faith. :)

Later

DianaGohan
12-29-2003, 11:09 PM
Just to offically announce it:

Me and Trogdor have started an online relationship. When, you ask? Well, since a few hours ago. But it is one formed of love and the knowledge of how these sort of relationships go. And I do deeply care about him. *Gives him a hug and kisses him on the forehead* I just hope this dosen't end in heartbreak. After what happened with Blue Falcon well.... I don't know what I'd do.

Solitude1
12-29-2003, 11:36 PM
Good luck. :anime:

GMB
12-29-2003, 11:56 PM
Congrats to you two, Diana. I would think you're about due for some good fortune. :)

*nervously prepares to throw his .02 in*

As for the topic at hand, welll . . .I feel like internet romances are just like any other kind of romance--it works best when it's entered into by people who start out as close friends, have a lot in common, and can stand to be around each other without the urge to kill one another rearing its ugly head.

I've had a couple internet relationships. . .some were good, some went incredibly wrong (Got the restraining order out one ex to prove it) and some ended amicably with us still talking to this day.

On the other hand, I've had real-life relationships that got to such a point I want to to get out of the car at a red light and walk away. And I was driving at the time.

The secret to success is just like everything else. Be genuine, have stuff in common, and be friends first. If it's meant to be the love thing will take care of itself.

Anyways, before I ramble too much, my advice is this: No matter how far away or how near they are the person you fall in love with should be not only someone you could stand waking up to in the morning. . .they kinda should be the first person you wanna see in the morning.

(My, what a sentimental sop I am.)

Sailor Chibi Otaku
12-30-2003, 01:06 AM
Just to offically announce it:

Me and Trogdor have started an online relationship. When, you ask? Well, since a few hours ago. But it is one formed of love and the knowledge of how these sort of relationships go. And I do deeply care about him. *Gives him a hug and kisses him on the forehead* I just hope this dosen't end in heartbreak. After what happened with Blue Falcon well.... I don't know what I'd do.

You jumped the gun too quickly on this one and so if it doesn't work, well, you asked for it. You won't get sympathy from me if you break-up. I feel sorry for Blue Falcon. Here you two are, just breaking-up and POOF!! You're in another one, give or take a week later.

It took me a YEAR to let a guy in New Zealand know that I love him. It didn't take a week or a month. A YEAR. I spoke to him for that long and I got to know him well. I got to know who he is and after a good year of chatting, I told him how I felt about him. It's been a good year and a half (give or take) that I am still madly in love with him. He doesn't feel the same towards me, but I can't change that.

RD!
12-30-2003, 01:16 AM
umm...*cough*...well...i'm pretty sure i'm not a killer and i'm diffenently not a "raper". i don't think diana has anything to worry about :)

Falcon

Then what good are you?

Lu775
01-05-2004, 09:58 AM
*nervously prepares to throw his .02 in*

As for the topic at hand, welll . . .I feel like internet romances are just like any other kind of romance--it works best when it's entered into by people who start out as close friends, have a lot in common, and can stand to be around each other without the urge to kill one another rearing its ugly head.

I've had a couple internet relationships. . .some were good, some went incredibly wrong (Got the restraining order out one ex to prove it) and some ended amicably with us still talking to this day.

On the other hand, I've had real-life relationships that got to such a point I want to to get out of the car at a red light and walk away. And I was driving at the time.

The secret to success is just like everything else. Be genuine, have stuff in common, and be friends first. If it's meant to be the love thing will take care of itself.

Anyways, before I ramble too much, my advice is this: No matter how far away or how near they are the person you fall in love with should be not only someone you could stand waking up to in the morning. . .they kinda should be the first person you wanna see in the morning.

(My, what a sentimental sop I am.)
Hear, hear GMB! Nice to know that there are other romantics out there. :)

ZorBrak
01-05-2004, 10:45 PM
they are usually a waste of time and very very stupid

I did however meet a girl on Livejournal that USED to go to my school and lives near me who is freaking awesome...we have a friend in the way of us hooking up though...for now...

HellCat
01-06-2004, 07:10 PM
Yes, I've had an internet relationship. It lasted about 2 years, before we broke up due to the stress of living so far apart (me in England, her in US) and the changes in our personalities. The more I look back on that relationship, the more I believe I was used in a sense. Her current boyfriend (whom she also know via the net) vanished and we had been getting closer. Please don't mistake this for me moving in in his absence as that was not the case.

I think its easy for people to say those of us who have had such a relationship are losers...I also think its arrogant and uncalled for. Not everyone is confident and outgoing, yet everyone wants companionship. If people can develop a true relationship before meeting in person, why should they not be given respect? Why should they be insulted and treated like a reject as a human being? Words on a computer screen are no match for actual spoken words and actions and that's something I and just about anyone else who has ever had a relationship in this form knows. We are not useless people with no guts, brains or hearts. So if you want to voice objection, go ahead. But don't go so far as to make yourself look so superiour.

Roger Smith
01-06-2004, 07:12 PM
thats just weird and like no..

HellCat
01-06-2004, 07:15 PM
thats just weird and like no..
Will there ever come a day when you'll make a post that actually contributes something worthwhile? I doubt it...