i like someone..., in another state Options

[RaphieRyouga]

yes k here's the story!
i met this girl like...around 2 years ago first thru xanga.
we already kno that we both like each and we've told each other sum personal stuff.
but is it ok to like someone that ull probably never meet?

[*This Confession*]

yea i'm in a long distance relationship as well.

never assume.
communication is the biggest thing
because you can't see each other
so you both need to talk to each other.


here

Internet Relationships



So you've met your match? She makes you laugh, blush, and smile? But yet, she lives across the world. The possibilities are endless with the Internet. You can buy groceries, plan a wedding and watch a movie right at your desktop. A growing trend is to now, find love, right at your desktop.



Relationships are great on the Internet. You have someone to talk to, laugh with, and care about when the world gets too hard. Most web-only relationships end in a short period of time due to the lack of involvement. One of the pair will begin to drift away and soon it ends as quickly as it had begun. The hardest part is when the feeling of love takes over.



Unlike real life relationships, Internet relationships rarely mature. When a relationship is in it's first stages, both parties see each other for their best qualities, but as time moves on, their true colors come out. The bad habits, terrible manners, lack of intelligence and other negative qualities start to show. If a negative quality is present, the pair can either accept it or end the relationship.



When a relationship matures beyond the "puppy love" stage, the pair has acknowledged, and accepted both positive and negative character traits. When a relationship is strictly online, the negative characteristics rarely get shown. Both parties have the ability to be what they want and who they want without showing any negative characteristics. "Puppy love" is usually always the case in strictly web based relationships.



When a relationships moves off of the screen and into real life, some risks become present. Though many face to face meets end in friendships and happiness, some end in kidnappings, rapes, or murders. Face to face meetings should be avoided at all costs but some still plan to do it.



If there is to be a time when face to face contact should occur, it should always be in a public place and always be with a friend if something were to go wrong. Malls are great places for public meetings. Security guards are only a few feet away and shoppers are all around if your meeting were to turn ugly.



If you ever feel uncomfortable whether it's by phone, Internet, or face to face, never ever be afraid to discontinue the relationship. Your safety is the number one most important thing and your internal instincts should always be taken seriously.



If a person that you met through the Internet begins to bother you by calling you all the time, sending you weird messages that make you feel afraid, or you fear that they know where you live and are stalking you, don't be afraid to tell someone to get help.



The bottom line about Internet relationships is to have fun with them. Don't get too caught up that you miss what's going on outside of your computer. Relationships can be just as fulfilling online as well as offline. Just remember to have fun and if it makes you uncomfortable in any way, end the relationship before it's too late.



--Sarah Loucks