Can a long distance internet relationship really get off the ground once we meet?
108838
Its a relationship but not the kind that it seems that u want from this person. Maybe u should try dating people but keep talking to him.. if and when he decides to come around thats great but if not, your life has gone on and you are not stuck on hold.
625233
I know of two long distance relationship that has worked\n my parents and my brother and sister in law.  It is possible of both people are willing to work on it
560423
It most definitely can happen.  My husband and I met on the internet and created a relationship from online chats and phone conversations.  We started dating, met face to face, and the rest is history.
1165414
Yes.  You can fall in love with someone over the internet.  It is like meeting a guy from a bar.  You really don't know what their intentions are or if they are who they claim to be.  Love is a risk.  You have to be willing to take that chance.  Don't live the rest of your life what if.  If you get your heart brok- so what, move on with life.  I did.  I used to talk to someone that I never met.  I was falling hard.  We talked about everything.  Then...poof kramarillo_1 was no more.  He disappeared.  I did not even have closure.  But I got over it.  I dust myself off and gave it another shot.  I started talking to this other dude.  He sounded mean when we spoke on the phone.  It sounded like he had no emotion in his voice.  He came by plane to see me.  After that...game over.  Soon after that, I was selling all I owned and traveling with only what could fit in my car to start a new life with him.  I truly feel like Cinderella.  I have never been more in love.  I remember when we started talking.......we would have 5 hour conversations and talk periodically throughout the day.  We could not get enough of each other.  Even though we were different in many ways.......we completed each other.  I am so glad I took that chance.  Just imagine if I listened to my friends and family.  I would probably be single and lonely once again.  I found my other half.  But you do have to be careful.  There are many crazy people out there.  By talking to this person on a regular basis the true side will reveal itself sooner or later.  I have experienced the most mannerable person turning into a complete stalker.  You will feel it.  You know what's good.  Good Luck.
30147
Poorly, and not for very long.\n\nSeriously, you have to have a LOT of communication. Regularly scheduled phone calls, and some random ones too. E-mails, chat and etc. Constant communication. Otherwise, the passion goes cold. \n\nIt's a lot of work to make a long distance relationship work.
480642
Well, lets start by saying 2 of my cuzz met their soulmates from chatrooms are are still very much in love.I personally met mine from there too.Yeah, people can lie abt everything on the net but you gotta meet them in the flesh.And you just take it from there, if it doesnt work, move on.Lets face it, the guys n gals we meet outside sometimes don't work out either..Just go with the flow and most importantly, follow your heart.
212519
Yes, there is SUCH a thing as a 'connection.' I met a buddy online, I have never met him in person, he lives in another country, and over the 6 years we have been chatting we have learned a great deal from each other, he can even tell when I'm having a bad just by my style of writing.  We have exchanged family pictures through the course of the 6 years, we have grieved, rejoiced and celebrated many wonderful events, all through the YAHOO medium.  And sex was never an issue, it was never first nor foremost in our relationship.  We exchanged many stories regarding sexual content, but it was never what kept us together as friends.\n\nI also have a wonderful online connection with my college sweetheart, he writes and chats with me, going on 4 years now.  Yes, we reminisce about the OLD days, but again, sex is not the issue, we share a common connection, the past.\n\nMy current partner, and I have a wonderful connection, we have grown together through the bad times and good times, compromising for the best.  I think the key is patience.  The person you are meant to be with, will eventually come your way, don't force it--it will happen eventually either online or in real life.\n\nGood Luck and prosper...;*!*;...
785085
I met my fiancee online over six years ago.  I loved him long before I kissed him for the first time.  I believe that the lack of physical contact forces people over the internet to get to know each other better than if they were dating traditionally.  We still had a few wrinkles to smooth out once we moved closer to one another but we had already fallen in love.
1158565
I was in a long distance relationship for more than two years - we lived an hour apart - & at first we talked all day too & were together whenever we could be - but the last 9 months or so he stopped callin - it tapered off to once a day, then only once a week & we didn't spend so much time together - well, he ended the relationship a month ago with no explanation, just an e-mail. \nSo it sounds like even tho ya'll love each other, you are starting to drift as we did - it happens & it's hard to keep it from going south unless one of you can change to spend more time together. I was the only one making the effort there, too, for a long time - I drove to see him, never the other way around. I don't know - you may have to let this one go & move along. It bites, I know. Good luck.
207542
it seems strange 15 years ago without the invention of internet, however, now you can chat with him, cam with him, and flights to be with him and him being with you is not that expensive as many years before.\nA long distance relationship(LDR) can work - if both of you put alot of effort in it. But it also takes alot of trust, time and communication.\nI had 4 long distance relationships before and now i'm married to the last LDR i had.
103858
From personal experience and I also have friends trying to make long distance work. Its sooooo hard! No matter how much you like or love that person its nearly impossible, especially since you both live in two different states. Have you ever heard of the expression, The right person but the wrong time. Dont hold each other back.
247912
Of course it is ok.  After all, it would be ok if you met face to face and it deepened into a closer relationship.  The only thing about meeting online is that you take it slow and careful at the beginning..ie. meeting first in public places, etc.  I have made some of the best friends over the net.. and have met the man of my dreams!!
829626
'I would agree with everything Mindy said. For I too am in an identical situation to her. There's nothing wrong with meeting people thro' the internet, and if you then fall in love, distance becomes just a hurdle to overcome. In fact, meeting and falling in love thro the internet may be more real because the natural male/female urges that can sometimes get in the way, initially are not there. And so, you build up a strong friendship first. And that is the foundation of a strong relationship.So, definately, go for it
852086
Long distance relationship hardly works.
29911
I just celebrated my 4th anniversary with someone I met on the internet.\n\nWhat bothers me here is, "just met".  I think that you need to be VERY CAREFUL!!!!\n\nThere are alot of crazies out there and you need to make sure that you protect yourself.\n\nWhen I "first met" my other half, we talked back and forth on the internet for a few months.  This gave a chance to see "who" each other really were, and "if" we were really interested in one another.  When we both felt good about that we proceeded to the telephone. This was the 1st step to being a bit more personal. We spoke to each other on the phone for another couple of weeks. It was not until we had done all of this, that we decided to meet, face to face for the 1st time.  We arrived in seperate cars, had dinner at Outback Steak House, (a VERY public place), and ended the evening in seperate cars. Our first few dates went very much the same way.  I always let someone else know where I was going to be and with who.\n\nMy suggestion is to take it very s l o w  and easy.
756941
My cousin had a long time relationship with this girl, he's from Canada and she's from the States. They meet over the Internet and now their married and still in love. I had a long distance relationship and it wasn't that hard to deal with as long as you don't go crazy with a "what if" in the back of your mind and trust your heart that every word spoken is true. Now we live together and I still love him even more then before, and am excited for the years to come. I say if it feels good, and you both can handle the distance between the two of you, give it a try and see as the days go by.
77090
distance relationships are generally bad unless your trust level is extremely high. where and when do you fit the quality time. I am sorry you may want to move on at least until the distance becomes a non-issue.  :(