Do you think people should know each other offline before they committ to each other?
480080
totally agrees with you.  The world is full of ppl we can connect with without acutally "knowing" them.  Like if they eat with thier mouth closed, do they put the toilet seat down, turn off the shower thing on the tub when they get out, etc etc etc.  I think you can develop feelings if you talk to someone for a long time, yes, but I think it is far from love.  In order to love someone you have to see all the negative and positive at least to make a judgment based on fact and not just what they might type to you.
541890
When your friends are online
856228
i don't think so. you definitely don't know each other well enough yet. it takes years of getting to know each other and experiences and getting through hard times before you can be sure. don't jump to any conclusions too quickly and just see how things go.
413683
I think friendships and relationships have as much chance of surving if started online as any other!  They will only last though, if both parties are actually honest, and true to themselves!  If you are being a different person online to who you really are, then expect to be found out.  It's legitimate if kept online, it's just different when you meet in person.
790051
I always thought the same kind of people used them, until one day I got curious.  I met the most amazing person online and now we live together, very happily, I might add!  You just have to be REALLY careful about who you give your personal info to, and how much of it to share until you know the other person is OK.  Use good judgement, that's all.
328440
I would stay away from on-line relationship it easier to be two faced on line so you don't know who your with.
255759
Yes why not. But surely enough want to know abt that stranger a bit before dating coz its said that everyone is a stranger first before u met and pass a smile
680658
Hi Angel, \nThe answer to your question, amazingly, is YES. I have a lot of friends that I made since I started using the net 8 years ago. However, one needs to be wary and alert all the time. There are a lot of people online, masquerading as someone else. So you would need to probe and also reassure yourself that the person is genuine.\n\nJust as in real life, net friends cannot be made overnight or in the course of just one single chat or contact. You would need to get to know your probable net-pal better over a period of time. And yes, it is a good idea to speak over the phone/ net phone before committing to a long term friendship. \n\nGood luck and cheers!
519427
actually it is helathier to have real life friendship first and then chat with them online. \n\nexception if you are living in siberia or in a remote desert island.
604715
I heard from someone once that every person we meet up with in life we are destined to meet for some reason, no matter how small.  That same person told me if we randomly meet twice it's not such a small reason so I should at least say hi to the person.  I have made some really good freinds that way.
116213
Nope, because even if you talk to the person under another name they could be using the same online persona with everyone they talk to.  Really, it is all about trust, as people can be anyone they want to be online.  Maybe you should give her a call, if she will give you her number.  You will most likely be able to tell more about her true personality that way, but even then you most likely will not get the whole story about someone until you meet them and have known them for a while.
609513
Yes it is.  In my situation I have met someone in a on line dating service.  We met several months ago, after many prayers, and searching.  He and I basically complete each other.  It is possible, but when it comes to Internet dating, always be careful.
671696
Some, \nbut I'm a very guarded person, so I have to know people really well before I become close friends with them.
1108110
I am not sure.  Everyone needs friends, but if your friend crosses a certain level of intimacy, you should certainly evaluate that relationship during down time. In other words, only you can answer that question.
89936
Depends on the details. Did you meet online? then its up to you as to how much you want to get involved with somone youve never met\n\nif you have met, then it depends on how much you care and trust the person\n\nif youve been together for awhile and one of you is moving over seas, then i would recommend giving it a try at least. the important thing is to be honest about EVERYTHING though. because distance makes lies harder to hide. and it makes ppl more anxious and jealous, so beware of that too.\n\nGood Luck!
649217
its definately scary out there sometimes and people have to be careful but ive met a lot of 'toads' in person too who lied and cheated and had gfs all over the place and led them all on. so its not just online and its been going on for ages and ages, it might just be easier now. \n\nthere are steps everyone should take in trying to make sure the person they are talking to is for real. seeing them on cam for one, so you know who you are talking to is really like the photos you have seen, being able to talk to them or call them whenever you want (might show they arent really married or living with someone), etc etc. \n\ni think the internet can be a good tool for getting to know more people. ive lived in my town for 17 years and i personally dont believe that i would just magically walk into 'the right guy' after all these years. instead i walked into one that lives 4000 miles away haha. if it wasnt for the internet we would not have been able to continue our relationship so closely. i think its a great tool for meeting friends, etc, but you definately have to be sensible and careful - just like meeting anyone in person!
919874
I think that any relationship online is ridiculous.\n\nYou need to wake up and realize that going out into public and meeting peopl eis the only way to meet "the one" anyone u meet online could be bsin u.\n\nGood gracious people WAKE UP!!