Online Relationships

[Magic]

Just thinking, do you think online relationships can work? Can love be found online? I know for two forum members it has here, but for me I think I would find it hard.

So, what are your views?

[Billy]

Na doubt it.

[AlexBigBrother]

i love myself!

but everyone knows that anyways

[Killian]

It's total coincidence. I myself would feel a bit awkward meeting somebody in real life who I'd met online.

[Lauren]

I met one of my now best friends online, and he may be living in my flat come September. (To verify, it's because he has an offer at my University and they may put us in student accommodation together).

I also spoke to 4 of my flatmates a few months before we moved in together online, and it was fine.

In theory, I met my bf online too - we both had offers to Lancaster University and so joined a group called "Lancaster Applicants 08" on Facebook. We started speaking to each other a lot, and then when we finally got to Uni we met up.

[Rocko]

I'm skeptical on the whole finding love online thing but I have friends that have and they seem to have solid relationships there.

I have though made close friends with other people I've met first online, even finding a job through one person and being sent to some lovely places around the world.

[Fom]

I think what should happen is that you meet people, and become friends and then develop a friendship. I have met a tonne of people on the internet and even got in a relationship with one. I think having a relationship only online though is just a bit weird.
And not having a physical relationship but just talking online is not normal.

[Loukas]

Look at Red Moon and Bubbles they have a solid relationship that have a daughter together. There a great couple. In time i wanna meet up with some members on TiBB, might be meeting up with some this summer as a matter of fact! :)

[AlexBigBrother]

Originally posted by DoubleTrouble
Look at Red Moon and Bubbles they have a solid relationship that have a daughter together. There a great couple. In time i want to meet up with some members on TiBB, might be meeting up with some this summer as a matter of fact! :)

do you think we should have a TiBB party?
like the wrap up party?
but then again, the ages would range so greatly it could be quite awkward...

[Tom]

It probably only works for certain people if you're patient and you can 'hold out' so to speak.

Personally I'd never be able to but I can speak to people online

[Loukas]

Originally posted by AlexBigBrother
Originally posted by DoubleTrouble
Look at Red Moon and Bubbles they have a solid relationship that have a daughter together. There a great couple. In time i want to meet up with some members on TiBB, might be meeting up with some this summer as a matter of fact! :)

do you think we should have a TiBB party?
like the wrap up party?
but then again, the ages would range so greatly it could be quite awkward...

Yeah. I think if you wanna meet with people disscuss it amongst yourselves. Like on msn.

[Bells]

I think the Internet can be a good place to meet new people and start a relationship, although I personally haven't done it. It's just difficult to sustain online. I have a couple of friends who met people online, and now obviously meet up with them offline and are in solid relationships, so it was a good starting point. And whether or not it works for people varies from person to person. However, I don't think it should be ruled out.

[Arneldo]

Em, I have no problems with it but I don't think I'd ever do it. It's obviously works for some people.

[AlexBigBrother]

in my opinion online relationships are created by people who lack confidence enough to speak to the opposite sex in real life

[Rocko]

I just reread the first post.

I think yeah, love can be FOUND online, but it cannot be exclusively online. Well maybe it can but I cannot fathom how that would work.

[AlexBigBrother]

it proper pisses me off on forums, when u get people going..
"you're amazing ______"
" i love u _____"

u dont ****ing know these people, youve never seen them, stop acting up and pretending you love them
proper annoys me, just think, if they walked up to you in the street would you say all that

[Christina]

I think it depends on who the two people are. I myself would never have a relationship over the internet :bigsmile: x

[AlexBigBrother]

Originally posted by AlexBigBrother
it proper p****s me off on forums, when u get people going..
"you're amazing ______"
" i love u _____"

u dont ****ing know these people, youve never seen them, stop acting up and pretending you love them
proper annoys me, just think, if they walked up to you in the street would you say all that

[Rocko]

Originally posted by AlexBigBrother
it proper p****s me off on forums, when u get people going..
"you're amazing ______"
" i love u _____"

u dont ****ing know these people, youve never seen them, stop acting up and pretending you love them
proper annoys me, just think, if they walked up to you in the street would you say all that

But isn't that just horsing around? Unless they say it in sincerest admiration and protesting their love online, I've always thought it was just said in a light hearted manner.

Love you AlexBigBrother :tongue::rolleyes:

[Billy]

Originally posted by AlexBigBrother
it proper p****s me off on forums, when u get people going..
"you're amazing ______"
" i love u _____"

u dont ****ing know these people, youve never seen them, stop acting up and pretending you love them
proper annoys me, just think, if they walked up to you in the street would you say all that

your amazing.

[AlexBigBrother]

lol fine
youv ve broken me i love all of you guys:bawling:

[Conzors]

Originally posted by Billy21
Originally posted by AlexBigBrother
it proper p****s me off on forums, when u get people going..
"you're amazing ______"
" i love u _____"

u dont ****ing know these people, youve never seen them, stop acting up and pretending you love them
proper annoys me, just think, if they walked up to you in the street would you say all that

your amazing.
LMFAO.

[Rocko]

Originally posted by AlexBigBrother
lol fine
youv ve broken me i love all of you guys:bawling:

:kiss::hug:


:laugh3:

[katie_x]

I think for some ppl, sadly, the only love life thay could have is one online! I remember when msn chat was still open and i had a lot of ppl on my msn mess list that i had never met and a few ppl on there had 'online' g/fs & b/fs and had never met? i dont get it personally but i can see how ppl can get sucked into the internet world

[Mrluvaluva]

I suppose it could be the starting point to one.
From chatting on the net, it could lead to phone calls.
Then an actual meet in person.

The internet could be and is a first meeting place for many.

[Nicky.]

I think it can :lovedup: x

Im meeting Sam in August :lovedup: x

[MarkWaldorf]

Are you two going out Nicky? LOL

[Nicky.]

Maybee... :lovedup: x

[Sarah.]

I think the internet is a great way to meet people, and to talk to people who like the same things you do. I'm not sure about proper relationships, but I've met some friends I know online, in person, and we have the same interests and when we met, it wasn't awkward at all and I could be myself around them. We talk online a lot and we're planning to go on a little trip in November. :bigsmile:

[Mrluvaluva]

I think though that the net is not the best way to meet and get to know someone, as you cannot really be sure that the info the other person has given you about themselves is correct. It's a risk you take.

[amydropdead_x]

I've had a few friends who have had online relationships. One boy I know went out with a girl and it was an £80 train journey just to go and see her, they never met, and broke up after 3 weeks.
My other friend went out with a boy for 4 months, and they never even met :| which was a total waste of both of their times
I think if your having an online relationship which there IS a possible chance you will meet the person, then its fine! (:
I personally could not be in a relationship where i could only see the person once or twice, and there not being any physical contact!

[max]

Originally posted by Magic
Just thinking, do you think online relationships can work? Can love be found online? I know for two forum members it has here, but for me I think I would find it hard.

So, what are your views?


My brother and wife met online there happily married with a 1 year old son so yes i think it can work.

[Ross]

Mine and Rocko's online relationship is as strong as ever :flowers:

[Magic]

Well, I met my Fiance here :lovedup:
LOL.

[Callum]

Originally posted by Nickyy
I think it can :lovedup: x

Im meeting Sam in August :lovedup: x

Are you and him and item?

[kerri]

I personally don't understand these online relationships were your never gonna meet, they can't really be called relationships imo but thats just me, i said in a debate the other day about my best friend of the last 9 months i met him online and we see each regularly an text 24 7 when not ringin each other, its perfect xx

[30stone]

Originally posted by Magic
Just thinking, do you think online relationships can work? Can love be found online? I know for two forum members it has here, but for me I think I would find it hard.

So, what are your views?

<3 marry me?

lol uh i think it can but id say you'd talk online then have to meet within a couple of weeks. Though it could be dodgy.

[Xander]

I don't think it can work, there are of course exceptions. But I just generally think that online relationships don;t work, I don't the bond between the two people is strong, neither is the love.

[Captain.Remy]

Message original : Mrluvaluva
I think though that the net is not the best way to meet and get to know someone, as you cannot really be sure that the info the other person has given you about themselves is correct. It's a risk you take.

I do agree. Although Internet is an amazing tool for shy people to meet someone and to help them with this issue, I still think that you don't have the same feelings and same standards when you meet someone over Internet than in real like the charisma, the speech, the body lannguage...all these things that make me (and other people too) want to talk to someone or going out with her (obviously)
I'm not saying it is fake to meet someone over Internet because it works and they are satisfied with it but I couldn't, or only for a sex meeting (you don't need to know the girl that much).

So yeah, I keep it real concerning the relationships.

[Sam]

Originally posted by Callum
Originally posted by Nickyy
I think it can :lovedup: x

Im meeting Sam in August :lovedup: x

Are you and him and item?

No we are not. :tongue:
She's just messing

[Annie]

Well I met a very close friend on a the Hearts FC forum and we ended up speaking on MSN and chatting etc. I met her at the football one day and we have been best mates ever since - that was 4 years ago.

And my boyfriend who I live with now I met online, we only met there, didnt speak online, but I met up with him about a month after texting and speaking on the phone everyday and then 4 months later we got a flat together and have been together ever since.

I think it will only work if you actually meet with the people in real life. I dont believe you could have a full relationship purely online, you need physical attention and love.

I am so happy with Matt and people always are like oh how did you meet and at first we were kinda embarrassed about it but we love each other now and always will :lovedup:

Oh and obviously I met Rocko :lovedup:

[~Kizwiz~]

Like DT said, Red and I met on TiBB and now live life as a happy and contented family. It took a while to settle into life together and we had a pretty crap couple of years to struggle through. It got a little shaky now and then but what doesnt break you makes you stronger. We now live in a beautiful house with our wonderful children and are very happy.

[Magic]

Originally posted by 30stone
Originally posted by Magic
Just thinking, do you think online relationships can work? Can love be found online? I know for two forum members it has here, but for me I think I would find it hard.

So, what are your views?

<3 marry me?

lol uh i think it can but id say you'd talk online then have to meet within a couple of weeks. Though it could be dodgy.

I'm married to Stu. :P

[30stone]

Originally posted by Magic
Originally posted by 30stone
Originally posted by Magic
Just thinking, do you think online relationships can work? Can love be found online? I know for two forum members it has here, but for me I think I would find it hard.

So, what are your views?

<3 marry me?

lol uh i think it can but id say you'd talk online then have to meet within a couple of weeks. Though it could be dodgy.

I'm married to Stu. :P

If it doesn't work out... you know where ill be <3

[SiaSiaSia]

I went out with someone over the internet a few years ago and we talk occasionally.
and a guy i fancied for AGES on the internet is moving to england in like a month and I was completley obsessed with him so it'd be actually weird to meet him .. :P [i sound like a proper stalker now]

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