internet relationships

ok...this question arises because me and a friend of mine were just having a conversation. He is embarassed b/c his dad met his stepmom over the internet. I believe it was a dating service. However, I don't seem to understand what there is to be embarassed about. I've read so many stories that it's getting harder and harder to meet people once you get out of college, and since the internet is such a big part of our lives now, I kind of just seems normal. Whats your opinion? Would you be embarassed to meet someone over the internet and then hook up with them in person? What are your reasons? From my POV, you shouldn't be, but I was just curious as to what other peoples reasons were...

I realld dont see anything wrong with it. My sister in law met her husband over a dating service. He is a real sweet guy. They have been married for about 3 years now and are verry happy. The only thing is that you never know who you are talking to. or what kind of people they are till you meet them. that is kinda scarry. a thaught just came to me, who am I talking to now. What kind of people are in here?? oh well,

i have recently been intermet dating and i think its great. i went one one that the girl was 70 lbs heavier then her pics, and it was a disaster, my second datei dated the girl for 3 mtns and i didnt work, but still an awesome girl. i just started getting on them 2 days ago and i started talking to a girl that seems like she has the same goals as me. its easy cause u can learn what a person is like instead of guessing. she's a teacher, and loves all the same tv shows and hates clubs.best thing is she lives in my home town! i too hate clubs therefore its difficult to meet people in the real world.im shy. ill keep u guys posted!!! :thumbsup:
ps u do get alot of personal info on people, whether they are liers is a different story.only thing that bothered me was telling them where we met, but its really no big deal.

My uncle met his current GF over a dating service. My sister is on match.com and is always meeting people but it's funny because her dates are always disasters. :D

match is the one i use, and american singles. sorry for double post.

I've done it. it was fun, nothing serious and I never met the person, but this was also like 4-5 years ago. She was really, cool. I had a mic and a webcam at the time and so did she so we actually talked and looked at each other having full conversations and stuff. Wasn't a real relationship like you're talking sbout here, but we took it as something to look forward to everyday or so.

^ Ditto

I've known people who've been in them and gotten married.
I've known people who've been in them and gotten screwed.
They can work.
It's worth a try, after all.. You can always date someone while having an internet relationship at the same time :P

True that GritMaster, Some work out some dont, Show up at one place you get a hot piece of ass, show up at another and find out she is a he and he is chaseing you accross the lawn.

- Kevin

I dont think it would sound right like '' How'd you meet'' '' I um...Clicked a mouse and put it criteria?''

I realld dont see anything wrong with it. My sister in law met her husband over a dating service. He is a real sweet guy. They have been married for about 3 years now and are verry happy. The only thing is that you never know who you are talking to. or what kind of people they are till you meet them. that is kinda scarry. a thaught just came to me, who am I talking to now. What kind of people are in here?? oh well,


so your sister-in-law met your brother over the internet? lol did that throw anybody else or am I just stupid? It took me like 3 minutes to finally realize you were talking about your husband's sister. duuuuuurh :loser:

i think dating services are for nerds.... if you're under 30 atleast. I can understand if you're older its hard to meet people. But if you're in your 20s you can just go to a bar or a club or wherever and meet people. I bet over 80% of the guys under 30 on those things are weirdos

I once had an internet with a pretty 19 year old blonde. I met her, though she didn't look 19, more like 50 and didn't look like a she, more like a he and she had grey hear and a beard. Looked NOTHING like she did in the photos, but I suppose people change.


She still touched me where she said she would, though. I told her to stop but she wouldn't :(

I think she posts on here actually. Her screen name is "Toksin," anyone heard of her?

I once had an internet with a pretty 19 year old blonde. I met her, though she didn't look 19, more like 50 and didn't look like a she, more like a he and she had grey hear and a beard. Looked NOTHING like she did in the photos, but I suppose people change.


She still touched me where she said she would, though. I told her to stop but she wouldn't :(

I think she posts on here actually. Her screen name is "Toksin," anyone heard of her?
:rolleyes: You can't have an internet with someone, all your base are belong to us.

well i think there a bad idea really.
my ex and i met in real life had some distance between us and used teh web to stay in touch.
But unless your there with them at points its not real

I see nothing wrong with it. I met my current wife off the internet. we had chatted with each other for a bit, then we met at a group get together, and things went on from there. Yes, there are people out there who choose to lie, or stretch the reality a bit, but don't dog it unless you have tried it.

you never know what is out there. the interent in a way, opens up new avenues to people you wouldnt meet any where else. your perfect match could be out, and not cruising the clubs or bars.

:iagree: , u cant meet a nice guy in a club, or bar, if u dont like clubs urself!i dont want a club whore, i want someone that stays in like me.and i dont think u guys realize that there is alot of girls that are in ur own town. not in alaska. i met this girl a couple days ago, she lives in my hometown, and went to my highschool, same year! ill keep u posted, but she seems like a sweet girl that also likes to relax and chill home. how do u meet a girl thats not out on the town...............?

how much do you guys pay to use those sites? Like match.com

i bet they make enough money

There are more ways to meet people on the internet then via dating sites.

I've never been to a dating site. But I've met alot of people via the internet. some are really close friends, some I hate. Some I've met in real life. Some I already knew in real life.

I'll happily admit I still go to dating sites, provides a brilliant laugh, especially given how naive most of the people on those sites tend to be.

u can join for free, put ur pics up, and wink at people. u could get emails from members, but u cant sent emails, just like free flirt. it cost 29.99 for a mtn or 6 mths at 12.99 each. go on there and do a search and if u dont see at least one girl ud like to date, u could talk all the shit u want.

I'll happily admit I still go to dating sites, provides a brilliant laugh, especially given how naive most of the people on those sites tend to be.



I once had an internet with a pretty 19 year old blonde. I met her, though she didn't look 19, more like 50 and didn't look like a she, more like a he and she had grey hear and a beard. Looked NOTHING like she did in the photos, but I suppose people change.
She still touched me where she said she would, though. I told her to stop but she wouldn't :(






So, tell me guys, just how long has it been since you've seen each other?
Because people can change quite a bit when they go overseas, often enough that you can't even recognise your own family............

I met a girl online one time... fell in love with her.

The thing about the internet is that you can be what you want... and when you speak to someone that you'll probably never meet, you have the option of being completely and totally honest and up-front with them. It breaks down communication barriers that way, and it's easy to develop a very close relationship with the other person. It allows you to get to know the person, rather than have the facade of physical interaction to contend with.

So, I met this girl online over 2 years ago without any expectations... she was just someone to chat with while I was at work. But after a while, IM'ing her every day for several months, we started talking on the phone. The only person I don't mind talking to on the phone (at great length) with. I spoke to her every day for about a year and a half, and I've never been closer to anyone in my life, and it was great. We had an unbelievable amount of things in common, and she was absolutely beautiful. Alot of people say "well, how do you know that the pictures of her are really her?" but sometimes you just KNOW. Plus, I've seen video of her, and there's no faking it then.

I've been in love with her ever since, but there was too much standing in the way of the relationship. For one, she lives in Montreal which is about 2500 miles from here, not to mention across an international border. For two, she's Iranian, and comes from a fairly traditional middle-eastern family who expects her to be with a middle-eastern man.

The thing about a long distance relationship is that, in order for it to ever work, it has to be converted to a short-distance relationship. In other words, one (or both) of you has to leave the life you know to be with the other person. In my case, it would've had to be me... I would've had to move to french-speaking Canada, leaving my friends, job, family, etc. behind in order to be with her. Something I seriously considdered many a time.

However, we both realized that the odds of "us" working out were against us, and we've tried to go our seperate ways. It's hard, because, even though I still talk to her every two weeks or so, I'm still madly in love with her. We plan to meet sometime soon, she's planning on making a trip to Vancouver in a month or two, and if she does, I'll be there to meet her face to face.

Iranian? I'm Afghan, what's her name...you can...uhh...live your life with her through me :D

Holy shit Mike. Good luck with that dude.

So, tell me guys, just how long has it been since you've seen each other?
Because people can change quite a bit when they go overseas, often enough that you can't even recognise your own family............
You are an evil, evil little man Moppie.......:lol:

My friend met a guy on a dating site and got pregnant on their first date. She's now got a 1 year old and the father is a total loser.

I once had an internet with a pretty 19 year old blonde. I met her, though she didn't look 19, more like 50 and didn't look like a she, more like a he and she had grey hear and a beard. Looked NOTHING like she did in the photos, but I suppose people change.


She still touched me where she said she would, though. I told her to stop but she wouldn't :(

I think she posts on here actually. Her screen name is "Toksin," anyone heard of her?

I heard she's close to being Viced. She reminds me a little too much of Michael Jackson, if you ask me.

just went on my date fri,and saw her everyday since. awesome girl. she's got everything going for her, just not sure if the physical attraction is 100 percent. but im more of an emotional person anyway, so we'll see what happens. i have to admit noone has made me laugh like she does in a looooong time, i was crying tears of laughter. thats what dating is for i guess. ill keep u posted.

I do need to say I am not a club/bar type of person. My job requires helping people when in need. I drive a flat bed trailer with a truck since I am not allowed to have a CDL(Commercial Driver's Lisence). I have met several gals doin it. One was very nice and I hang out with she usually comes with me on some late night runs to keep me company. I woke up all pissed off about getting draged out of bed and then it was some hot chick stuck. She was relieved it was not some grimey middle-aged grease monkey tow truck driver. After she said that I said I was relieved it wasn't some middle aged balding nerd or an annoying old lady. I got a nice tip, a kiss on the cheek and hug, and a phone number. Sweet Deal. I voted sure,why not? Especially since most people here are users and suck anyways.

My mates getting married.........