Recently met someone who is sweet and kind and funny. I'm falling and scared as hell.
2006-11-08 03:23:22 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
Those are just some of his attributes - we have talked for hours about everything - very frank and open. Yes, we do want to meet but I want to take things slow.
2006-11-08 03:35:05 · update #1
well, of course they can work. i am in the same situation that you describe. the only difference i see is that im not afraid at all. the woman i am speaking with is kind, sweet, open , honest, smart, humorous, AND beautiful to boot. sometimes you have to throw caution to the wind and go for it. i hope that you and your friend meet soon because im sure, since you have both been open and honest, that this could end up a wonderful thing for you both.
2006-11-09 16:09:21 · answer #1 · answered by ilikethickchix 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends. I met my husband on line and it was long distance for 2/4 years we dated.
How to make it work:
1) You need more than "sweet and funny"--start slow. Write letters and call for a few months first. This is a less intrusive way to get to know them, and less informal than email.
2) You BOTH need to work at meeting each other. It's not just one sided, meaning you don't do all the traveling. Also, don't travel to see each other ALL THE TIME. The more you each spend independent the more those times together will feel special.
3) It's not a relationship until you meet--it's a friendship with on line benefits if you just remain friends on line.
4) Treat it no differently than a normal relationship. You need trust, communication, and commitment. Don't assume that you're heading for marriage. Just enjoy what you have and take it at will.
2006-11-08 11:29:04 · answer #2 · answered by FaZizzle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they can work, but you have to have a lot of trust in the other person. Thats the only part that sux about it. If he is that good then do whatever you think it will take to keep him, But I am talking from a mans position on the subject.
2006-11-08 11:26:17 · answer #3 · answered by Smoke Eater 512 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rarely
2006-11-08 11:28:10 · answer #4 · answered by Banana Pie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sabete, what exactly do you want in a relationship? If your answer is happiness, fulfilment and satisfaction, and you're sure this guy has all, then why are you scared? My advice's for you to go for things that work, rather than to stick to the status quo.
2006-11-08 11:43:19 · answer #5 · answered by mykemejeje 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Long distence relationships definatly can work. as long as u get to see them more then 2 times a year. i see my gf about 1-2 times a month so the distence isnt realy that bad.
2006-11-08 11:28:59 · answer #6 · answered by alex 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES!! I married my online sweetie a month ago, we both knew what we wanted and weren't afraid to go after it! We both couldn't be happier! (did I mention we lived 2000 miles apart?) We married in my hometown, and moved to his a few days later..btw, I'm 40 and have 2 teenage daughters..so it's never too late!! Go for it!!
2006-11-08 11:33:28 · answer #7 · answered by harley49916 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Short answer: No, not really. Very low percentage of long distance or online relationships work.
2006-11-08 11:25:12 · answer #8 · answered by sir_lag 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It works for very few people. Me personally I want the person Im dating in the same city.
2006-11-08 11:30:23 · answer #9 · answered by KokoCutie272006 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There's 380 miles between my girlfriend and I. Of course, we started living next to each other, but then I went to college. It sucks, but we're doing it.
2006-11-08 11:25:16 · answer #10 · answered by Captain Moe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋