cyber-commitment: Is there there any right to have expectations?
cyber-infidelity: Is there any guilt to it?
cyber jealousy: Do people feel it? Is it legitimate?
Or is it all just a big flirt without implications?
2007-01-08 03:11:39 · 23 answers · asked by x 7 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
There are definitely implications. As for the guilt and commitment, that is one big grey area. But the jealousy is a very real part of it. This is very embarrassing at times, but that is the truth of the matter.
2007-01-08 03:15:41 · answer #1 · answered by Diesel Weasel 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If a person is in a "cyber" relationship and cheats, don't you think that person will have the same desire when he's out there?
My point is that in term of the dynamics (which is what you are talking about) it's not black and white like you pose it.
I'm married to a lady I met on-line. You ask about committment, and I'll tell you that yes people have a right to have expectations.
You also mention guilt with cyber infidelity. Some people may feel guilt as they would when they are out there, and then there are some that view it as one huge playground, just as they would out there.
And with respect to jealousy, that is a very destructive emotion that is indicative of other issues. And these people will feel and express jealousy whether it's the cyber kind or the "out there" kind.
and it can be a big flirt or it can be something more, it's what the individual chooses to make it.
2007-01-08 11:46:32 · answer #2 · answered by LongSnapper 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe in having cyber friendships, and I'm sure all the same complications, that occur away from the screen, can happen within them.
I met my boyfriend, for the first time, right here on Y!A. We didn't really get along too well at first, but as a friendship blossomed, I felt a lot of guilt. I was actually involved with someone at the time who worked away for long periods. I could never have an affair so I ended the relationship I was in, to be free to see if anything would come of the 'cyber' relationship (which was only flirtation, at the time). I'm glad I had a cyber relationship, but I'm happier still that it turned out to be the real thing...
I flirt on line these days, but my boyfriend can see it for what it is, just a giggle with no implications...
2007-01-08 12:27:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I've never believed in long-distance stuff. Cyber relationships/friendships can work if after a reasonable period of time, you meet the person and start facing things in the real world. However, if you're gonna meet the person as a one-off thing and then the person returns to his own distant land and her own and you both start depending on the net again, fat hope it's not gonna work. That's where the issues you mentioned come in - cyber jealousy, cyber- infidelity, cyber- commitment. I wouldn't slam down the fact that there's a possibility that the internet can link people. My sister met her boyfriend on this website called www.friendster.com Right now they're deeply in love, they meet almost everyday. It helps that he's a local as well so they aren't continents apart. But really. The net should only be used as an initial tool if anything. It shouldn't be depended on for a long-term means of communication. Just my two cents worth.
2007-01-08 11:17:16 · answer #4 · answered by Stranger In Paradise 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I like to think a Big flirt without implications--but I have seen the other types of cyber before.
2007-01-08 11:14:18 · answer #5 · answered by eeyoree rocks2003 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Cyber- is a lot less committed than pen pals when you had to put pen to paper. Some people here air their views without expecting anyone to read too deeply into them. The likelihood of meeting anyone from YA is very remote.
2007-01-08 13:09:05 · answer #6 · answered by mmmporg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I imagine that there would be some expectations, indeed.
Infidelity is not an issue because you aren't cyber married lol
I imagine they do. We all know I want to be the center of EVERYONE's attention ALL the time... so.. maybe.
You going to show me a little attention? lol Do I have to throw down some pb & b?
2007-01-08 14:53:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Very Interesting! I am very catious with affairs of the heart in real life so I am that much more so on-line. It is all so complicated to begin with so it is best to keep it light and fun until there is proof that there is something substantial.
I do believe there are people that go through all the emotions when it comes to an on-line affair of the heart. Pity really! I shall stick with my silly crushes and fairy tale dreams!
2007-01-08 11:20:13 · answer #8 · answered by JustLynn 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
cyber-commitment: no expectations
cyber-infidelity:if you know your partner doesn't like it then yes if they don't mind then no
cyber jealousy:People do feel it but I don't think it is legitimate
I think it is a way to spice up your life without actually getting involved in anything. It feels good to flirt but you have to know your limits.
2007-01-08 11:18:53 · answer #9 · answered by sweetbajanass 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
as with any type of relationship ... depends on the people involved. Personally, I'm just a flirt online and never get into what I would consider a "relationship." However, I have had people decide that I was in one with them (was news to me!) and get horribly jealous whenever I talked about ladies I knew IRL and my interest in them.
There is no one answer to your question.
2007-01-08 11:15:42 · answer #10 · answered by worm22 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋