Random Internet Chatting

[thedebutante]

Hey guys. I do a lot of random internet chatting with people I don't necessarily know. So far, my experience has been good and I've met a lot of amazing people. However, I was just wondering if any of you guys have ever encountered the negative sides of this. Also, do you guys ever meet the people you chat with face to face, how do these things end, and is it possible to build a strong relationship with someone you've never actually met beyond the realm of the almighty IM? It's also interesting to share how these encounters start and what makes them keep going for sometimes incredible amounts of time. So let's discuss!

I'll start:

I've been chatting with someone for the past two months. All is well, except I think that this person has developed feelings that I'm not quite ready for. I love chatting with this person, but if I carry on, would I be leading him on? (this is just an example, so i hope this doesn't get moved to the love and romance section)

[hyebruin]

it's just like real life...some people are worth your time and effort and others are not...trial and error, it's part of life...

[thedebutante]

I totally agree. But sometimes people have different online personalities. I guess you can never know until you actually meet them. But I would totally love to hear specific examples. When is it no longer "just chatting"

[Anonymouse]

Wow, such wisdom.

[thedebutante]

thanks buddy, what a warm welcome

[SagGal]

I've been chatting with someone for the past two months. All is well, except I think that this person has developed feelings that I'm not quite ready for. I love chatting with this person, but if I carry on, would I be leading him on? (this is just an example, so i hope this doesn't get moved to the love and romance section)

Maybe you're missunderstanding or taking things the wrong way? What did the person say that has you thinking that he has developed feelings, which you're not ready for?

[Siggie]

thanks buddy, what a warm welcome

And that's Anon's personality... endearing no?

[Anonymouse]

And that's Anon's personality... endearing no?

I was proven wrong, that's two attempts at sarcasm. Keep up the good work.

[Siggie]

I was proven wrong, that's two attempts at sarcasm. Keep up the good work.

Lay off okay? undefined

[Anonymouse]

I was being honest, I like your sarcasm. As you wish.