Below are stories that visitors to this site have chosen to share concerning the experiences that they have had meeting, flirting, and falling in love over the internet. It has been surprising to me to see the wide differences in ages, experiences, and advice left here. I hope that you can benefit from those experiences, because everyone that has been kind enough to share has left a part of themselves here to help you see what they have faced and what you could be facing should you chose to go the route that they did. That's not always easy, as I'm sure you know.

CoolMichael

Email:

Texmaverick@worldnet.att.net

Age:

37

Dated-online-before:

No

Would-recommend-dating-online:

It depends on the circumstances

Story

Well, my story is simple I met this most wonderful lady on the Internet... which I will call by her alias name Coolmelater... and we talked almost every nite and e-mailed each other daily just telling about what's going on in each other life's. And then after six months we exchange address's and phone numbers cause the both of us felt so comfortable with each other, and became the best of Friends. So, now in time we have met in person and I have even flew out to see her a bit more being a friend for her cause that's what she needs now is just a friend... but all in all I have grown so much in love with her and I hope and I pray to God that he will bless us together one day. I always give hope a chance to float up and it will. You know some people might call me a fool for all I do for her, but am I a fool after all we are all created in God's image and God wants us to help others when needed doesn't God want that for us to love and accept others in life and not judge others. Well, we have known each other for almost two years now and I wish everyone the best in your Internet romance also, and whatever my Lady friend does well that's what she wants to do and I'm here for her. And, please say a prayer for her that one day she gets custody of her daughter whom she loves so much.

Name:

Laurie

Email:

lct59@hotmail.com

Age:

35

Dated-online-before:

Flirted some, if that counts

Would-recommend-dating-online:

It depends on the circumstances

Story

I had been chatting for about 6 months. Had met some really neat people. Some I got to know very well and thought about meeting them in person. Then one day This guy pm'd me. I had talked to him in public and I knew he was a regular. We started talking and over the months we began to grow closer and closer. Learning more about each other. After almost 5 months we decided to meet in person. He lived 500 miles away so we picked a place in between to meet. I knew I was in love with the person I knew on the net but wasn't sure of how I would feel when I was face to face with him. We were both very nervous. We spent a week before telling each other all of our physical "defects". As soon as he pulled up and got out of his car I knew that he was "the one". That was 5 months ago. We are getting married in 5 weeks. My only advise. Be completely honest with each other. If the relationship works out any lies you tell will come out. Good luck. It is hard and not for everyone but it does work.

Name:

gonnagomyway

Email:

gonnagomyway@aol.com

Age:

26

Dated-online-before:

Flirted some, if that counts

Would-recommend-dating-online:

It depends on the circumstances

Story

I was in a chat room and started talking to this Fireman in Georgia. We hit it off and started talking almost every night for quite a while. We eventually exchanged phone numbers and talked even more often. We had awesome conversations and got along great. A lot of things that he told me didn't make sense though. He said he had his home phone number routed through to his cell phone when he wasn't home. I found out that was a lie. In his profile when I met him, it stated "not anymore" under marital status. I asked him several times if he had ever been married, he said no, never. Said it was bogus info just to get accepted into conversations in chat rooms. He always had an answer... Going on a hunch, I sat there while a friend using a very provocative screen name started talking to him. He was telling her things about himself that were very different from what I had been told. Well, playing on the hunch, I did a search on him. Come to find out, a woman named Rhonda resides with him that had changed her last name to his name. Oh, did I forget to mention the two kids? I got a hold of his real phone number and went on my way to get some revenge. Then I remembered that he said he had a friend that had two kids and that guy had just found his wife in bed with another man. I truly believe he was talking about himself. I never called his house. There's no telling what he is capable of. He also may be going through a rough divorce and wanted companionship. That was no reason to toy with me the way he did, but I understand how divorce can make you do some pretty strange things. I think he knew I had something to do with the conversation with my friend. The next day he sent me this email saying that he had met someone else. How appropriate. "Letting me down easy." I think he was afraid of me seeking revenge. I'm not trying to talk anyone out of doing the "online thing" but trust your gut. If anything at all doesn't add up, you are probably being deceived.

Name:

Judy

Email:

 

Age:

45

Dated-online-before:

Yes

Would-recommend-dating-online:

Yes

Story

I placed a personal ad and communicated via e-mail or instant message with several men, I even met a few for dinner or just a cup of coffee. I always took my cell phone with me and had a friend call 15 minutes into the date to make sure all was okay and to give me an 'easy out' if I desired. She would call again in 30 minutes and we had a prearranged code word if I felt I was in trouble. One man that I met turned out to be very interesting - that was 5 months ago and we're still dating and very happy!!!

Name:

Kipper

Email:

 

Age:

37

Dated-online-before:

Yes

Would-recommend-dating-online:

Yes

Story

I meet a wonderful lady, we dated for about a year and a half and we are getting married in 2 weeks. You need an open mind and time to think about what you are doing. But when it's right it's right

Name:

Miss Gretch

Email:

 

Age:

23

Dated-online-before:

Yes

Would-recommend-dating-online:

Yes

Story

I have dated several men beginning as an on-line date, (5 to be exact), ranging from 3000 miles to 30 miles in distance. I can tell you that each experience has been quite different. Most of the in person meetings lasted one or two dates, then "he" came along. We began chatting on AOL instant messenger and a week later we were talking on the phone, it was amazing how compatible we seemed to be and he only lived 3 hours away! Shortly after we had arranged to meet. We instantly made the most awesome eye contact and had the best weekend ever. We have seen each other every weekend since that first visit 3 months ago and I think we may be falling in love. My advice for anyone attempting an on-line romance.... Don't wait to meet the person, simply use the internet as a tool to meet people, use caution and get to know them to make sure that they are real. A lingering on-line romance can sometimes cause letdown and pain. Waiting for months and "falling in love on-line" only creates an "image" of the other person and how you perceive them to be, the let down can be far greater than the short disappointment if you aren't in "on-line" love. Meet in person THEN fall in love... IT IS WONDERFUL!!!!!

Name:

Mozartpoolcue

Email:

 

Age:

30

Dated-online-before:

Flirted some, if that counts

Would-recommend-dating-online:

It depends on the circumstances

Story

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