I agree with what you said about people being unable to connect in face to face or in person. It seems as the connected we are via internet, the more disconnected we are from each other as individuals. Which is incredibly sad. I think that it is important, especially in online dating to interact with people face to face. Meeting in person is everything, if you haven't met in person that should be the end goal. Because online/long distance relationships can not perpetually remain as such. You have to video chat! It's not the same as being together in person but you need to SEE the other person. You need to HEAR them. That's how you establish a connection. Some people might be great to text with but talking face to face might freak them out. How do you sustain a relationship with such a person? You CANT. They have to be able talking with you face to face, arguing face to face, laughing together, experiencing the awkward silence, experiencing the not awkward silence, express yourselves face to face. That's how you know you really have chemistry. And that's all I have to say about online dating. Skype is magical.
First I'll say great thread Jo, and I'm sure you know what I'm about to say There are many ways for people to connect and interact in the world we live in today. Thanks to social networking it's making it easier to speak to people all across the world. I for one really enjoy meeting people from different backgrounds and different cultures so I am thankful for the advancement in technology. There are billions of people in the world and one of them could be the love of your life so why shut off the possibility of meeting someone online? Even if you are very social and get out much doesn't mean you have a high chance of meeting that special person who you can see spending the rest of your life with. Try new things, and interact with people. I would have never thought I'd find my other half online,but it happened. I'd like to thank the developers of PIMD for creating this game because without it we would have never met or interacted. Not every relationship developed online works out,and it sure isn't easy. My previous one didn't work out (meet online) , and along with my past relationships that is OK because it opened my eyes up to what I really need and want from a relationship and the person I'm dating. It was definitely worth it in the end because I couldn't be any happier. It is a lot harder then having a relationship where both people can see each other every day BUT if both people really want it and are compatible they will fight and make it work. In the end the harder you fight for it when it actually happens you appreciate it a lot more because you were able to spend all that time together in the beginning like everyone else. What I've learned is anything that you have to work hard for you appreciate it a lot more oppose to something that was really easy to obtain. Although it's rare and can take along time for that person to come along, I would encourage everyone to be patient and open yourself up to new opportunities or ideas rather then being closed or narrow minded. Thanks for the post Jo
I've fallen in luv w a man I met online. When you're getting to know someone online you build a fantasy with them not based on reality. Nevertheless it was the best relationship I had compared to real life relationships. Currently, I've dated a man a met on a dating website and immediately met in real life. We've been dating for almost 3 years now.
Nice topic BFF First off, I would just like to say... Never in my life did I think online dating was a great idea. I saw my older sister do it... And I was always like wtf? That being said.. I understood the online flirting and games people play on here. I didn't think much of it. There are tons and tons of "catfish" and so you have to be careful. But. Irl wouldn't you also have to be careful? You have to make sure you really know someone who you get involved with. On one hand, it is so much easier to lie online. But on the other hand, it is also so great to be able to get to know someone else in this situation. You are forced to fuel your relationship by communication. It's definitely a tough thing, but if that is achievable, then it really shows how strong the two can be. No shocker to anyone, I met my boyfriend online from GAW/PIMD. And for anyone who knows me knows he and I went through hell and back. It's so much harder to maintain a relationship with a person who lives across the country. It's far too easy for misunderstandings and mishaps to take place. I honestly never thought things would get so serious between us. But almost two years later, back and forth visitations, we have lived together for the past 6 months. So yes, online dating can be a wonderful thing. I got to know Alex in ways real life probably wouldn't have taken me. I fell in love with someone I would never have had the chance to meet had I not been given the privilege of partaking in today's advances. Online allows explorations to new ideas people cultures and lifestyles. I don't know that I would be exposed to the half the things. Not even just my intimate relationship, but I've also made wonderful friendships, and been able to meet some. Having friends on the east coast made my move easier definitely. I can't say it's for everyone, but I certainly came out lucky as hell.
^ I've met Kay in real life And will hopefully meet Bobby and his girl soon. And of course they're both the two with the longest posts ever besides my original thread topic ️ Love ya guys.
No fucked up No but it was that one night we were rp'ing about going to dinner and I slipped some roofies in your margarita and yeah
Online dating is detrimental to real moments. Let me elaborate: since technology, we are actually becoming more lonelier than ever. Humans are capable of knowing 150 people in their lives at the exact same time. We long to look for those relationships as part of our social build. As humans, we go to work, we alienate ourselves from loved ones or friends, we sometimes go days without real conversations with with real people and stay inside all day long. With social media and any toe of social app, there are "likes, taps, comments"... But none of it is a "real" moment. Worst case scenario: the world has a blackout. Everything that once had a trace is vanished. No more pictures of you and your SO/gf/bf, no more bday pics, etc. It's practically disgusting. We are always "stopping" real life to snap a selfie and post it online to look as if we are living our lives to the fullest. Just look around, people are on their phones constantly, even snapping damn good pictures for Instagram. If there's a blackout, you're left with nothing. Cause in that moment, you rely on the picture as your real life. Humans wake up, go to bed, and form "relationships" with people online because they are lonely. They want to feel a connection, it's in our DNA, and social apps and media allow us humans to feel something. It's fabricated, and everyone falls into it's trap. I do not think two people in different countries or states dating works. It's one thing to meet someone online and THEN have a real in life relationship, but to date someone you'll never physical touch is merely nothing but a fabricated fantasy. It is because of technology that humans are lonely. It is getting in the way of real contact, and since technology is progressing faster and faster each day, it's hard to keep up. Secretly, count how many "social apps" you have... It's a good indication of how "lonely" you might actually be in real life. Personally, anyone a part of a social media or social app wants to fulfil some type of connection that they lack in real life. Otherwise, no one would be here. Forums would no exist, as real conversations would take place. Online dating is actually called the innovation of loneliness. Look it up.