Can true love exist online?

@yahnee (1243)
Philippines
November 29, 2011 5:45pm CST
I recently joined an online dating site through a link sent by a friend. I met a guy from across the world and we have been exchanging emails. We have not had any chance to see each other because he claims he is too busy with work and can only email during weekends. He expresses his thoughts on love through his email messages which are really sweet and romantic. I don't have any idea on how he looks except for 1 picture on the dating site. If I should judge him according to the way he writes,then he must be a good guy but can one really fall in love through emails? It is difficult to judge the character of a person you haven't met. I am not very particular with looks but I am quite wary of this relationship. What do you say about this?
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21 responses
@bubuth (1815)
• Philippines
30 Nov 11
yes..it does exist..My neighbor also looking for a boyfriend through online until he met a the guy for him..Every day they are chatting online until the guy went here in our province and they get married..now they have 2 children
@yahnee (1243)
• Philippines
30 Nov 11
Actually, I am not looking for a boyfriend right now just an online friend.It just so happened that after a few exchange of emails he started mentioning about love. It seems strange but let the future decide.
@bubuth (1815)
• Philippines
16 Dec 11
i think he want to express his feeling for you. Why its like strange?
@lilo22 (1)
30 Nov 11
If i were u i'd rather know the guy first coz i do not want to invest emotion to a guy i barely know. Know him personally and most of all his beliefs in terms of religion coz this one really matters most.I meet my husband online but before we get into a serious relationship.We really know each other first seriously.We know each other beliefs,our religion and our admiration.Then after that we became serious in our relationship and we promise to each other that we will not look any relationship meaning no girls for him and no guyz for him.That work pretty well and we become engage for 1 and a half year.That is quite a long time ha....And now we are happily married for 3 years now and counting. It is so nice that God is the center of the relationship coz evrything will follow smoothly...I am hoping that you will find the love of your life.God bless.
@yahnee (1243)
• Philippines
1 Dec 11
You know the first thing that I admired from this online friend is his belief in God. It was the first question he ever asked. While he has respect for other religions, he would prefer someone who believes in the almighty God. This was his only specific requirement in a relationship because he feels he won't be comfortable with someone who does not have faith in God. Such an endearing quality for a man.
@mods196621 (3652)
• Philippines
30 Nov 11
It depends on the two person who are using internet dating to have love affair. If he is only just sending you emails only and no time to see himself on video or other way of communications that he show himself please dont fall in love to his word only. Maybe you will cry at the end and really his word can make us fall to their words. As what happened to others after they fall to their chat mate or dates online they ended in tears. But this happen only to those who are not serious in their relationship. IF he shows on video sending you some pics and others that he shows serious well maybe both of you end up to happy ending and wishes you about that ending. But mostly it ends up to tears of sadness... how i wish you'll not experience the same what happened to others like what happened to me... so sad until now.
@yahnee (1243)
• Philippines
30 Nov 11
I appreciate your concern. It would be nice to see him on video because for all I know he might be 20 years younger than me. It wouldn't actually matter how he looks physically though I hope the romantic character he is trying to portray in his emails is true. He has limited the information on the most basic and I would really appreciate knowing more about him but all he talks about is his undying love. What I really wanted was an exchange of thoughts and opinions because I am not really in a great hurry to fall in love.
• India
30 Nov 11
Yahnee, practically, whoever wishes to date online especially men will try to impress you, so contacting thru email or chatting are no harm to healthy relationship, but I prefer direct contact before we jump into conclusions, why because, you would never happen their face reaction when we chat online, facial expression is best thing to judge a person, I suggest to meet the person in person :)
@yahnee (1243)
• Philippines
30 Nov 11
The distance between our countries is too far that a person to person contact seems quite impossible unless he is really serious about the relationship. While it wouldn't seem impossible I don't want to expect his presence in my country.Chatting online would be appreciated but he has to make the first move.
@rencarl (620)
• Philippines
30 Nov 11
hello there.well, if you are to ask me, i do not recommend online love affairs because i believe love results from an interaction between two individuals who have met and felt each others company worthwhile.i am not telling you to stop on your current affair though because it is for you to discover what the real essence of love is.try to ask him to meet with you so that you can tell if he really is sincere to you.
@yahnee (1243)
• Philippines
30 Nov 11
I am really wary of online affairs. When I joined this dating site, there were others who wanted to chat and we have become online friends. We exchange ideas usually about online jobs. There was just this one guy who came from across the world who had different ideas.Though I continue to correspond through email, I am still doubtful about his true character. It would really be better to see him in person but seems quite impossible due to the distance.
30 Nov 11
To answer the original question you put as the title, I think it can. I met my husband online. Turns out we went to the same school, had the same friends for SEVEN years and managed to never meet. We were both still close with one friend and when she found out we were talking she drove me nuts to go meet him. After texting daily for almost 2 months, we met (would have been sooner but I had twins in Dec 09, started talking to him when they were 2 months old and wanted to wait) and our relationship was and still is great. We got engaged last Decmeber and married this past May. :) We are now expecting our third child (my 3rd, his first biological child) and we are looking into him adopting the twins as their father (aka "donor") is useless and was never in the picture. I would be wary about the situation you're in because the distance is so far, you never see him even online. He only used one photo. Did you ask for other photos? I don't believe someone can "only" talk on certain days of the week. If they want a relationship to happen and work then they need to make an effort to have it work. I would say maybe he's nice to talk to as a friend or chat buddy but I wouldn'3 put life on hold for him. I'd keep looking if I was in that situation.
• United States
1 Dec 11
Even if you can't visit, you should be able to skype and see each other. Not because looks are important. But to see the person you are talking to is the same person you think it is. And to get to know each other beyond typed words.
@banta78 (4326)
• India
30 Nov 11
Like good people do exist in this world, true love can and does exist even online. But honestly it really comes down to specific individuals. One can't generalize these things easily. In your specific case, I feel you are not sure of his intentions. In long distance relationship, that is quite natural. I think both of you need to have more direct honest communication. This will help both of you in long run. Second guessing each other and sending mixed signals can only lead to more heart burn for either or both of you.
@williamjisir (22819)
• China
5 Nov 12
Hello yahnee. I think that online love can lead to true love because I have a colleague who started to get to know her boyfriend online and later they both got married in another city. Later they even bought an apartment in the capital city. Now they have a child of their own. Based on their real experience, online love can exist if both fall in love with each other. Take care.
@Graceekwenx (3160)
• Philippines
30 Nov 11
Welcome to Mylot Yahnee! Yes, true love can exist online. Ive heard of success stories on these. I would have to caution you though that there are also many scammers online who play around with emotions. If he has no intention of meeting up with you, then forget it as he is not serious at all. You can also check the legitimacy of the online dating site. There are lesser scammers if the dating site you enrolled on is paid. I am not saying that paid online sites are scam-free as some can really be nutty to get through. Be careful Yahnee.
@yahnee (1243)
• Philippines
30 Nov 11
Thanks for the welcome Grace. I am trying to be careful but I am really intrigued when he professes his love so romantically when he has not even seen me. I can not believe that a person can fall in love without knowing who that person really is. This is my first time to join a dating site and I did it just to please my friend. This guy who is emailing me has even sent his phone number though I haven't tried contacting him. It is strange but whenever I read his messages,I find it easy to fall for him.
• India
5 Apr 13
Thanks for this discussion I know many girls and even women aged 60+, who are widowed, separated or are single mothers, they are still in search of a partner via different site, guys talk to them via email, yahoo messenger, skype etc, but most are cheats,because women from your country are so simple, they believe all.
@tiina05 (2317)
• Philippines
30 Nov 11
hello, Of course it is much better if you try to know him more. I mean dont look like easy to get. Tell him that you wanted to see him personally if he can. If he can actually do it for you then we can say that he is really in love also. What if he is sending that to many girls. You never know about that. So, you have to be careful because if you fall that easily he may abuse you. alright? And also you not yet know too how does he feels to you. alright? Think of some negative thoughts and not the positive one because it will keep you safe from falling. Wait until he falls to you.
@yahnee (1243)
• Philippines
30 Nov 11
tiina, it would be very difficult to meet him personally because he is in UK while I am in Asia. I just wish he would give me some personal information about himself but all he says on the emails is his undying love for me. It is intriguing but you can also judge his character from the way he writes. He seems sincere but I am still wary because I know nothing about him. I don't actually go for physical looks but I don't want to fall in love with an anonymous person. There is always that doubt that he is not what he says he is.
@jtj_hello (627)
• Philippines
30 Nov 11
I think it actually does. There is a drama program here in the Philippines in which it re-enact true to life stories of people anywhere in the world as long as a filipino. One of the story I remebered the most is similar to this online dating site and they ended up together. SO I think this really happens.
@yahnee (1243)
• Philippines
30 Nov 11
Jrj, I joined the online dating just for the fun of it and to please a friend.I have friends too who found their spouses through the internet but most of them have chatted with the video cam on in order to have an idea of how the person looks like. i have tried searching for him on facebook but I don't think he has an account.
• United States
1 Dec 11
My husband and I met on an online dating site. It can work. BUT you must know each other. Truly. If he seems to have a secret part of his life you are not invited to share, be very wary. We talked on the phone and online for a every day for over a month before we met. Then we spent a weekend or more, almost every month for over a year. I saw him in his home, around his friends, babysitting, cleaning, cooking, living. I knew him, and he knew me. He saw me with friends, family, in my classroom teaching. You must know each other outside of fancy, romantic, days free from responsibilities. One thing to remember is anyone can pretend to be kind, romantic, whatever, for short bursts of time.
• United States
30 Nov 11
I actually met my wife on AOL seven years ago. It worked for me. But you have got to be very careful. There are people out there on the net that pretend to be other than who they are. They get to be who they want to be. There are females pretending to be males and vica versa. There are also predators looking for an opportunity to take advantage of anyone that is gullible and not wary. I had a friend on Myspace that lives in France and she communicated with a male that lives in the US. They got very close because he said everything she wanted to hear. She planned to travel to the US to meet him. She informed me of her plans. I told her not to do it because she would be going to a country where she knows no one but this individual and under those circumstances she could be taken extreme advantage of. I also told her that if he really wants to meet her tell him to come and visit her. In the end he promised to do so but on the designated day that he was to arrive he did not show up nor did he ever. After that day he cut off all communication. So, you have to be very careful and extremely inquisitive about any relationship you start online.
@aprilsong (1884)
• China
30 Nov 11
First,i think true love exist both in reality and online. The problem is that to find true love needs a sharp eye, both in reality and online. Online love, compared to love in reality, are more fragile and people are more easier to cheat others. because you can only judge him from what he says. in reality, maybe we can know a lot from his body language and eye contact. so find out he is lying or not is much harder. I think you should keep a cool mind, and not lost in his sweet words. because when you are lost, then you can't make right from wrong. of course, i wish he is an honest man, but we need time to prove. you can talk with him and try to know more of him. if he is really like what he says, then i wish you two have a bright future. Best wishes.
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
30 Nov 11
It can be true. I have a friend who met her love in one social sites and the guy come here in our country and they met in real. You said, you never see the guy- be careful. There are true and real stories and there are sad and fraud stories as well.
• Indonesia
30 Nov 11
Hi yahnee I think it can exist. There is a saying there is nothing impossible in this world. All that will happen if there is a willingness and desire to achieve something. I think the online love through only a small problem that might happen if we believe that it could happen. It's up to you and most importantly honest and willing to try to do your best.
• Philippines
30 Nov 11
Hey yahnee! I just wanted to let you know that I've been into this situation before. I fell in love for a guy I met online. He was the first guy that I fell in love with! I fell in love with him because he is intelligent. I trust my intuition that he is a nice guy up to know I still have a feelings for him but I kept it aside as of this moment. I we are really meant for each other then we will be. I just wanted to let you know that YES! We can find true love online but before that we must look for someone whom we can love and then you can judge if that love is really TRUE!
• Philippines
30 Nov 11
It could exist online but one of the disadvantages could be pretension. He could act as someone he's really not when he only communicates with you through e-mails but he could also remain true to himself. Just go with the flow for as long as you're enjoying what you're doing but trust only yourself. It is difficult not to involve our emotions on these kind of matters but who knows? Maybe he's the one, maybe he's not. You will surely know the signs and follow your gut feeling and of course, your heart and mind. Welcome to MyLot and have a great day!
• China
30 Nov 11
The first ,I believe that true love can exist online.but they mixed in the flood of false information on the sites.a very small proportion makes you can't find them correctly.so I don't have any idea on whether he is true or not?The second,you are too far away from him, it's safe to find a man aroud you,good luck to you!