Is it normal to fall in love in the virtual world?

Malaysia
March 24, 2009 1:27am CST
I have this happy and sad tale to tell. I have been chatting with someone online for quite sometime now. What started as a friendly and innocent chatting has now turned into the world of romeo and juliet in this virtual world. I have no intention of falling in love with people online knowing well it is only a world of fantasy but the more I chat with this 'invisible' guy the more I am drawn to him. He has stirred my heart and soul madly that I can feel the pricking sensation creeping slowly under my skin and the feeling of missing is so intense that it is driving me to insanity whenever I can't chat with him. It has turned my world topsy turvy. I can't understand how this electronically connected love can be so real yet unreal in the true sense of the word. Just curious to know whether it is possible to really fall in love with people in the virtual world? What do you think?
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24 responses
• Philippines
24 Mar 09
I guess it is really possible especially if physical appearance does not really count as one of the criteria. Also, if he connects to you instantly that he is able to support your interests and it is as if you are always at the same side on most of the things, it is never impossible to not fall in love. It is also possible that you only enjoying chatting with that virtual guy. It may not be love yet, but probably companionship. But you will never know really. I guess it is important to just continue chatting with that friend. There is no harm actually in doing that. What is important is that you enjoy the moment. Make the most out of it.
• Trinidad And Tobago
24 Mar 09
I agree with u 100 percent,, so wise,, I too believe in being friends online,, good to learn also to exchange ideas,, that s where people prgress in life,, is it not?
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• Malaysia
25 Mar 09
You seems to be very encouraging and that is definitely something that I wish to do at the moment ie to continue my chats with him as he seems to be crazeeee about me too. I mean there is this mutual love drama that is about to happen behind the screen and I am curious to know where it leads to.
• China
25 Mar 09
Abnormal,seriously.There used to be a girl who might fall in love with me in the vitual world but I have no feelings with her,or she just had a sudden idea.It is always easy to share our feelings with strangers in a world of fantasy,but u can never know the difference between truth and lie in the internet
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• Malaysia
25 Mar 09
It makes the mind work hard to discover the truth from friends we meet in the net.
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
25 Mar 09
Dear Alegnaluvu, everything is possible in the virutal world. You would have heard or read the stories that two persons fell in love through on-line chatting, belonging to different countries, and ultimately decided to get married. You see you keep communicating with the other fellow and pour out your emotions and feelings to him and its vice versa also keep happening. In the real world, if you are in a relationship with someone, you will be physically able to see him and you are in a better position to judge his expressions/gestures. However, here you will have to rely on your instincts and experience. My opinion says that if you are feeling strongly drawn towards him, first of all, you can have his phone number and talk to him and based on your conservation, you can get an idea, how deep is his emotions towards you. Best of luck to you and my best wishes.
@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
25 Mar 09
Hello Algnal! I am at your side and I understand your point that you wish to enjoy 'the virtual love affair' without getting deep into it. I liked your view very much, when you say - This is something like rewinding the script of our real life love affairs that we so enjoyed once upon a time I hope you are mature enough to carry on this relationship, without making any harm to you.
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• Malaysia
25 Mar 09
Hello dpk262006, I love to be in love and this virtual guy open up the opportunity for me to say out my heart contents. I am quite happy that he reciprocated beautifully but how would I dare to go further then the screen. He might not be compatible with my character and personality in real life. It is not my intention to consider him seriously. I am just allowing myself to enjoy the pleasure of an online friendship. This is something like rewinding the script of our real life love affairs that we so enjoyed once upon a time. LOL
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• Malaysia
26 Mar 09
I hope not but wouldn't want to be suffocated in a stuffy marriage either. It is better to shoot two birds with one stone and come out a victor. There should always be a line drawn in between to avoid being a victim of the world of fantasy.LOL
@patzel88 (3310)
• Philippines
24 Mar 09
of course it is possible to fall in love with the help of online communication but in some situation you have to think that there are a big differences to a person if you have see each other personally because there are some attitude that you have never seen into the online chatting, there are lots of things you have to consider if you are fallin to that person. be sure that you will never get hurt in the future and tell that person of what really the emotions you have for that case you will lossen some doubts.
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• Malaysia
25 Mar 09
I have told him everything the person I am. I hope I won't place too much of my trust to this person online least I will hurt myself in case the chatting stops.
@23uday (2997)
• India
24 Mar 09
Hi friend, Its normal fall in love with a lover in this virtual world so quite,peaceful and calmness,innocent. Some people will just love and after that they live it like use and through love, If we loving to a beautiful women so we have to Seriously love to her. Dare to propose love no intense when chatting or talking with partner. Life is beautiful.
• Malaysia
25 Mar 09
Thank you for your input. I appreciate your views.
@srganesh (6340)
• India
24 Mar 09
It is really possible for people to fall in love with unknown strangers through net.But the question is,will it end successful?I think,this will be interesting to watch in cinemas and not to be tried in real life.But the decision is up to you.Be careful.Cheers!
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• Malaysia
25 Mar 09
Of course after chatting online everyday I can judge this person character and his truthfulness. But am always careful.
@LittleMel (8742)
• Canada
25 Mar 09
why not? I met my husband online. he lives here and I lived in my homeland we got married after numerous emails and chats he had never seen me in person, only pics. and yet we made it 8 yrs going strong I can't say this can happen to everyone, but it certainly happened to me and I am sure there are a small number of people that experienced the same a lot of things are possible these days you just have to remember not to jump both feet maybe you are in love and maybe he loves you too but don't give out any banking or personal information that may be used against you even married people have their own banking account lol give your heart, but don't give it all until all doubts are gone
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• Malaysia
26 Mar 09
Interesting...you are one of the product of the internet love affairs. How wonderful and hope you are truly happy with your find and is leading a good life with him.
@idowrite72 (2213)
• United States
25 Mar 09
Of course, it's possible. That is a real person at the other end of those computer waves. It is a different way to meet someone, but it can turn out the same as any other relationship. The thing with this kind of "falling" is that you have to be sure that the words you are reading are the real thing and that is sometimes more difficult on the computer. I have had a reltionship from online and it turned out to be beautiful, but took me a long time to realize what it really was. We started out chatting and then I needed to talk on the phone, which I normally DO NOT LIKE. After some time of that, it hit me that this was more than just a friendship and after we met, it was all there was. It is VERY possible to fall for someone online, but the thing is to take things slowly and carefully and make sure that things are what they seem. Good luck, alegnaluvu!!
• Malaysia
26 Mar 09
I agree with you. There is of course a real person on the other end of the computer who is as skeptical as us. He is also unsure whether we are talking the truth or rubbish and speaking in the language of the computer. LOL Enjoy while it last.
@gr8life (6251)
• Malaysia
2 Apr 09
Hello alegnaluvu, I have a friend who get married to the guy whom she met online. At first, they just chatted like normal and like you, not long after that, my friend get addicted with her virtual life that she ignored us, in her real life. We were worried about her and been thinking that the guy was just wanted to have fun with her. According to her, they exchanged photo online and they get closer from each conversation that they had. They met for the first time after chatting online for six months and get married after their first anniversary as online friends. I think this thing can happen nowadays but you still need to be very careful and try to get to know that person better before you decide that you are in love!
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• Malaysia
3 Apr 09
This is like fairy tale story which starts like 'once upon a time.......and it ends like 'they live happily in the end...so sweet isn't it. Well, I have no intention of ending my screen lover in marriage. I am enjoying the conversation while it last. I couldn't imagine getting seriously involved but just for the fun of it. LOL
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@sanuanu (11235)
• India
25 Mar 09
congratulations on finding your virtual love. This feeling would keep you fresh every day. Just try to chat more with this guy. I can remember when I was in real love. Everything was so beautiful those days! anyway: It is mind game you know! Mind only knows the feelings. It doesn't know the looks or the talk but the words which are being said or read by you give an impression. These impressions are the one which asks your heart to fall in love. As everybody know: "Love is Blind!"
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@sanuanu (11235)
• India
25 Mar 09
You remind me of my very first internet friend. She was just like you. Very friendly and was always ready to find a good humour and witty friend. We talked for 5-6 months or so then I did something terrible and lost her email contact. These days we only chat on her birthday, when I do call her on her mobile!
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• Malaysia
25 Mar 09
How true! I share with your views here as I am not so much on physical appearance. I need intelligent talk and words can really draw a person to me regardless of his not so attractive looks. I don't care whether he is an ugly toad as long as he impress me with his wits and humor, intelligence and concern. I would almost adore him if he can feed my mind effectively and this particular person is literally excellent. He has everything in terms of knowledge and openness that magnetize me to his side.
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@modstar (9605)
• Philippines
3 Apr 09
Hi alegna! Yeah it is possible. I can attest to that because i, myself, have fallen in love with someone from Turkey and i'm here in The Philippines. Thousand miles far from eachother but like you, everything seems so real. I have to agree with you about the "missing" part. I too miss her a lot and i was madly in love with her that i devote most of my time chatting with her. We upgraded our love a notch higher by sending love letters and photos via snail mail. Too bad it didn't work out. But to tell you, the relationship i had with her is better than some of the real relationships i've had. Just enjoy alegna!
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• Malaysia
6 Apr 09
Thank you modstar for your encouragement. You have had your experience with internet love affairs and it is great to listen from the man side. I am sure you were serious with her and was not fooling around, aren't you? Yes, I am enjoying it while it last.
• China
26 Mar 09
In my opinion, I would like to make friends first, and then we could meet and talk face to face, we could get familiar with each other, then it is possible to start things about love, try this!
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• Malaysia
26 Mar 09
Well of course, we all should start from friendships and eventually upgrade to love and the story goes from there.
@vheilugto (149)
• Philippines
26 Mar 09
yeah its normal but you have to know first the person well before you fall in love coz in cyver there is no such thing as a TRUE person, there are some but SOME only. you can not control your feelings, once you fell it, no one can ever stop you, as long as you know that person very well, go on!
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• Malaysia
26 Mar 09
I agree with you on your views. Thank you for reading my post.
26 Mar 09
Sorry to burst your bubble this person could be anyone and be telling you anything you dont who or what they until you meet face to face. I urge cautionand if you do meet tell somwhere where you are ,keep your phone on and get a friend to ring every hour and dont drink a lot and if they buy you a drink and you leave it on the table dont drink it when you get back they could have slipped something in it mgraham126
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• Malaysia
26 Mar 09
Thanks for this sound advice. There should be a lot of 'dont's' to take into account should there be a plan to meet our screen lover. But I am not eager to appear in person to meet my friends I chat with. It is only limited to the screen. LOL
@laydee (12798)
• Philippines
25 Mar 09
Before everything goes too involved, all I can say is, stop making up these fantasies before you do meet the person face-to-face. I'm not trying to discourage you, but online love could only be proven true if you've actually met the person and spent time with him physically and offline. I can attest it is possible. With love anything is possible, but the statistics of those getting hurt is far higher in the virtual world. I for one had my heart broken well too deep online, but have managed to bounce back to life after realizing he was all 'online' and nothing offline. Far worst thing happened to my friend, she fell in love with a guy online and stuck by the relationship for quite some time (more or less 4years), we tried to tell her to meet the guy first, but she never heeded our advices saying "we don't need to meet know, we know for sure we're in love" and reasons like 'finances' always comes to mind. But, before giving out your heart for free, remember that there will always be problems financially, but if the two of you really want to meet up, there will always be a way (can't both of you save enough for 4years???). To make the long story short, one day, someone sent her a link containing his wedding photos with a girl and their 2kids. Well. I won't say I warned you. Remember that Romeo and Juliet type of a love doesn't exist. This is not some romantic flick that you're going to die if you don't end up with the one you love. There will be many 'loves' in your life as there will be many 'hurts' if you allow them to be. Love shouldn't be confusing nor should it be difficult. You'll know it's true if everything just falls into place regardless. Plus, remember, falling too hard too much won't really mean you're meant for each other. There are many who turned their worlds upside down because of love, and ended up getting a divorce still. Keep your feet on the ground. Good luck! By the way, I met my partner online, we met as friends a couple of times before we decided to take things in the next level. It was a great start and it's still great 4years now.
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• Malaysia
25 Mar 09
Hi laydee, thank you for taking time to response to my discussion. I am fully aware of the pitfalls that comes with online love affairs. As I have explained in my post I have no intention whatsoever to commit seriously with this online lover and neither does he want it to happen, I mean being seriously attached. But who could control our emotions, it just find its place comfortably in our hearts and starts to dictate the feelings for each other. He knows it well that I am a married woman and the condition I am in. He is a widow but that doesn't mean an easy ticket to his heart as he is still being haunted by the great love of his deceased wife. And I do not want to play with his emotions either. I am thrilled that I find a good, intelligent and honest person to chat with and don't expect this magic of love to go beyond the screen. He has been observing me for quite sometime before taking the plunge to initiate the move to befriend me. He is the hunter and I become the hunted person. Yes, it is the game of mind and food for the hearts of two people who lost the meaning of love in real life but find the comfort of each other in the virtual world.
• Singapore
25 Mar 09
well not counting physical appearances, purely base on how the other party treats you and conversation between you and the other party i believe that it's possible for feelings to grow, just like a real life relationship. it will nurture as times goes by. however, virtual relationship ain't a real thing after all unless you are actually planning to meet up with the other party *but be prepared that things might not be how you expected it to be like in the virtual world*
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• Malaysia
25 Mar 09
Meeting personally is a remote idea. It is only limited to the screen.
@darksorrow (4666)
• Bangladesh
24 Mar 09
Your use of words are excellent. Well it may be the love effect. It is possible to fall in love in the virtual world. Well the person you chat with is real for sure. And obviously you have an imagination about him. So that person can you beside you if you can feel him. There must be something in that person for which you feel in love with him. Otherwise you could go which you planned. No intention for falling in love on the virtual world. But i guess you could not stop yourself and fell in love. It does not require a physical presence to fall in love. Well it is love i guess. Follow your heart.
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• Malaysia
25 Mar 09
LOL..you are right, that is maybe the effect of being in love! A person become poetic and can write better as the words are from the heart and the person reading them will definitely enjoy the words put forward. Basically, I am drawn to people's intelligence and words that can mesmerize me to no end. Physical appearance doesn't appeal to me more then the level of his thoughts. I seek someone that can feed my brain and which directly send the cupid arrow to my heart. ha..ha..ha.. funny but it is true. It is unique and odd to think of this way.
@zhuhuifen46 (3483)
• China
25 Mar 09
For singles, it is definitely normal to develop the friendship to love, even on international sites. People turn out to be in good results in some cases. But you need double check and have personal communication for a reasonable time before final settlement. Some times, you need to have the bless of your parents to have happy and lenghthy relationship. However, I am against those in marriage doing the stupid by routing, which will end up with damages to the family, and immoral behavior.
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• Malaysia
25 Mar 09
Being married but in bad relationship is actually not an excuse to flirt online. I agree with you but I could have long ended up being insane if I didn't avail myself in online chatting because of my incompatible relationship with the father of my children. I stayed put out of respect for my commitment to the marriage institution and my religious belief. This new found thrill online stabilize my marriage and I have been honest to this person I am chatting with. I have done a lot of sharing and am open book. I don't expect this new found romeo to end in marriage. We are both committed individuals in real world but single in the virtual world. That is two different aspect in life.
• China
25 Mar 09
I just want to say be careful. you could be anyone on the net as you want, and there are many kinds of you on the net, and everyboday could. the virtual world are not exactly live as you think. maybe you can keep the countinued chating,but you'd better do not touch the guy in your really world
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• Malaysia
25 Mar 09
No intention to meet him in real. Let the love affairs make it's presence only online.
• United States
25 Mar 09
It's actually more common to "fall in love" in the virtual world, but what you find in the virtual world and what you find in the real world aren't always one in the same. This is a STRONG pitfall. Recently, a girl who I became good friends with online fell madly in love with some man in California. She was bored with the boys around her (she was in the middle of nowhere, literally: Kansas), and he apparently was bored with the girls around him. Ignoring the fact that he was twice her age, I warned her that no one gets bored of girls in California, and that she should be suspicious. A few months ago, she said she was going to elope with him, go to CA and marry him, without her parents' knowledge. I didn't hear from her again for a long time. I got a call from her in Jan '09, crying, saying she was upset and she couldn't ask for her parents' help, they would judge her, not understand, etc. She begged me to help her out, get her money to go home. It was kind of unrealistic and ridiculous in hindsight, but I actually did go to CA for a second time, but she never picked up her phone again, and I couldn't find her. Of course I'm not saying this is the same situation, but bear in mind that the internet distorts things, or at the very least hides things you cannot see. It's fine to "fall in love," but just bear in mind, you will have to "fall in love" a second time in person. Perhaps infatuation would be a better term?
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• Malaysia
25 Mar 09
True what we see online might not appeal to us in the real world. Their words put on the screen might have been laced with sweetness and catchy terms to entice the unsuspecting person reading it. In real their characters might be the opposite to what he is online. We cannot jump into conclusion to make up the person we are chatting with. But I think we need a sound judgment and common sense to think and not be hypnotized by honeyed words.