I'm falling for someone I haven't met O.o

Philippines
December 24, 2010 5:19am CST
Here's the thing. I'm falling for this guy whom I haven't met just yet. He and I were on each other's yahoo messenger friends list but we didn't really talk much. He added me up on facebook and I just accepted. We became friends because we both had someone we wanted to get jealous so we changed our relationship status to in a relationship. The guy whom I wanted to be jealous got jealous but the girl he liked, didn't. We were casual friends and only talked about the plan at hand. However, we got to become good friends. We would talk, asking each other how we are doing. It wasn't daily, and it didn't really mean anything to me. Soon, we became close friends and we'd talk almost daily. And suddenly, he sort of got sad when I didn't notice his posts for me. We talked the whole night. We eventually ended up talking daily and he told me he was falling for me. He told me he didn't expect that because it started off as a joke to both of us. Days later, he asked for my number and now we text frequently and chat often, too. He wants us to finally meet up. He calls me, too. Now I think I am also falling for him. He's honest to me, and is sweet. He and I live in the same country, however, he's still far from me. Is it possible to fall for someone you haven't even met yet? I have always been a skeptic. And I'm kind of scared that I might fall victim to a lie. Have you guys been in the same situation as well? Anyway, have a Merry Christmas! ;)
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@nestle11 (85)
• Philippines
25 Dec 10
How long have you known each other? Maybe it's better to see him personally. Seeing someone personally is different from virtual world. There you would realize your true feeling for him. But be careful. I also had a 'textmate' one time and now, we're very good friends.
• Philippines
30 Dec 10
I think we've known each other for half a year already. I'm not sure. I know it would be great to see him personally. He thinks so too. And he's willing to see me and my parents if they are around, as well.
• United States
24 Dec 10
Hi Lyn, Thanks for sharing your adventure. :O) &, of course, it's possible to fall for someone you "haven't even met yet!" :D You know it is, since it's happening to you, Lyn. Okay, ignore what I'm saying if you feel I do too much "mind reading," here. Obviously, I can't read your mind, so maybe what I'm saying isn't legit. If you feel that way, that's Okay. Can't say I'd blame you. However, it seems to me your question needs a little unpacking. What your'e really asking is whether such feelings can lead to a successful face-to-face domestic relationship. Again, my answer is: sure! :D However, this can also fail. Just like any other connection between people. The special concerns here are the same as in other connections, only with certain exaggerations. Online relationships, etc, have this problem. It's easier to hide certain facts at a distance than it is close-up. For example, the other person may not look the way you expect. The person may not act the same way in real-time situations as in those where there's time to think things over or where there are less distractions. Also, you don't get to see how the person acts in a variety of situations and around different people. But the fact is, these are problems even in face-to-face connections. Just not as much. So, let this person you like know you're curious about such things. Ask about such things. Share your own experiences along this line. That way, you get to send rays of acceptance into that area of the other person's life (& vice versa). So your first meeting won't be a dunk in cold water. It can work, Lyn. Just help it to. Also, don't put too much weight on this one possible relationship. Relationships seldom work when there's too much expectation. Just think that this could be a cool connection and let it develop without too many demands. I wish you luck! ;O) Sunshine & Blessings, Giovani
• United States
24 Dec 10
Hi again, Lyn, By the way, according to the Council Of Rome that put out the "Did You Know (We Are Living In Exponential Times" and the "Social Media Revolution 2 (Refresh)" videos (Check YouTube), "1 out of 8 couples married in the US met via social media." So--Uh--Yeah! You can fall for someone you "never met." :O) Sunshine & Blessings, Giovani
@chiyosan (30184)
• Philippines
25 Dec 10
i think you are just in a stage where you thought you love this person. i was once in such a situation where i think i love someone because i am always talking to that person... spending sleepless nights, long day talks over the internet... but it all went away.. not even a week after i decided to live a normal day and stop living an internet life that i realize i do not love this person.. i am just happy that i have him to talk to me whnever i want... which is kind of selfish of me... maybe you are tooo in that situation...
@ravinskye (8237)
• United States
24 Dec 10
I say go for it! I think you totally can fall in love with someone you have never met. If you think about it, yes some people can lie but other people are able to be more open over the internet then in person. I definitely and bolder and more myself when I talk to people online then I can be in person. I think it's an awesome story how you two started doing it to make someone jealous then now have feelings for each other. I think you should give it a shot. If you didn't you'd always be wondering what if.
• Philippines
29 Dec 10
I guess you really can, although this isn't applicable to every so-called online relationship. And I agree that some people can be bolder and more open over the internet than in person. I try to be the same way in person but there are just some differences. I would love to give it a shot. After all, it's not like he's oceans apart, right? And you would also notice whether or not a person is serious or not. In his case, he is.
@jennyze (7029)
• Indonesia
27 Dec 10
Ah, online romance. Sometimes it is easier to talk to strangers online, then to really talk to a new acquaintance in a real life. So, that is why we now have many cases of online romances. Some are true, often more are just lies. Some works and some don't even if it is true. I guess, you have to brave it and find out. The earlier the better, so you can open up chances for another guys.
@ScatManx (13)
24 Dec 10
its an extreamly delicate situation, if these are just lies and he dosent really think of you in the same way you believe to think of him then it could be dangerous but then again if you really feel that he does mean it then the best way to go about it is by going by your own gut feeling. good luck, i doubt ive helped atall but i had an opinion as has everybody else :) x have a great christmas all of you and i hope you get what you deserve x
• Philippines
29 Dec 10
Thanks for the opinion, though. And for the luck. Hopefully, we get to meet and hopefully, he means well.
• Philippines
25 Dec 10
It's possible, love has no boundaries. I haven't experienced such situation but I guess it's just the same with other relationships.
• Philippines
25 Dec 10
hello lynlypiochy! it's possible to fall in love with someone you haven't actually met yet since you communicate daily, as you have said. all those long conversations actually made you feel closer to each other. It's no wonder you found yourself falling for each other. I just hope that when you finally meet each other, you would still connect just like when you were still communicating online.
@katie0 (5203)
• Japan
25 Dec 10
congratulations! in the other hand keep your eyes opened cause it might be expectations cause you really don't know him. but hey, love appears in many ways, he could be the ONE!