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I've been "dating" this girl I know over the internet for some time. We've never been able to meet in real life, but through webcams have come pretty close. She's been asked about by another guy, and wants to know if we could still be close if she accepted.
Personally, I'm against the idea. But I really, truly care for this girl and I'm conflicted on whether or not I want her to be with me, or a guy who can actually give her a hug like she deserves.
I'd really rather not cut it off with her, but I don't like the idea of her seeing someone else at the same time. What should I tell her?
Personally, I'm against the idea. But I really, truly care for this girl and I'm conflicted on whether or not I want her to be with me, or a guy who can actually give her a hug like she deserves.
I'd really rather not cut it off with her, but I don't like the idea of her seeing someone else at the same time. What should I tell her?
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Why don't you meet her?
Besides it looks like she has already made up her mind, she wants to keep you, but she will almost definitely pursue this RL opportunity no matter what you tell her.
When would you be able to meet her? Because that is probably the most important factor here.
If we are talking about a couple of months till one of you is old enough to drive or make that journey by any other means, then I'd say it might be ok to wait(But you still can't do anything about the things she does in RL).
If on the other hand you are talking about a timeframe of several years till you can meet her, I'd say you should forget about the whole thing and move on.
If she wants to date someone else, she's dating someone else, and it's not fair to the guy she's seeing or to you.
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Why is this a choice? Clearly, you want her to be with you. However, that ain't gonna happen as long as you two aren't within arm's reach of eachother. Just because she wants to see some guy she met in person does not mean you should suddenly stop wanting her. She isn't going to be ruined or tainted by spending time with someone else (well, maybe, but unlikely). If you two still like eachother when it becomes feasable to meet up, then there shouldn't be any problem here.
You two have no claim or obligation towards eachother. There is no reason either of you should NOT pursue relationships where you can physically interact (talking, laughing, holding hands, hugging, kissing, etc.). There's also no reason to end your internet relationship over something like this. Unless it interferes with other relationships, I guess.
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Wait... I can understand what Librarian says on how it may not be fair to expect her to ignore a RL relationship for an online one--that's a matter of personal choice (of the girl in this case). But "there's no reason to end your internet relationship over something like this"? If by 'relationship' you mean in the romantic sense, there's several reasons why it should be terminated--namely that depending on the girl's actions, she may be cheating if she continues on doing what she does with Shinyo, and secondly, if Shinyo is going to carry on being devoted to this girl, it will either result in him ruining his chances with other people, or result in an iffy cheating situation for him as well.
There is a difference between being in a relationship and being friends, even online.
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Here's the thing, remaining friends with her is going to be pretty painful, specially if she's starts dating or seeing someone more. It'll probably bug you, and you'll feel pretty crappy sometimes.
The good news is that you're young. Like somoene said, try withdrawing a bit from this online relationship, and look around you. Who knows what you'll find.
You're 5 states away and both under 18. You can of course be friends but a "relationship" relationship with this girl is all but impossible given your circumstances. Unless there is a plan for the both of you to make this a real relationship, you should allow yourselves (and each other) to pursue RL partners.
yeah, it seems to me like being friends is about the only possability right now. only try to keep being friends with her if you are totally ok with her dating other people though. if you can't handle that then you should probably cut all contact.
This man speaks the truth.
If it's strictly friendship that you're looking for, then no worries. If it's more, then you're pretty much toast and need to accept that.
It's not worth the heartache and the missed oppurtunities. Let her go.
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Seriously.
This man speaks truth.
I've been where you are twice. Once was a strictly internet relationship, the other started close but then had to move to a Long Distance Relationship because she and her family moved.
I regret them both. They were foolish plans by an idealistic version of myself. Take the confidence you've gained in finding out that she likes you for you and go out and find your own scene. You'll be thankful.
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I did this for almost two years, and only met her twice. It was both the best and worst experience in my life, if only because it gave me a lot of experiences that I otherwise would probably have never known about.
That being said, I wouldn't do it. It really sucks when you want to go to the movies with her, but you can't because she's only at her desk five states away. You never can tell if she's being honest with you, or if she's just typing things while lying through her teeth. The fact that she wants to date someone else already seems so, so SO sketchy to me and should be an obvious "duh, fuck that bitch" straight out of the gate.
Do not persue her. Even if that means being single, because essentially that's what you're going to be considering you can't hang out with her on a regular basis, or take her places. The most interaction you're going to have is talking to her on the telephone. No offense to you or anyone else that has done this and is doing it, but unless one of you plans on moving in with each other at some point, it's probably one of the dumbest things in the world you can do.
Be friends with her, because that's all it essentially is, a real close friendship in the end.
Go out and meet some real girls, you'll be a lot happier. I know it's hard to do, but just give it a go, ask friends if they can help you out in meeting people.
Essentially you're both teenagers, and this girl is most likely going to go out with this guy whether you say so or not, only because it's in person snd she has needs etc.
Just don't take this too seriously because she most likely wont if she gets the oppurtunity. I might be wrong, but I think it's very likely.
Therefore you can probably tell that I am pro-internet relationship.
The problem here is that she already wants to see someone else, and you're both under 18 anyway. Let this one go. Whether or not you wish to stay close friends with her is another matter, and entirely up to you. Your answer may even start out being one way, and then end up another. It's all good.. but trying to keep the relationship here is a bad idea.
Oh just go and die.
It would appear the advice on here is pretty unanimous.
Of course what we tell him is easier said than done. Even in a net relationship, what you know should be done isn't always so easy...
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