Posted by madeline on May 30, 2006, at 6:22:58
In reply to Don't y'all think it's weird..., posted by Larry Hoover on May 29, 2006, at 8:45:39
Well, on the surface it seems a little weird to begin to have feelings for someone online, but dig a little deeper and, to me, it's not that weird at all.
It seems to me that when we communicate online it is much easier to get straight to the essence of a person. People seem to be much more open to expressing emotion, desires, failures, loves and hopes. This intimacy, and subsequent validation from the online partner is really the heart of any relationship - even those IRL.
For me, it can take years to reveal that much of myself in the wild.
When you think about it, the coffee date is very superficial. It's a glance at the appearance of a person really, which matters so very very little (or at least should).
I say, don't be hesitant here, love as if she were in the room, because in reality, she is.
I wish you all the best here
Maddie
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