eoprea: My mistery was solved.... This man sent me an sms last night and advised me to go to an agency to find a husband there...(By the way my previous account ejobes was deleted..I have no idea why because I am not a scammer...)
Yes, it can work... But you must meet soon and keep in touch later even by sending simple e- mails and SMS and work out how to be together if you decide so.I speak from my experience with a nice man from another country. Hard work anyway...Good luck.
Well for starters trust your intuition cause without it there's really no way to know for sure someones' motives or intentions. If they spend alot of time contacting you via email, video chatting, and talking on the phone with you then it is probably worth some merit and could be the beginning stages of a potential relationship.
On the other hand, if they seem to be elusive and hard to track down and you're constantly wondering when they'll turn up then you probably are reading more into the possibilities of what might be than what is really there.
Learn to trust your inner person to guide you to the right ones to spend your time, resources and energy on.
Absolutely...but be sure even after you meet them to get to know them BEFORE you give them your heart...i made this mistake once and both of us are still paying for it...
vinny1967: I dont believe one can until we meet. We can delude ourselves that we like someone from words on a screen and webcam/phone can help, but I still maintain we don't really know someone until we spend time with them. Best of luck with it either way.
I agree with the sentiment that a relationship can only really happen after meeting face to face. People may have connections online but they are only tested by spending time together.
Zebaztian: It works if love is born from the absolute depth of the heart. Then all the obstacles (that could appear) are only something to overcome.
awww I want to add these words in a romance novel - however, it is difficult to develop love when you are in different countries. Don't you think Zebaztian?
DaveD20: I agree with the sentiment that a relationship can only really happen after meeting face to face. People may have connections online but they are only tested by spending time together.
So true you can get to know a little bit about the character of someone long distance yet it takes shared experiences that build a relationship.
ejobes: Please help me... If I meet a man on line how do I know if he wants a real relationship or he only kills time writing me emails? Thanks ...Elena
How do you envision spending time together in the future.... in your country or his? Have you discussed that yet?
Some great replies here. My strongest advice is to stay grounded.
There are several things to consider assuming you have similar values and interests:-
Can either/both of you afford the travel necessary to actually spend time together? AND the time to do so? Time in real life is important so you can not only spend time with him/her but see them with their family and friends. If there are children, how old are they? Do they have the other parent in their lives? If so, the custodial parent cannot move due to access etc. If they are in school and have friends, they need that stability; also if they have constant contact with extened family, that is important to maintain. If either of you have children it is more likely the other person should have to move...fairer on the children What about work prospects if one of you moves?
There is so much to consider. I realise many of these things are a long way off, howeer, if you are looking for a pemanent relationship they WILL come up at some stage. Otherwise friendship is the other option.
I wish you well. HONESTY and COMMUNICATION is the key. Meeting is essential. Sorry if I have burst your bubble...I am just a practical person.
Electrifying: Man o man... There is always what if's. Give it time spend as much time possib;le getting to know the person, u will know how things r going by the flow of the conversations and how much time u guys spend together online. I personally think if things go well enough u take it to the next step and finally meet, if nothing more then to see who u invested so much time in. I have been on both sides of the fence, but one thing I cannot get a clue about, is how can people put their lives on hold for yrs for a person who will not meet them? I think I would make that a top question by asking, so if things go good will we meet? I was involved with a guy for 7 months and he lived an hr flight time from me and we spent alot of time online, he hated the phones but the bottom line was I offered to fly to meet him he gave me excuses over and over and no valid reason of his fears and I said im outta here. Some r jst more comfortable staying online, the attention makes them feel good I guess, but I ain't here to stroke the ego...
In any relationship close, or far. Your always taking a chance whether the other person is serious about a LTR. There's no guarantees in life.
And Electrifying, do you honestly think your profile is funny! Well I do! Good luck to you! Joe
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how charming of him.....