Is it weird that I'm really attached to someone I met in a chat room? He's 5 years older than me, I have never seen him in real life, I've talked to him on the phone and wrote him a letter once, we've talked on the mic, yahoo messenger, and he got on his cam a lot (rated G mind you). But I feel like I'm really close to for the big reason of him knowing a great deal about me. In a good way that is. I could tell him everything without the fear of losing him and now he's my only support that's there. But I haven't been able to talk to him for a long time and he finally go on yesterday and I was talking to him but he seemed really tired. But it was like he didn't care about me at all. Maybe I'm being overdramatic. But yeah, what is your view on this?
Additional info, added Tuesday December 26 2006, 9:57 am: Hmm when I say attached, I mean thatI love him like a borther and a bff. Not crush wise or going out with him. Want to answer more questions in the Miscellaneous category? Maybe give some free advice about: Random Weirdos? AMYGWENDOLiNExO answered Tuesday December 26 2006, 10:02 am: =]
I think that`s awesome. & I know other people will definitely think completely opposite, because 1.) it`s on the internet, and 2.) he`s five years older then you.
I always like having someone to talk to on the internet, and I can`t lie I have had a few myself. Although other people might find it weird, it`s not, you can`t control the way you feel about this guy, and no one will ever understand the type of relationship you & him have with one another. [ AMYGWENDOLiNExO's advice column | Ask AMYGWENDOLiNExO A Question ]
Depressed_Poet answered Tuesday December 26 2006, 9:53 am: Alright well, relationships you never see each other in means that the guy you're talking to could be lying about everything. So don't cancel out everything else in your life for him. Because then, he will be the only one you can turn to at one point (if you ruin other relationships such as family etc.) and he may turn on you then. For all you know, he could be an 80yr old internet predator or he could be a really nice guy around your age in the 5-yr range. But to look out for some things predators do, is...
1) They slowly lie about their age. First they'll be like, "Oh cool I'm that age too!" and then a week later they'll say "Well it was my birthday now I'm older" and little by little they will get to the part where they lie over and over and say "Well I actually lied about that. sorry, im actually (however old they are) continuously.
2) They go on websites you wouldn't expect them to go on, such as childrens' sites.
3) They will want to meet you somewhere but if they do bring someone with you.
...And finally,
yes it is perfectly normal to feel attached to someone you talk to online. But how long have you been talking to him? Can you REALLY trust him?
-Hope I helped. Ask me anything!
-Lauren [ Depressed_Poet's advice column | Ask Depressed_Poet A Question ]
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