I'm 18/f and I'm a rather closed in person. I figured since I was shy I'd give online dating a try. So then I started talking to someone and for lack of a better term, I completely lost my sanity. I think about him all the time and whenever I do I'm smiling and giddy. We did happen to get into some... harmless fun... over video chat but there was no exposure of any kind. But, how do I know he's not just leading up to it and then as soon as he gets what he wants he'll just stop talking to me altogether? He acts sweet and always listens, but am I just that gullible, or is this turning into something?
I don't think you are gullible. You have a crush, totally normal! :)
I would recommend taking it slow with this guy, and really, all guys. If you have too much fun too soon, then yes, it's possible that a guy could simply use you. But if you allow time for the two of you to get to know eachother, go on dates, and fall for a guy slowly overtime, then chances are, he will be falling for you as well. Most "players" will give up quickly. It's the good guys that stick around for the long term.
Try to keep the paranoia in check, and realize that, if this guy does ever hurt you, then it is all the better because you can move on to a better guy.
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