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I am falling in love with an internet friend.

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Question - (26 December 2014) 4 Answers - (Newest, 29 December 2014)
A age 26-29, * writes:

I met a guy on an advice site kinda like this one, and we've gotten really close. Originally he just messaged me to answer my question, and usually I don't respond to messages but he was so nice, so we became pretty close friends. We've only been friends for 4 or 5 months but we have gotten so close since then. Today both of us told each other that we are starting to develop feelings for each other. But I've always been against dating someone I've never met no matter how much I know them over the internet, and he said he doesn't want to start a relationship because he doesn't want to hurt me since I can't have the physical part of a relationship like I want (not sex at the moment, just being able to physically touch someone. Kiss, hug, cuddle, things of that nature). What should I do? We both care about each other a lot. Should we eventually try to form a relationship?

I will also add that I'm 18 and he's 24. He lives in Canada, and I live in the US but we are only 6 hours apart and in the same time zone. Also he is the first guy to ever show any kind of interest in me so that is also a huge factor. Please help!! Thank you :)

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A reader, anonymous, writes (29 December 2014):

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Nope no smart phone but his mom has tagged him in photos on faceboom so I think that is a good sign :). Also friends who he mentions to me comment on his statuses and his family does

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A female reader, Sincerely Yours United States +, writes (29 December 2014):

Sincerely Yours agony auntI guess I would feel better for you about it if there was a way for you to see his face while he talks. Does he have a smart phone? A Facebook with his life and past on it, pictures videos, anything? People do form relationships over he internet and it does work out sometimes, but there need to be more than a key board bringing you closer. What other options are there?

~SY

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A reader, anonymous, writes (28 December 2014):

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I am being extra careful. And I told him I was getting feelings first. In response of me telling him he said that he doesn't want to commit because of our age difference and also he thinks that I'll find someone better. He is only looking out for me. He says that he doesn't want me to hurt because he knows I want to be able to see him. I was able to get a recording of his voice today though. He doesn't have a mic so he can't Skype with me but for Christmas he got a voice recorder and told me I could tell him whatever I want and he would record it for me. So I do believe he is real.

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A female reader, Sincerely Yours United States +, writes (28 December 2014):

Sincerely Yours agony auntYou ought to be careful meeting a guy on an advice site. I've witnissed many trolls who charm with intentions. I would like to hear that scenario that led him to telling you he has feelings for you but he doesn't want to start a relationship.

~SY

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