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Is my online relationship a good idea?


 

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I have an online boyfriend. He is sweet, nice, funny and loves me. I know why people worry, but I’ve heard his voice and seen him when we video-chat. I love him, but how do I explain this to my family and friends?
 

Dear Online Girlfriend,

Online relationships worry people for good reasons. After all, many cyber guys are creeps and criminals. Emotional safety is also an issue. You and this boy have no even held hands, but you say you love each other. Even though you like his emails, you have no idea how he treats his sibs or chooses his friends or acts in school. Plus, you’ll feel hurt if your virtual crush logs off to hang with someone else. Save the L-word for a real-time relationship.
 
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BY CAROL WESTON ON 8/12/2011 7:00:00 AM

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Hey Girls!

I have a new club called "I Have A Voice" club. OR the advice queen. I love helping you girls with your problems and you may not believe but I bet I have been there too. So go ahead find me, Because i would love to help you with your problems.
Thanks! Laughing

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by cutiechik419 on 8/16/2011 8:43:25 PM

 
 



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Ok, so i met a guy at camp and hes a rising freshman and i'm going into 8th grade. we facebook chatted and yesterday he told me he wished i was a rising freshman because he was attracted to me. i like him too and i'm probably going to the same high school as him. but, he didn't ask me out or anything and i might go to a gifted and talented school instead of the same high school. i don't know what to do....




Hey girl!

It's totally possible to make a relationship work even if you're in different grades or go to a different school. It's all about the effort that you put in. Talk to him and see what he says. You could also check out this article--it might help ya out! 

http://www.girlslife.com/post/2011/08/09/Crushing-on-a-cutie-from-a-different-school.aspx

Katelyn L. Katelyn L.

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by petlover7898 on 8/16/2011 7:57:25 AM

 
 



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I Really like this boy how do i get him to notice me?




Hey chica,

Read our flirting guides! We've got loads of tips for starting convos and catching your crush's attention once and for all Smile http://www.girlslife.com/post/2009/02/04/Flirt-Alert-Vday.aspx // http://www.girlslife.com/post/2009/09/03/flirt-school-crush.aspx // http://www.girlslife.com/post/2007/11/17/Flirting101.aspx 
Lauren C.

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by purpletoenails on 8/15/2011 10:09:07 PM

 
 

not a good idea to have an online boyfriend

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by tswiftluver13 on 8/13/2011 10:42:31 PM

 
 

i dont think its a good idea to have a online BF you dont even n=know who he is he he could be old and you wouldnt even know it

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by sabers13! on 8/13/2011 6:07:33 PM

 
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