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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California 
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... that long-distance relationships never work? As I have been named the "poster child" for internet relationships, I thought it only fair that I be the one to point this out. It seems that more and more of our members are finding love over the miles ... love that, contrary to the urban myths of stalkers and false identities, actually works. Ain't it great..? I hereby offer my thanks to Ron (again) for providing all us lovesick poets a place to meet each other, and congratulations to all of you who, like me and some girl from Florida (whose name I can't quite remember right now -- she keeps changing it on me LOL), have found at Passions the very thing we poeticize about in the first place. Michael |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
My son met a girl in a chat room 3 years ago and they are happily married!!! It does and can work!!! You just have to set your mind free and let it! |
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Acies
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Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-07
Posts 7665Twilight Zone |
It's still pretty hard to believe So long as men can breathe or eyes can see, So long lives this, and this give life to thee." W.S. |
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JOY 14 Senior Member
since 1999-09-22
Posts 1419Wisconsin USA |
I believe in love no matter where you find it. When is it going to be my turn?  Joy |
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Gene Senior Member
since 2000-01-23
Posts 935Colorado, USA |
Yep! I'm keeping my fingers crossed. --- Joy, If I were thirty five years younger, you wouldn't have to ask.  |
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Skyfyre Senior Member
since 1999-08-15
Posts 1906Sitting in Michael's Lap |
Internet relationships..? Bah-humbug ... It'll never work. *wink* |
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Elizabeth
Moderator
Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
I say so!  I do believe it. Anything can work out! Look at how long people have been placing personal ads, and I think this is an even better way. For those of you in a relationship (online, long distance or in the flesh) I wish you a happy Valentine's Day!  |
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Gene Senior Member
since 2000-01-23
Posts 935Colorado, USA |
Sorry, never mind. This was a stupid reply. [This message has been edited by Gene (edited 02-14-2001).] |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
I can relate to this completely, seeing that I have found my true soul mate through this here wonderful site. Sometimes we have to follow a stronger voice, even if it's silent. |
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Dopey Dope
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Member Patricius
since 2000-08-30
Posts 11132San Juan, Puerto Rico |
I know what yer all talking.......AMEN to that!!!  I was born myself, raised myself, and will continue to be myself. The world will just have to adjust. I'm in love with my shadow I admire it daily |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
people find Love on the internet? you've GOT to be kidding! lol.... *wink* |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
I agree. I think it can work.  |
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LoveBug
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Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
Ah, the internet is great. There is one special guy I've talked to on here since the day I bought my 'puter. We just flirt around now, but who knows?? Maybe someday.... Best of luck, Micheal! "Men judge generally more by the eye than by the hand, for everyone can see and few can feel."-Machiavelli |
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kcsgrandma Senior Member
since 2000-09-24
Posts 1522Presque Isle, ME |
I'm in the group that certainly hopes they work, as I have found a soulmate online, too, although I did not meet him at Passions. (He is a poet, though. ) I have a sister who met her second husband online. They have been together for a number of years now, and have two sons. In fact, I think it is easier to find someone online, as you don't have things like outward appearances and initial shyness getting in the way so easily. It's much easier to be relaxed and get to know what's going on inside the other person, at least for me. And I hear of more and more relationships that started this way that do work, resulting in happy marriages between people who would never have heard of each other before they had this way of connecting! It's always interesting to hear arguments about how you can't really get to know someone online. I knew my former husband extremely well before we got married, had dated for three years, been engaged for 19 months, and it wasn't until we were married for more than 20 years that I got the crucial piece of information that made continuing the marriage impossible. I say if you find love, online or anywhere else, go for it! To love another person is to see the face of God. - Les Miserables Marilyn [This message has been edited by kcsgrandma (edited 02-18-2001).] |
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Gene Senior Member
since 2000-01-23
Posts 935Colorado, USA |
Absolutely agree, Marilyn. I've been having an online relationship for over a year now. We still haven't met, but when we do, we certainly won't have to go through any "ice-breaking" period or play any of the typical dating games. ...and guess who's calling me tonight (for the first time)? Yay!  Gene (formerly, u_gene) |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Sigh... did I mention I love the sound of your voice? |
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kcsgrandma Senior Member
since 2000-09-24
Posts 1522Presque Isle, ME |
 Yes, those phone calls are great! Hope to be making one myself tomorrow (not the first). Ain't love grand? LOLTo love another person is to see the face of God. - Les Miserables Marilyn |
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Christopher
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
Personally, i think it's a lost cause from the start, meeting someone over the internet. Sure, they might seem nice, but I highly doubt it would work out.  C |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
As it is elsewhere, if the love is there and you are willing to take the chance, it can, and does work. Now if I could only convince my angel. "I've done all the dumb things"....Paul Kelly |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Isn't it just wonderful getting to know someone from the "Inside Out"? It beats blind dates, bar rooms, and personal ads, doesn't it? I see only positives here... The only drawback is proximity - People can be from just about anywhere and still connect... Oh Well... Who says we can't move a mountain or two???... Waft every crest upon your destined sea. Embrace the Wave of Serendipity, Lest its elusive arcane ecstasy Refurl with sail for all eternity. |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
rofl @ christopher's response.... hehe |
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