Is it possible to have genuine feelings for someone you’ve only met online through video chat/texting?

Earlier this year I 25F started talking to a man 27M that I met online. It was casual and we planned on meeting but because of coronavirus and lockdown we haven’t been able to. Somethings that’s now very hard on the both of us.

At first I thought meh whatever he’s just another guy, not based on personality or appearance but you know how it is with those dating apps...people ghost or just want to hook up. Never took the apps seriously at all.

So time passed and we texted more and more. Texting then turned into calling/Skyping for hours on end. The texting is also all day everyday, he starts with a good morning text and a pet name. He’s very sweet and consistent, a combination everyone looks for in a partner.

Well, boys and girls I realized recently the depth of my feelings and ended up hurting him bad. I won’t say how cause I feel just awful about it. Hadn’t been able to eat or sleep for a bit cause I missed talking to him and thought about him constantly. Anyways yesterday he texts me after a week of no contact to say he wants us to work through this hurdle and give us another try. Which I immediately said yes I want to see if we will work out.

Not sure why I feel so strongly about him since we haven’t met face to face in person cause I guess video chat is kinda face to face? Anyways is this all just an illusion? Are my feelings real or is it impossible to feel anything for someone I’ve never met in person? It doesn’t feel like he’s a stranger at this point...



Submitted May 26, 2020 at 12:10AM

Earlier this year I 25F started talking to a man 27M that I met online. It was casual and we planned on meeting but because of coronavirus and lockdown we haven’t been able to. Somethings that’s now very hard on the both of us.At first I thought meh whatever he’s just another guy, not based on personality or appearance but you know how it is with those dating apps...people ghost or just want to hook up. Never took the apps seriously at all.So time passed and we texted more and more. Texting then turned into calling/Skyping for hours on end. The texting is also all day everyday, he starts with a good morning text and a pet name. He’s very sweet and consistent, a combination everyone looks for in a partner.Well, boys and girls I realized recently the depth of my feelings and ended up hurting him bad. I won’t say how cause I feel just awful about it. Hadn’t been able to eat or sleep for a bit cause I missed talking to him and thought about him constantly. Anyways yesterday he texts me after a week of no contact to say he wants us to work through this hurdle and give us another try. Which I immediately said yes I want to see if we will work out.Not sure why I feel so strongly about him since we haven’t met face to face in person cause I guess video chat is kinda face to face? Anyways is this all just an illusion? Are my feelings real or is it impossible to feel anything for someone I’ve never met in person? It doesn’t feel like he’s a stranger at this point...
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