So how many “internet” couples are there here? - Page 2

Lomster · 13-01-2009, 12:16

Faysh and I met on o2 wap chatroom lol spoke for months, got on really well so we met up and almost 7 years later we have 3 kids lol.
Some people are shocked when I say we met on a chatroom but I explain what happened and they see that its not so scary or perverted etc.
Some people do turn there noses up but I don't care, its better than meeting some random bloke in a club, which is sometimes worse than meeting people off the internet.
Only problem with chatrooms and forums is people can be who they want to be and not be at all like they are online in r/l, I was lucky with faysh as what he was like on chatroom is what he was like in r/l too.
Its funny as I just went on the chatroom for a laugh as I found it on phone and wondered what it was then I met faysh oh and his ex too, she was such a bunny boiler infact thats why we started chatting because I said something and she got all weird so faysh started chatting to me in private conversation about her explaining that she is a bunny boiler lol.

Streeteh · 13-01-2009, 12:23

I know of noone that has met through the internet, but i have noticed an interesting trend. Now many couples i know of began flirting via the internet, i guess it's a good medium for people that are nervous around the opposite sex; the internet acts as a buffer. It'll be interesting to see whether currently stereotyped activities such as internet dating will become more socially acceptable over the coming years, i see no difference between that and other more 'acceptable' ways of finding a partner.

I can understand why people need some form of help when meeting the opposite sex being an incredibly nervous person myself. Fortunately i relied on a much more traditional buffer when it came to asking my girlfriend (of around 5 years now, holy crap) out, alcahol.

Will · 13-01-2009, 13:13

I have in the past. But nothing serious ever came of it. Don't see the stigma attached, though the folks would tease me about it. However I do find online dating a little bit of a last resort IMO.. though people who work long hours or don't have teh opportunity to meet people I can completely understand the advantages - it's very hit and miss, and I quite like meeting people that my friends know it kinda gives you that comfort, but at the same time the pressure that everyone's watching you! lol!

lostkat · 13-01-2009, 14:14

Leon and I have been together nearly 7 years and met on OcUK. We chatted for 6 months just as mates before we decided that we might want something more and met. We're a perfect match

In all honesty, if the people I'm telling are just aquaintences and aren't going to be long-term friends, I just say we met when I was at Uni.. which is the truth because we did. It's a lot less hassle. All my friends and work colleagues know though. Once you explain it, they at least pretend they understand

My brother met his girlfriend via a dating site for general outdoorsy types. They seem to be a perfect match and I genuinely believe that he couldn't have met someone like that any other way. He has involvement with taking kids on outdoor trips (Duke of Edinburgh), but he's very shy and lost a lot of confidence when he split with his ex, so this was an ideal way for him.

I have 2 other friends who met online. One via Hot or Not (iirc) and one via Faceparty (and they've been married 2 years now!).

I still can't help feeling that my "Real Life" friends look down on it, but I couldn't give a toss really

Pumpkinstew · 13-01-2009, 14:27

You think meeting on an overclockers forum is bad? I know a couple who met on the Bristol Rovers Supporters Club forum! Double the stigma.

I met mine the old fashioned way. I went to a friends party and she slapped a beer in my hand and said 'Those three over there are all lovely and single. Get to it.'

I was seeing someone I'd met through Faceparty at the time though

Half a \o.

Pumpkinstew · 13-01-2009, 14:33

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Originally Posted by Streeteh

It'll be interesting to see whether currently stereotyped activities such as internet dating will become more socially acceptable over the coming years.

The widespread adoption of social networking sites has altered perceptions massively already, although I think there's still a stigma around dating agencies, whether they're online or not.The clever ones dress themselves up as something other than dating sites to get around that.

Will · 13-01-2009, 14:55

The thing is on here the proportion is going to be disproportionate as we are more technology/internet based and thats' how we all met one another. I think for the main part in general people still tend to meet out and about rather than on the internet, no?

lostkat · 13-01-2009, 14:57

I'd agree with that, Will. So us internetties are still freaks, even in this day and age

Davey_Pitch · 13-01-2009, 15:05

I didn't meet Lynnie online, but I did meet my ex through a chat room, and we were together over 5 years and ended up getting married, and then divorced. I certainly don't look down on it and if I were single now I'm sure I'd do internet dating as I'm not the most confident person when it comes to chatting up women, but via the internet I can be myself easily.

Rich_L · 13-01-2009, 15:27

Well didn't meet over the internet, I was hammered and in a nightclub, but I'd say it certainly had an influence, we only went to Santa Barbara because on Facebook there were loads of hot girls there. And with a transatlantic relationship, if it wasn't for the internet, communication (VOIP, IM, social networking, e-mail etc), would be far, far more difficult than it has been.

So although we didn't meet on-line, I very much doubt we would be together if it wasn't for the good ol' t'internet

13-01-2009, 12:16	#11
Lomster Custom Title Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fay-Lom mansion Posts: 2,787	Faysh and I met on o2 wap chatroom lol spoke for months, got on really well so we met up and almost 7 years later we have 3 kids lol. Some people are shocked when I say we met on a chatroom but I explain what happened and they see that its not so scary or perverted etc. Some people do turn there noses up but I don't care, its better than meeting some random bloke in a club, which is sometimes worse than meeting people off the internet. Only problem with chatrooms and forums is people can be who they want to be and not be at all like they are online in r/l, I was lucky with faysh as what he was like on chatroom is what he was like in r/l too. Its funny as I just went on the chatroom for a laugh as I found it on phone and wondered what it was then I met faysh oh and his ex too, she was such a bunny boiler infact thats why we started chatting because I said something and she got all weird so faysh started chatting to me in private conversation about her explaining that she is a bunny boiler lol. __________________

13-01-2009, 12:23	#12
Streeteh Vodka Martini Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kingston Posts: 862	I know of noone that has met through the internet, but i have noticed an interesting trend. Now many couples i know of began flirting via the internet, i guess it's a good medium for people that are nervous around the opposite sex; the internet acts as a buffer. It'll be interesting to see whether currently stereotyped activities such as internet dating will become more socially acceptable over the coming years, i see no difference between that and other more 'acceptable' ways of finding a partner. I can understand why people need some form of help when meeting the opposite sex being an incredibly nervous person myself. Fortunately i relied on a much more traditional buffer when it came to asking my girlfriend (of around 5 years now, holy crap) out, alcahol. __________________ PSN & Live! ID: Streeteh Last edited by Streeteh; 13-01-2009 at 12:26.

13-01-2009, 13:13	#13
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	I have in the past. But nothing serious ever came of it. Don't see the stigma attached, though the folks would tease me about it. However I do find online dating a little bit of a last resort IMO.. though people who work long hours or don't have teh opportunity to meet people I can completely understand the advantages - it's very hit and miss, and I quite like meeting people that my friends know it kinda gives you that comfort, but at the same time the pressure that everyone's watching you! lol! __________________ *No No!*

13-01-2009, 14:14	#14
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	Leon and I have been together nearly 7 years and met on OcUK. We chatted for 6 months just as mates before we decided that we might want something more and met. We're a perfect match In all honesty, if the people I'm telling are just aquaintences and aren't going to be long-term friends, I just say we met when I was at Uni.. which is the truth because we did. It's a lot less hassle. All my friends and work colleagues know though. Once you explain it, they at least pretend they understand My brother met his girlfriend via a dating site for general outdoorsy types. They seem to be a perfect match and I genuinely believe that he couldn't have met someone like that any other way. He has involvement with taking kids on outdoor trips (Duke of Edinburgh), but he's very shy and lost a lot of confidence when he split with his ex, so this was an ideal way for him. I have 2 other friends who met online. One via Hot or Not (iirc) and one via Faceparty (and they've been married 2 years now!). I still can't help feeling that my "Real Life" friends look down on it, but I couldn't give a toss really __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

13-01-2009, 14:27	#15
Pumpkinstew Absinthe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mostly Oxford, Sometimes Bristol Posts: 1,156	You think meeting on an overclockers forum is bad? I know a couple who met on the Bristol Rovers Supporters Club forum! Double the stigma. I met mine the old fashioned way. I went to a friends party and she slapped a beer in my hand and said 'Those three over there are all lovely and single. Get to it.' I was seeing someone I'd met through Faceparty at the time though Half a \o. __________________ Get old, or die tryin' PSTEWREVIEWS - Chunks of Meaty Reviews, Mixed with Your Five a Day of News, Comment and Opinion, Floating in a Broth of Suspect Grammar and Seasoned Liberally with Mixed Metaphor. Tasty.

13-01-2009, 14:55	#17
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	The thing is on here the proportion is going to be disproportionate as we are more technology/internet based and thats' how we all met one another. I think for the main part in general people still tend to meet out and about rather than on the internet, no? __________________ *No No!*

13-01-2009, 14:57	#18
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	I'd agree with that, Will. So us internetties are still freaks, even in this day and age __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

13-01-2009, 15:05	#19
Davey_Pitch I iz speshul Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 6,296	I didn't meet Lynnie online, but I did meet my ex through a chat room, and we were together over 5 years and ended up getting married, and then divorced. I certainly don't look down on it and if I were single now I'm sure I'd do internet dating as I'm not the most confident person when it comes to chatting up women, but via the internet I can be myself easily. __________________ Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

13-01-2009, 15:27	#20
Rich_L Dr Cocktapuss Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Seven Sizzles Posts: 1,044	Well didn't meet over the internet, I was hammered and in a nightclub, but I'd say it certainly had an influence, we only went to Santa Barbara because on Facebook there were loads of hot girls there. And with a transatlantic relationship, if it wasn't for the internet, communication (VOIP, IM, social networking, e-mail etc), would be far, far more difficult than it has been. So although we didn't meet on-line, I very much doubt we would be together if it wasn't for the good ol' t'internet __________________