Topic: So things have changed a little bit for me.....
Winx's photo
Wed 07/29/09 11:51 PM




She's a teenage girl in high school.






Yes I'm aware of that, it doesn't bother me all that much.


It'll bother her parents.:wink:


That's a good point, but it's not as if I'd be seeing her anytime soon in real life though, least not at this point.


Her parents probably wouldn't even approve of the two of you emailing each other.

Kleisto's photo
Wed 07/29/09 11:56 PM





She's a teenage girl in high school.






Yes I'm aware of that, it doesn't bother me all that much.


It'll bother her parents.:wink:


That's a good point, but it's not as if I'd be seeing her anytime soon in real life though, least not at this point.


Her parents probably wouldn't even approve of the two of you emailing each other.


Well we'll see, her and I would have to discuss that if I decided to give that a shot, but everything is kinda up in the air for the moment.

Kleisto's photo
Thu 07/30/09 08:04 PM
Ok so I decided to send the girl a message, explaining everything, this is what I told her:


Ever since you said what you did yesterday about possibly falling for me, it's had me thinking about a lot, about my life, my future, who it will be spent with and when. I really am not totally sure what to think at this moment in time about it all.

In the month or so since we first met on omegle, even though you haven't been around here to talk to particularly much, you have been there when you could, either responding to any messages I left, or to chat as we did yesterday.

However because of how often you've been around, though I always had you in the back of my mind as a possibility for a mate, I never really had given it a whole lot of thought, since I wasn't totally sure when or even if sometimes I'd hear from you again.

But with the events of yesterday and what you told me, I'm beginning to think different, wondering if amidst all the confusion I've been feeling with regards to relationships lately, that perhaps what I have been seeking, searching for and wondering about has been right in front of me all along in you, and I just never really realized it.

Having said that, while part of me wants to pursue things with you, there's another part of me thinking what if. Like, what if I decide to see how things go with us, and the girl from Australia I began to tell you about yesterday were to show up again. Though at the same time, there isn't any guarantee she is going to be available either, as even when her and I had talked a week or so ago, she was still trying to figure out what was happening with her and a guy in her area. So it may be she could come back, and still be with him, leaving me of course on the outside looking in.

It's all rather confusing and I'm still trying to make sense of all it. I hope you understand where I am coming from here. I don't want you to get the impression I'm not interested in you, because I am, it's just I'm not completely sure what to do at this point given the situation as it now stands, and I don't want to hurt anybody here if I can help it.

I would like to keep talking to you though at the least, as I'm sure you do me as well. In fact I'd like to exchange phone numbers if that's ok with you so we can talk more frequently then we can right now because of how often you are able to come online. My number is (not sharing it here).

I hope to hear from you soon, and again I hope you understand.

God Bless,
Adam


Shall see what happens now.

no photo
Thu 07/30/09 11:34 PM
Wow, am I glad to be almost 40 and out of that kind of drama.....

Winx's photo
Thu 07/30/09 11:35 PM
She's 16.frustrated

Kleisto's photo
Thu 07/30/09 11:36 PM

She's 16.frustrated


Yeah I know I'm not all that worried about it though.

Winx's photo
Thu 07/30/09 11:44 PM


She's 16.frustrated


Yeah I know I'm not all that worried about it though.


I don't understand why.

southern_bee's photo
Thu 07/30/09 11:50 PM



She's 16.frustrated


Yeah I know I'm not all that worried about it though.


I don't understand why.


if that were my child talking to a man over the age of 18 id block all contact with him and id be worried hes a weirdo or something

Kleisto's photo
Thu 07/30/09 11:52 PM



She's 16.frustrated


Yeah I know I'm not all that worried about it though.


I don't understand why.


Well for one I'm willing to wait if things were to be really really serious, and two age is only a number, and it's not like I'm double her age or anything, just 5 years difference or so.

JustAGuy2112's photo
Thu 07/30/09 11:53 PM




She's 16.frustrated


Yeah I know I'm not all that worried about it though.


I don't understand why.


Well for one I'm willing to wait if things were to be really really serious, and two age is only a number, and it's not like I'm double her age or anything, just 5 years difference or so.


Wow.

just....

Wow

Kleisto's photo
Thu 07/30/09 11:54 PM




She's 16.frustrated


Yeah I know I'm not all that worried about it though.


I don't understand why.


if that were my child talking to a man over the age of 18 id block all contact with him and id be worried hes a weirdo or something


And then you'd effectively be trying to run her life. I understand the concerns, but in a case like this, it would be better to actually get to know the person yourself instead of making snap judgments that may or not be true, not to mention forcing your daughter to do something she doesn't want to, which would likely make her rebel and do it anyway.

Kleisto's photo
Thu 07/30/09 11:55 PM





She's 16.frustrated


Yeah I know I'm not all that worried about it though.


I don't understand why.


Well for one I'm willing to wait if things were to be really really serious, and two age is only a number, and it's not like I'm double her age or anything, just 5 years difference or so.


Wow.

just....

Wow


Look you wanna judge me, go ahead I really don't care. I am who I am and I will not let someone else make me ashamed of that fact, or ashamed of the people I am interested in.

Kleisto's photo
Thu 07/30/09 11:56 PM
BTW I might also add it would be a while before I could see her probably anyway, and it's only a year and a couple months before she'd be 18.

JustAGuy2112's photo
Thu 07/30/09 11:57 PM





She's 16.frustrated


Yeah I know I'm not all that worried about it though.


I don't understand why.


if that were my child talking to a man over the age of 18 id block all contact with him and id be worried hes a weirdo or something


And then you'd effectively be trying to run her life. I understand the concerns, but in a case like this, it would be better to actually get to know the person yourself instead of making snap judgments that may or not be true, not to mention forcing your daughter to do something she doesn't want to, which would likely make her rebel and do it anyway.


So....just sit back and allow your 16 year old daughter to talk to a " man " that is quite a bit older than she is on the computer.

Completely disregard the fact that you don't know who this guy is or what he's about. Ignore the concerns that he very well could be a pedophile.

After all...if you try to make the daughter break off contact, she's just gonna do it anyway.

That about right??

Have I missed anything???

southern_bee's photo
Thu 07/30/09 11:59 PM
even teen rebels but its a parents job to keep their child safe for anything or anybody they deem unsafe.and i dont think a 16 year old needs o be around someone 5 years older then her.id be keeping the cops on speed dial and a bat and gun very handy

Kleisto's photo
Fri 07/31/09 12:01 AM
Edited by Kleisto on Fri 07/31/09 12:01 AM






She's 16.frustrated


Yeah I know I'm not all that worried about it though.


I don't understand why.


if that were my child talking to a man over the age of 18 id block all contact with him and id be worried hes a weirdo or something


And then you'd effectively be trying to run her life. I understand the concerns, but in a case like this, it would be better to actually get to know the person yourself instead of making snap judgments that may or not be true, not to mention forcing your daughter to do something she doesn't want to, which would likely make her rebel and do it anyway.


So....just sit back and allow your 16 year old daughter to talk to a " man " that is quite a bit older than she is on the computer.

Completely disregard the fact that you don't know who this guy is or what he's about. Ignore the concerns that he very well could be a pedophile.

After all...if you try to make the daughter break off contact, she's just gonna do it anyway.

That about right??

Have I missed anything???


Way to twist what I said buddy. First off, I did not say I would sit back and allow it, I would get to know the person myself, I would insist I get to talk to him, to see what he's about myself before making any snap judgments on him as to if he was good or bad.

Second yes I do think if I tried to force her to break contact with the guy without getting to know him, she will rebel.

no photo
Fri 07/31/09 12:01 AM





She's 16.frustrated


Yeah I know I'm not all that worried about it though.


I don't understand why.


if that were my child talking to a man over the age of 18 id block all contact with him and id be worried hes a weirdo or something


And then you'd effectively be trying to run her life. I understand the concerns, but in a case like this, it would be better to actually get to know the person yourself instead of making snap judgments that may or not be true, not to mention forcing your daughter to do something she doesn't want to, which would likely make her rebel and do it anyway.


Um, age is just a number? Really? So you've never heard of statutory rape? It's when you're sexually involved with someone under the age of consent. And it doesn't matter if you're 1 year older or 5 years older or 40 years older. It's not even legal when the male is still in his teens, if she's under the age of consent. The law considers it rape regardless. Therefore, age is more than a number, when you start going after children.

You're 21 years old, she's a child, 16 is a child, I don't care how "mature" she is or how "responsible" she is, she's a child, and as an adult, you should have more concern for her. I have no idea why you even agreed to talk to her; when I went in chat rooms, if a child messaged me I sent them away and blocked them. It never got far enough for me to think they're mature and responsible. I was the mature one. I agree with the person who said what all she'd do if it were her child, however, if she were my child, I'd take it a bit further and have you prosecuted. We have laws to protect children for a reason. You're a grown man, try to act more responsibly. grumble

Jess642's photo
Fri 07/31/09 12:01 AM
Perhaps you could ask her for her home phone number...if she replies to your email.

With her home phone number, you could then call her folks, and introduce yourself... let them know that their daughter and you have been communicating...offer your details to them, let them know that you are comfortable waiting until she is a little more mature, and sure of how she feels..

By being completely open, and honest....you have nothing to lose.


Some parent's are still very, very fearful for their children after the Craig'sList killer...irrespective of their child's age.


I am not saying you are like that, I am only suggesting you create a form of dialogue with her parents.

Kleisto's photo
Fri 07/31/09 12:03 AM

Perhaps you could ask her for her home phone number...if she replies to your email.

With her home phone number, you could then call her folks, and introduce yourself... let them know that their daughter and you have been communicating...offer your details to them, let them know that you are comfortable waiting until she is a little more mature, and sure of how she feels..

By being completely open, and honest....you have nothing to lose.


Some parent's are still very, very fearful for their children after the Craig'sList killer...irrespective of their child's age.


I am not saying you are like that, I am only suggesting you create a form of dialogue with her parents.


Yeah that may be an idea, and no I'm not like that obviously. I kinda left the door open for her to give me her number herself through her reply when she gets to it, so she may give it on her own, if not I will ask.

Jess642's photo
Fri 07/31/09 12:04 AM


Perhaps you could ask her for her home phone number...if she replies to your email.

With her home phone number, you could then call her folks, and introduce yourself... let them know that their daughter and you have been communicating...offer your details to them, let them know that you are comfortable waiting until she is a little more mature, and sure of how she feels..

By being completely open, and honest....you have nothing to lose.


Some parent's are still very, very fearful for their children after the Craig'sList killer...irrespective of their child's age.


I am not saying you are like that, I am only suggesting you create a form of dialogue with her parents.


Yeah that may be an idea, and no I'm not like that obviously. I kinda left the door open for her to give me her number herself through her reply when she gets to it, so she may give it on her own, if not I will ask.


I was thinking, she may offer her cell phone number, if she does, ask her for her home number, and why you want it.

Her reluctance or enthusiasm to give you her home number will also say a lot.