This question is nagging at me, so I thought I'd ask you experts. Is it possible to genuinely fall in love with someone you've only gotten to know on a site like mingle? It used to seem very strange to me...but then I recall a simpler time when people didn't have all this instant communication and had to get to know each other by snail mail letters. The emotions were just as real by letter if not moreso than in person.

So, are these warm and fuzzy feelings caused by digital words and images real emotions or just the illusion of emotion? If it is genuine, is that a good thing?

Yes feelings caused by digital words and images are real emotions. And, one could fall inlove over the internet. It could prove to be a good thing sometimes. Imho

As a culture, we are still learning about having relationships over the Internet. It is possible but just have to be careful.

Yes it is possible to fall in love as well as fall out of love too, all over the internet. I have also discovered that the level or intensity of the feelings of "like" "infatuation" and "love" can be even more profound online than in person, depending on the openness and communication of the people involved. For instance, in order to get to know each other you both become involved in sharing every experience, whether it be writing poetry, or short stories, posting music you both like, having debates on various forum issues, emailing letters of introduction and communicating daily about what's happening in your lives while you're apart, Messaging, Skyping, talking for hours on the phone... because of the distance we become even closer psychologically and emotionally by sharing more of ourselves through these various avenues that we don't have in a face to face experience... Believe it or not, we can get to know each other on much deeper levels online, if we openly and honestly communicate and take the time to interact and show affection, even if it's not with hands on, because quite often words written to entice and thrill can have a much more stimulating impact than hearing the same things in person. I guess you have to actually experience it before you can really understand it's depth and importance in building and maintaining a personal connection. imho...

Feels Like Love, but Can Only be Confirmed when the Two Meet. Love is a Physical Thing

I met my last two relationships including my wife via computer.
So the short answer is yes you bet.

Of course email and videochat will only go so far so eventually
you meet and see how it goes and if it is good then that is usually
pretty much the end of videochat if both of you are close enough
geographically.

Bon Appetit!!

Good responses! You've confirmed what I thought to be so. Pretty interesting stuff.

Good responses! You've confirmed what I thought to be so. Pretty interesting stuff.

Love comes unexpectedly so u will not know whether it would be in the internet or anywhere else.. anyone who has a heart is possible to fall in love regardless when or where

No.

As a person who fell in love with a woman 6 years ago from here and is still with her today, I can honestly answer you..........no. You may think you are and all the symptoms are there, but the real feelings and emotions come when you meet in person. I was married 6 years to a woman I met online also, so I do know what I'm talking about.

But I recommend this medium only if you are willing to put forth an effort. Real online relationships are not for quitters though, take it from me, the rewards far outweigh the hassles.

Let me edit... one lady pointed out that she couldn't commit because her dog might give me a rash and then I'd have to leave.
... cause that would be evidence that we weren't meant for each other.

How could I argue that kinda' thinking?
And, I agree with her... besides, meteor strikes are always going to happen too, right? So leaving the house is a bad idea too.
She clinched it right there for me... but my hormones kept me moving forward... okay, so I'm a dumbazz.

We meet only aspects of individuals on the web... go out and exeperience life (and a person) before you commit to anything.
The most awesomest peeps on the web are just an illusion... hold them in your arms for a while, do a litlle thinking... then make your decision. jmo

Like and Lust happen on the "net".
Love happens in person. Sorry there are no short cuts to this truth.

Well, since ya asked...
Sure, I think there's something to say about those warm, fuzzy feelings created by words on a keyboard. I personally think they last as long those words keep comin'...Haha.

Most people I've met in person - that I've gotten to know via the web - turn out to be much duller in person. Some people have a way of making themselves out to be much more interesting than they really are. Aint that a surprise.

Opinion stated: most of it is an illusion. Good for the .01% that has found it to be otherwise.

Yes

I've heard of people that have. I myself have not.