You said most, which means that you concede to the notion that, say, pen pals can enter into a long distance relationship.
I would concede to it, but it would be a very odd relationship.

Actually, my problem is more with people like you. No one I've talked to about her in real life has acted the way you have. And I mean literally no one. One said, "Really? Online?" That was probably the closest to your shit that anybody pulled. Societal nothing. I suppose you could call them anti-societal repurcussions, or virtual, or "online".
Well then, it perhaps has something to do with the people you hang out with in real life. Perhaps the people you've discussed it with are more open to the idea of cyber relationships, and other things of the sort, than the general populace. Or, perhaps it is for some other reason, I can't give you that answer.

And here's where you crossed the line. A game? I don't think so. How do you know anything about me, or Anne? I mean, really? Did you know that in June, she's coming up to see me again? Did you know that I'm moving to Portland for her? You know shit.
I don't claim to know anything about you, or Anne. And personally I don't care if you feel a line has been crossed, because it's all valid critique on this, and I would say I've been carrying it out in a fairly respectful manner, which is more than I can say for you. Your usage of the word "again" implies that she's visited you once before, or you have, her. And if so, then you've got that real life aspect needed in any relationship, to make it work. So, your anger over the whole issue is rather unjustified. I will say however, that moving to Portland (since it seems she is American and you're Canadian) is a rather poor choice on anyone's behalf, not just yours. You are young --both of you-- and to actually move somewhere instead of pursuing your education, or career, over a girlfriend, is not a good idea. Unless of course, you're attending school there, and have a job lined up. But, I'm not here to lecture you on poor life choices, now am I. So hopefully that will work out.

No, it isn't. Did I say it was? It's the same as any flowering relationship. Because it's just that. Flowering. Growing. Changing with every moment, and every action, and every word said, and every asshole who thinks we shouldn't be together.
So the relationship is flowering? And already you are moving to where she lives? You might want to step back and pause for a moment, to actually consider what you're doing.

I don't think you two shouldn't be together. And since you two have a physical relationship (again, do not interpret as sexual) there is the possibility for it to contiune further. I said before -- though you disagreed -- is that if you hadn't been able to EVER pursue this in real life, it would have fallen apart. Can you honestly say that knowing full well you would never meet your internet sweetheart you would continue the relationship with her, denying yourself opportunities in real life for that? "If," is what I am saying here. "If." So, I don't see why you're angry.

If, like I supposed, you had no opportunity to meet in real life, and you would consider a girl you met online your girlfriend, and forsake real life relationships because of it, you need help. You really do. Not only would you be doing a disservice to your own personal life, but you would be denying a great girl somewhere out there the same. But as you attest, your relationship with Anne is not like this, so you really need to calm down, and read things properly instead of blowing up over things you're misinterpreting.


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