It is definitely one of the drawbacks. That is probably why some folks don't msg.

Ok ok ok...in all seriousness. This person you speak of, it's far away...right? Based on that assumption, I think it's safe to say you have never seen him in person. Unless you tell us that you both have FaceTime on your record, then most likely you have a crush on a picture !!!!...is that whay you are trying to tell us????? ???

It can be great and aweful at the same time!

Whoever they are, be brave! Go for it and tell them!

Enjoy it! I love that feeling even though it doesn't often last.

@LimeySteve gives good advice, but I see this site as offering a lot of resources to learn about whomever you're interested in. It might be time to move it a notch higher.

Ah the ever-tempting long distance have not met you crush. I went through that back in the late 90s....ouch. Won't do that again. No crushing until we meet....then....GAME ON!

So, then, have they quit making passports and selling airplane tickets? Have cars, buses, trains, and boats become inaccessible? Did the apocalypse happen and no one told me?

If someone had a crush on me I would want to know @onlyduh. Send a PM.

I'm SO jealous! I haven't had ANY crushes on anyone. In fact the only men I seem to attract are fat old blokes who want 'a picture of a sexy pose showing my legs' or to 'increase my self esteem' by telling me I'm 'desireable', & that just makes me feel sick. It sucks.

I'm sorry, I'm already married.

You should say Hi and get the ball rolling. Lots of people meet online and end up married so it can happen.. Never know if you don't ever say hello!

If someone is worth it, you can make it work.

Aw, c'mon, who is it, huh?

Online crushes happen. I would say to reach out and tell them. What's the worst that could happen?

Okay, so they could say something about it in this public forum. But that would reflect very negatively on them. I'm sure they would be raked over the coals for being such an insensitive ass.

Many would applaud your courage to face your fears and tell someone how you feel about them.

How else are you going to find out if they have an interest in you? One benefit of an online relationship is that there will likely be a lot of time to get to know each other before you ever met in person. Writing can be a gateway to pure honesty since it isn't distracted by the person sitting right in front of you.

Whatever you decide to do, enjoy the feeling.

I totally understand that.

I am not asking...I am saying, definitely cannot be me ????????

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I can relate, but such is the way of the internet.

Oh darling - and I never even knew you cared. What do you mean, it's not me. Wah!!

Sorry I'm just so irresistible ???