internet relationships

Submitted by C (United States), Jun 24, 2007 at 09:54

It doesn't matter what country people are from, or what religion they are, there are always those who are just out to get what they can the easiest way, but this does NOT mean that everyone from that country is the same. Are all Americans rednecks? Are all English upper class?Are all Arabs rich? NO. This is just the worst behaviour of a few individuals being taken as the norm.

The internet is not the same as meeting someone. It is hard enough to know you can definately trust someone you have known in person for ages but when you have no way of knowing if what they are writing is true, how can you say that is the same as marriage?

If you meet someone- personally or virtually- who is from a different background, of course you should try to find out about their religion/ traditions just as you would try to find out about the person. That is common sense,especially if you intend to build a relationship.

If you are getting involved with someone, regardless of what country they come from, if there is distance between you, you'll never be sure of the truth, so protect yourself accordingly.

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