Can you love someone that you have never met in the flesh?

I was wondering if it is possible to truly love someone that you have never met in the flesh. Does anyone out there have any input on the subect? Has this ever happened to you?

There's a lot to be said for actual real conversation.

And what if you actually have spoken, and heard the other persons voice? What then? What happens if you have seen them as well, just not in person, but on camera?

I personally, can't have that sort of relationship, I know that people can and good on 'em.

But to me the best bits about the beginning of a relationship, are everything from getting butterflies, to walking with each other, to watching films, etc. I'm a person that needs to be around people a lot, and just talking on the phone, or on the net isn't enough.

I personally can't, at least not in the boyfriend/girlfriend kinda way if that's what you meant.

Sure, why not? If by way of the Internet you've exchanged pictures, have had conversations, and have talked on the phone, I don't see why you can't.

I voted no, even though you phrased the option quite poorly.

I have a close friend that's currently doing the long distance relationship, and apparently it's working very well for them, and they've been dating ever since last Valentine's Day.

I don't think I could love them, but I think anyone can get at least certain feelings for someone far away. And I'll admit I have before.

yes, I love several people I have never met in the flesh. you fall in love with the person they are, not the way they look.

Yes its possible.

I believe it's possibly to love someone you haven't met in the flesh purely by conversation and such. However, that kind of stuff isn't for me. I need to be with that person in the flesh. It feels more real to me that way, otherwise it doesn't feel like a relationship. I put it in this sense basically, all I can really do over long distance is say how much I yearn that person how much I love them, etc. I'm limited to saying things, and that disappoints me because if it were a physical one I would be able to do much more. So basically, for me, long distance relationships aren't really for me.

Originally posted by Kram3r
I believe it's possibly to love someone you haven't met in the flesh purely by conversation and such. However, that kind of stuff isn't for me. I need to be with that person in the flesh. It feels more real to me that way, otherwise it doesn't feel like a relationship. I put it in this sense basically, all I can really do over long distance is say how much I yearn that person how much I love them, etc. I'm limited to saying things, and that disappoints me because if it were a physical one I would be able to do much more. So basically, for me, long distance relationships aren't really for me.

No. Unless you're some KMC nutjob, than maybe.

Originally posted by botankus
No. Unless you're some KMC nutjob, than maybe.

You lonely bastard.

Originally posted by botankus
No. Unless you're some KMC nutjob, than maybe.

I love Gwen Steffani. I'd love a bit of ebony on ivory action with her!!

Originally posted by Futureman
I love Gwen Steffani. I'd love a bit of ebony on ivory action with her!!

You like aliens!?

Originally posted by Futureman
I love Gwen Steffani. I'd love a bit of ebony on ivory action with her!!

Maybe you could "white guilt" her into it. Ask FoTN, he'll tell you all about it.

Originally posted by Robtard
Maybe you could "white guilt" her into it. Ask FoTN, he'll tell you all about it.

I'd rather she loved me for me, or failing that my black stereotype in my jeans. Move over Prof. Watson.

Yes i think its possible but very rare. Love in general is a hard thing to find. sometimes when people have the internet, phone or mail to rely on. They take on a more confident persona that is not truly their personality, but whom they want to be. honesty and physical attraction are the two things i believe that allow a relationship to persist. If you are able to be truly honest over communication outlets then sure, you can fall in love with that person. Understanding whether you legitimitely love that person or the idea of that person is hard to identify though.

Knights used to court maidens from far off lands that they never met

Originally posted by Futureman
I'd rather she loved me for me, or failing that my black stereotype in my jeans. Move over Prof. Watson.

Or course that would be ideal, loving you for you. If she would only love you for the "large penis" stereotype though, she'd probably be intelligent enough to not give you the time of day, due to your other black stereotype. The abandoning her and walking out on your responsibilities once she was pregnant.