spice1 · M
This is why sites like this one and most other should be taken as "for entertainment purposes only" have fun online then go back to your real life.
Richard65 · M
Years ago I struck up an online relationship with a woman in a terrible marriage with an abusive husband (I'm not married). We spoke online for over a year and I'd think about her a lot, even when we weren't online. We shared plenty. Eventually she kinda faded away, the messages became infrequent and eventually we lost touch. She briefly messaged again a year later, then ceased altogether.
At the time I felt it was a deep connection, but in hindsight I had no idea who she actually was. I realised I'd formed a relationship with a ghost, someone who might not have been who they said they were. It might even have been a man. I have no idea. People are very, very good at this, alt accounts, invented personas, catfishing. The abusive marriage might have been an invention designed to prevent us ever meeting. She might have been 100% genuine. I really dont know. Such online relationships are just how they appear in your head. You might be the subject of someone else's fantasies.
At the time I felt it was a deep connection, but in hindsight I had no idea who she actually was. I realised I'd formed a relationship with a ghost, someone who might not have been who they said they were. It might even have been a man. I have no idea. People are very, very good at this, alt accounts, invented personas, catfishing. The abusive marriage might have been an invention designed to prevent us ever meeting. She might have been 100% genuine. I really dont know. Such online relationships are just how they appear in your head. You might be the subject of someone else's fantasies.
robingoodfellow · M
@Richard65 this is when the subject of catfishing turns dangerous. I really don't care what people do online with rp and fantasies, it's all very ' whatever' to me.
But messing with people emotionally is a whole different thing. A catfish can do serious harm when they're building deep emotional connections with someone and then suddenly get bored with it and move on.
A lot of lonely people in the world looking for love. Playing with that for fun is way too cruel.
But messing with people emotionally is a whole different thing. A catfish can do serious harm when they're building deep emotional connections with someone and then suddenly get bored with it and move on.
A lot of lonely people in the world looking for love. Playing with that for fun is way too cruel.
Richard65 · M
@robingoodfellow agreed, I'm an intelligent guy, but I realised I'd potentially allowed my own desire to influence my reaction to this person and it might all have been a sham. I wasn't damaged by it, but I could have been, under different circumstances.
PoetryNEmotion · F
This is a place where lonely, unhappy people in various life stages gather. You both sought comfort in each other. I wish you had each had the courage to leave your relationships. I feel that you still are in yours. Think carefully how this will feel when you remain in it and draw your last breath on this earth. You should not have regrets. So make your life better. Do what you need to do so that you will be happy in your life. She is dead and gone. She likely died without pain and quickly too. Perhaps her death is a message to you. Find some peace. Find your courage. Live. Do not just survive.
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clamenza · 56-60, M
@PoetryNEmotion Nothing is as worse as having a non affectionate intimate relationship. It’s just like having a room mate .
PoetryNEmotion · F
@clamenza I lived it for most of 3 decades. I understand. So you can understand why I want better for people like you.
clamenza · 56-60, M
@PoetryNEmotion I get it . Thank you sweetie

SW-User
That is very sad. I am so sorry for your loss and situation.
clamenza · 56-60, M
@SW-User Thank you so much
Hummingbird26 · F
Extremely sorry to hear about your loss. Such a connection is very difficult to find.. but you can keep her in good memories and remember the time spent
Carissimi · F
I’m very sorry for your loss.
Livingwell · 61-69, M
I'm so sorry for your loss.
clamenza · 56-60, M
Her name was Aurora
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@SW-User can you be nice
ArtieKat · M
Very sad!
clamenza · 56-60, M
I so miss her 😥
Quetzalcoatlus · 46-50, M
So sorry, cutting people off is always a tough decision.
bijouxbroussard · F
I’m so sorry. 😞