Internet Friendship and Dating Sites - Blessing or Curse?

Internet Friends are those who have met and became friends online. They may or may not have met each other in reality. With the development of Technology internet friendships have changed significantly. The internet has revolutionized how we communicate with the rest of the world. It has taken the role that letters, newspapers, radios and televisions used to play and pushed it a step further. With facilities like emails, IM's, Voice Chat and Web cams developing relationships have become more and more easy. Internet is a wonderful way to develop new relationships, but it can be risky as well. More and more dating, marriage sites are appearing in the internet every day.

When making friends on the Internet one should not forget that there are chances of deception. Some people paint a very colorful picture of them and project themselves in a different manner than what they are in reality is with the intention of duping. So when you make relationships on the internet remember that all you know about the other person is what they have told you and they could be lying. Although the person you are chatting with may seem trustworthy, you never really know whom or what is at the other end of the conversation, so be aware. They may not necessarily look or sound or be like what they say they are and you may be disappointed. If you find someone on the Internet it is best to find out as much as you can about them and not give out too much personal information about yourself till some trust is established. I personally have met people suffering because of the consequences of hurtful internet affairs and sexual abuse.

On the other hand, Internet has made communication easy. Genuine and long-lasting friendships also can be developed over the internet based on mutual support and interests. There are several people who find solace and comfort in internet friends and share troubles and happiness with them openly. There have been many cases where relationships that began as online romances in dating or networking sites led to meetings and then long term relationships or even marriage. Thanks to the internet, I too have found some good friends whom I would not have got otherwise only because of the internet. Thanks to the Internet, it also has given money making options and good sites like HubPages.

Here is a Hub on Safe Online Dating tips.