Get informed : Internet

It’s possible to find love, even grand passions, on the Internet! Except that... the person you think you know may not really be who they say they are! Here are some things to think about:

• “How big a place is this virtual relationship taking in my life? Is it stopping me from experiencing things in real life?”
• “Why am I more comfortable talking to someone I love over the Internet than face-to-face?”
• “Am I comfortable with the advantages and disadvantages of Internet love? With not having anything else? With not truly knowing the other person?”

Visit: Vigilance on the net and Internet101. These sites have lots of information on the risks associated with the Internet (meetings set up by instant messaging, videoconferencing), real-life accounts, and things you can do to stay safe).