Internet Dating

Andrea Meltsner · Post by **Andrea Meltsner** » Wed May 11, 2005 1:32 pm

Hey since we are talking about daiting I thought we should talk about Interenet daiting too.

Trent DeWhite · Post by **Trent DeWhite** » Wed May 11, 2005 1:34 pm

As in long distance dating over the internet . . . or actually hooking up with someone for the first time via the internet? I certainly don't approve with the latter.

Andrea Meltsner · Post by **Andrea Meltsner** » Wed May 11, 2005 1:35 pm

Trent DeWhite wrote:As in long distance dating over the internet . . . or actually hooking up with someone for the first time via the internet? I certainly don't approve with the latter.

the former not the latter.

AIOfan11 · Post by **AIOfan11** » Wed May 11, 2005 1:36 pm

Well...I don't have much to say, but no. I wouldn't ever do it. I really don't no why though!

JesusFreak777 · Post by **JesusFreak777** » Wed May 11, 2005 1:39 pm

According to an undisclosed source (to borrow gimps phrase) there have been several people who have actually met online at various odyssey related sites, and continued their relationship outside said site.

Frank · Post by **Frank** » Wed May 11, 2005 1:40 pm

My aunt and uncle met over the internet and got married after corresponding for a few months. It's kinda sweet. (But I personally wouldn't take that route.)

AIOfan11 · Post by **AIOfan11** » Wed May 11, 2005 1:41 pm

Trent DeWhite wrote:
AndreaMeltsner wrote:
Trent DeWhite wrote:As in long distance dating over the internet . . . or actually hooking up with someone for the first time via the internet? I certainly don't approve with the latter.
the former not the latter.
Well, first you have to deal with the whole issue of whether dating is right or not. Then you have to consider the circumstances between the two who are dating or courting. In the end, while I think long distance dating can work, I don't think it's how God intended relationships to develop.

Good point!

Trent DeWhite · Post by **Trent DeWhite** » Wed May 11, 2005 1:42 pm

AndreaMeltsner wrote:
Trent DeWhite wrote:As in long distance dating over the internet . . . or actually hooking up with someone for the first time via the internet? I certainly don't approve with the latter.
the former not the latter.

Well, first you have to deal with the whole issue of whether dating is right or not. Then you have to consider the circumstances between the two who are dating or courting. In the end, while I think long distance dating can work, I don't think it's how God intended relationships to develop.

Ruthie · Post by **Ruthie** » Wed May 11, 2005 1:57 pm

I probably wouldn't, unless it was somebody that I'd known for a long time. Like I would date someone at the ToO in like 10 years.......b/c I would have known them for SO long. But probably not somebody I had just met.

mr. mellow · Post by **mr. mellow** » Wed May 11, 2005 1:59 pm

dont see a problem with it. just so long as you are responcable. the net is a good way to get to know people that you would never meet before.

Andrea Meltsner · Post by **Andrea Meltsner** » Wed May 11, 2005 2:00 pm

Simbelmyne34 wrote:I probably wouldn't, unless it was somebody that I'd known for a long time. Like I would date someone at the ToO in like 10 years.......b/c I would have known them for SO long. But probably not somebody I had just met.

are you serious!

well I guess I may have thought abuot that too.

Ruthie · Post by **Ruthie** » Wed May 11, 2005 2:15 pm

AndreaMeltsner wrote:
Simbelmyne34 wrote:I probably wouldn't, unless it was somebody that I'd known for a long time. Like I would date someone at the ToO in like 10 years.......b/c I would have known them for SO long. But probably not somebody I had just met.
are you serious!

well I guess I may have thought abuot that too.

maybe

The Top Crusader · Post by **The Top Crusader** » Wed May 11, 2005 2:26 pm

Well, it's obviously not ideal, but I don't find the concept to be morally reprehensible. I've known a few folks who have had great relationships that originally developed on the internet.

Ruthie · Post by **Ruthie** » Wed May 11, 2005 2:28 pm

The Top Crusader wrote:Well, it's obviously not ideal, but I don't find the concept to be morally reprehensible. I've known a few folks who have had great relationships that originally developed on the internet.

yes, but most people don't.

Elf of Rivendell · Post by **Elf of Rivendell** » Wed May 11, 2005 2:36 pm

Although I know of a certain case in which it succeeded, I also know of a case in which it alienated both parties from each other. The Internet isn't supposed to be a means to strive for marriage with in the first place.

Eugene Blackgaard · Post by **Eugene Blackgaard** » Wed May 11, 2005 3:59 pm

Right. And I've talked a lot about this subject on other boards, but to some it up: We don't need to be out there searching for a signifigant other. That usually ends up with temporary happiness, then heartbreak and the urge to continue the search, leading to more heartbreak. Rather, we must abide in Christ, and he will bring us and out future spouses together.

What did God do to Adam while he was making Eve? He made him rest. Adam wasn't out searching for Eve, dating the Hippos and the Monkeys in the meantime. He was resting. Likewise, if we wait on the Lord, rest in him, our future loves will be revealed to us in God's good timing.

Trent DeWhite · Post by **Trent DeWhite** » Wed May 11, 2005 4:11 pm

Eugene Blackgaard wrote:What did God do to Adam while he was making Eve? He made him rest. Adam wasn't out searching for Eve, dating the Hippos and the Monkeys in the meantime. He was resting. Likewise, if we wait on the Lord, rest in him, our future loves will be revealed to us in God's good timing.

That reminds me of a cartoon I saw . . .

Eugene Blackgaard · Post by **Eugene Blackgaard** » Thu May 12, 2005 4:11 pm

Thank you Trent, for killing the discussion.

Trent DeWhite · Post by **Trent DeWhite** » Thu May 12, 2005 4:26 pm

Eugene Blackgaard wrote:Thank you Trent, for killing the discussion.

Thank you, EB, for bumping the thread.

gimp80995 · Post by **gimp80995** » Fri May 13, 2005 11:19 am

Well, we all know it seems to be working out well between Hawkeye and uhm.......someone whom I think 99.9999999% of us know her name, but I don't think I'm suppose to share it.

Peace Out

-Gimp