I'm leaving the forums, at least for the next week or two. Let me backtrack:
I've been on the forums for at least a couple of years. I've met a bunch of people on here, but never did I think I'd ever want to meet anyone in real life. So, naturally, like many things, my parents were completely ignorant of the fact that I spend time here.
My dad is quite strict. He doesn't like me im'ing people that I know in real life. My mom isn't as strict at all, but still realizes that there are some dangerous people on the internet. She has met many guys through internet dating services, and my dad has met even more than she has.
Well, I met the man I want to marry. Yes, I met him here on the Forums, so I do not regret spending any time here. This place has literally saved my life on occassions, so I know that it can't be a bad thing.
So, I told both of my parents about him. I even told my sister. Here's the catch: I could not find it within me to tell them that I met him over the internet. When asked how I met a guy from Missouri, I told them that I met him at our summer conference in Colorado.
I talk to him on the phone, we send letters/packages back and forth, email, im, but we have never actually met. There is a missions trip coming up at my church that we were both planning on going on (he would be flying out here and staying with me and my family and church). My mom was fine with the idea, and is helping to plan it.
But, I know I need to tell her. I need to tell my dad too. When I tell them, I fear I will be grounded from everything- especially the computer. So, just to be on the safe side, I'm gonna leave here for a couple of weeks till things calm down a bit.
I love all you guys, and if you have any suggestions, please PLEASE feel free to share.
Love and hugs and pokes,
Jamie Marie
I've been on the forums for at least a couple of years. I've met a bunch of people on here, but never did I think I'd ever want to meet anyone in real life. So, naturally, like many things, my parents were completely ignorant of the fact that I spend time here.
My dad is quite strict. He doesn't like me im'ing people that I know in real life. My mom isn't as strict at all, but still realizes that there are some dangerous people on the internet. She has met many guys through internet dating services, and my dad has met even more than she has.
Well, I met the man I want to marry. Yes, I met him here on the Forums, so I do not regret spending any time here. This place has literally saved my life on occassions, so I know that it can't be a bad thing.
So, I told both of my parents about him. I even told my sister. Here's the catch: I could not find it within me to tell them that I met him over the internet. When asked how I met a guy from Missouri, I told them that I met him at our summer conference in Colorado.
I talk to him on the phone, we send letters/packages back and forth, email, im, but we have never actually met. There is a missions trip coming up at my church that we were both planning on going on (he would be flying out here and staying with me and my family and church). My mom was fine with the idea, and is helping to plan it.
But, I know I need to tell her. I need to tell my dad too. When I tell them, I fear I will be grounded from everything- especially the computer. So, just to be on the safe side, I'm gonna leave here for a couple of weeks till things calm down a bit.
I love all you guys, and if you have any suggestions, please PLEASE feel free to share.
Love and hugs and pokes,
Jamie Marie
No more poking me? 
