Happy First Face Day, Sweetie

[tvordlj]

One year ago on this date, i got off a train (an hour later than expected as it happened) and crossed a busy concourse. He didn't see me at first because someone had asked him for directions. The next thing i knew, our faces were inches apart and time stood still. It was the first face to face meeting with gramie_dee and the week exceeded our expectations. We decided that July 12th would be our "first face day" anniversary and he actually sent me a card to mark it :) We're still looking forward. More and more i've heard of successful relationships that started on the internet. Yes, a few still fail in the end but that's not any different than those where people have met offline.

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[zoo-music-girl.livejournal.com]

Awww, congratulations!

[tvor.livejournal.com]

It's worth commemorating :)))

[sparklielizard.livejournal.com]

Congratulations indeed! It's so lovely that you're both so happy :-)))

Of course online relationships (or rather, where people meet online) have just the same chances as normal ones. If anything they're more likely to be successful once you've got past the initial hurdles as you can tell a lot more about someone and how compatible they might be from their writing than from their being drunk in a pub where most people meet!

I'm never sure if I could say I met Steve online or not. I wouldn't have met him if it wasn't for the Internet, and I first came across him online posting in Suzi's journal, but I met him before he was on my friends list, so it is difficult to say!!

I guess it's just over a year since we first met as well! I still remember quite clearly how nervous, but really excited you were! :-)

[tvor.livejournal.com]

Oh God that weekend I was sooo keyed up! Poor Chris had to keep reassuring me and bless him he even texted me that Monday night to make sure it had gone ok :) On top of it all i'd gone and missed the train by waiting at the wrong platform! I'm just glad i didn't "miss the boat" ;)

I've seen a lot of people meet and fall in love on the internet sight unseen or offline when they later meet in person. Most have worked out and i keep hearing about new ones. The internet is wonderful for meeting people at least. There are always stories of people turning out to be nothing like who they portray themselves to be but then, that can happen anyway. You learn to look for consistencies while you are getting to know them. I think that's key. Mind you, finding out what they're like drunk in a pub still might make or break it lol i wouldn't want to be with someone that turns into a nasty thug when drunk, totally different from their sober side.

Did you know Suzi offline before LJ? I'd say you could justifiably argue that you met him through an internet friend, certainly you met because of the internet even if you didn't know each other as friends directly from it.

[sparklielizard.livejournal.com]

True, you certainly do have to see someone drunk to know if they're a thug or not! You can learn a lot about someone when they're tipsy.

I didn't exactly know Suzi off-line or on-line! I guess I met her on-line, but it was only because my then-boyfriend who I met off-line wanted to shag her offered to help her put her curtains up. But I did get to know her on-line first, so I guess so!

Technically I would not be here at all today, and probably wouldn't have a livejournal were it not for the Internet! I'd just missed a train (something I very rarely do) and went back to the university, logged onto IRC and met a chap who if it weren't for meeting me that evening, would not have come back. He eventually convinced me to move away from Cornwall to be with him - otherwise I am sure I would still be there! Okay, so he turned out to be a psycho, but as you know, most people don't! :-)

[rockiesgirl.livejournal.com]

Well, I met J in person, but then spent the next 2 weeks getting to know him through emails. THEN we had our first date. So, technically, the computer is a definite part of our beginning.

I have seen him when he's drinking, and he just gets all lovey-dovey. Awwww!

[kate-r.livejournal.com]

Congratulation, when relationships from the internet work it's as you have said no different from any other ways an means of meeting people. My last two serious relationships were spawned from meeting on the internet or through a personal add and I don't regret meeting that way and, especially for the internet, would heartily recommend it. I think you get to know a person more deeply through correspondance rather than presence and it can build intensely powerful and lasting bonds. Good for you and for ever may it last!

[tvor.livejournal.com]

If someone is able to express themselves in writing, it's a very good thing indeed. You do tend to open up more, i think. These days the internet has certainly expanded my circle of friends exponentially and one can never have too many friends. The downside is that they're often too far away for real face time. It's unfortunate he's in the UK and i'm not but it was inevitable i think, given how many friends i have there, and how often i'm over there. I gave a radio interview in march on the occaision of a Coronation Street actor's appearance here in halifax and the interviewer asked if Coronation Street had changed my life. I said it had, i had met my boyfriend in a Corrie chat room!

[sendingsmiles.livejournal.com]

Congratulations to both of you, how wonderful!!

[tvor.livejournal.com]

Thank you :)

[girfan.livejournal.com]

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!

At least you can't get a ribbing like J and I do (we met on April Fool's Day!).

[tvor.livejournal.com]

I guess that's better though, than meeting on Friday 13th ;)

[aditi-.livejournal.com]

Aww that's so sweet! :)

[trixiedelarue.livejournal.com]

so that was why you had the post with "I have the best boyfriend in the land" was it lol

Happy first face day hehehehee

[tvor.livejournal.com]

Yeah it was the card that arrived yesterday :)

[gramie-dee.livejournal.com]

HAPPY FIRST FACE DAY
SWEETIE!!!!!

We'll have many more of them
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox

[tvor.livejournal.com]

Awwwwwwwwww xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Mwah!!!

[rockiesgirl.livejournal.com]

Oh, Graham. You're such a tough marshmallow. :)

[gramie-dee.livejournal.com]

Yes I never flinch when I'm toasted. ;)

[sammantha.livejournal.com]

well when I asked why the out of there post, if you had of told me cuz the card kinda brought it to the surface, I would have understood more :)
re meeting on the internet..I still feel it can be an awesome way to get to KNOW someone..if both people are open and honest and find the anonymity good for opening up and chatting up a storm, however, I feel for the most part, you have a better chance of it working if you live a hell of a lot nearer to each other.
In my case, he was from England as well..but he just could not bring himself to change his life drastically to move here..and I DO understand that. It is a major thing to do, MAJOR, and to be fearful the relationship will not work..well you have left your job and family etc.
In sis's case tho, I think if anyone can bridge the barrier of the distance, it would be Graham and my sis - and why do I think that especially after my experience? Because it also depends on the character of the person..and their basic personality. Graham is not like Gary in a lot of ways..and I think he has more of the type of character that COULD make this work.
However, I think the odds are not good for a distance thing..yet the ones in the minority that DO make it work, it works 100% and kudos to them. I know of a few couples who have done this and are still doing wonderfully!

[tvor.livejournal.com]

Oh i know, re yesterday, i just felt like being cryptic because i knew i'd be writing about it today :)

Distance is of course an obstacle and the personalities make a big difference. I'd have to say 80% of the couples i know that had a long distance relationship have worked out. (i.e. north america to the UK) pretty good odds.

[gramie-dee.livejournal.com]

I don't give up easily, which is why I'm still flogging away at all this music stuff lol.

[acey.livejournal.com]

First Face Day - how nice :D
Before you know it, Hallmark will have cards ready.

Happy First Face Day to both of you!

[tvor.livejournal.com]

With a graphic artist as a boyfriend, who needs Hallmark :))))

[rockiesgirl.livejournal.com]

I remember reading about yours and Graham's first encounter. Was a wonderful read, and I was so envious. I thought I'd never find anyone to make my heart feel that way again. WAS I WRONG!!! Thank God. :)