originally posted on 26-03-2015 9:47 PM

rose1234

Totally, I think a lot of people make persona's, people just think it's better and sometimes easier for them but it's just playing with other people really, just like catfish !

originally posted on 26-03-2015 9:43 PM

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@rose1234 wrote:
Thanks Sophie, what about in situations where a relationship is great online but say they are really shy in person to each other. I know this happened a lot when i was a bit younger

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That is sooooo true! I remember that so much!

I think it feels like that's more about people trying out parts of personality online that they are not comfortable to do in real life yet? But I'm not sure. It definitely gets less when you get older - what do you think?

originally posted on 26-03-2015 9:40 PM

rose1234, I think people have started growing up online now, and are simply more comfortable talking online, making offline conversations, maybe feel awkward? Not sure.

originally posted on 26-03-2015 9:34 PM

How do you know what is a safe relationship online? What steps can you take in order to keep yourself safe when interacting with other people online? What things could you do to ensure you feel respected and that your personal information/images were being protected?

 

Making your profile super private if you feel the need to. This could be something like using your last initial instead of your last name, I know somebody who has their last name first and their first name last so he can't be found. 

 

originally posted on 26-03-2015 9:38 PM

These are all great points!

originally posted on 26-03-2015 9:32 PM

I think if you're having a relationship online you should set yourself boundaries as you know yourself and what you would think would be good for you, I think keep personal things personal until you and only you feel comfortable to share, pictures are the big thing because you can't always be sure that no one else will find them or even get uploaded to the wrong things, i don't trust people with images, but i know people do so my thing would be boundaries.

originally posted on 26-03-2015 9:37 PM

Agreed dreamer, about boundaries online - plus I have watched too many episodes of Catfish!!!

originally posted on 26-03-2015 9:40 PM

Same !!!! Sophie

Catfish is a great show, it's one thing that includes all the things we are talking about with dating online, photos, ect, catfish has showed me a lot of things to watch out for with people even if you aren't trying to date people.

originally posted on 26-03-2015 9:42 PM

I really need to start watching catfish during the holidays!!

originally posted on 26-03-2015 9:42 PM

im glad im not the only one addicted! I also like the realness of the show and they way that it includes different dynamics of relationships, and that there is often very little judgement, its a great show!

originally posted on 26-03-2015 9:12 PM

Hey

I think that technology is a big part in my relationship, either my family, friends or boyfriend, it's an easy way to communicate if you aren't near them.

Also to the other question about being safe, well i think if you know the person yes of course but on the other hand when you don't know the person i don't really think it is the safest option

originally posted on 26-03-2015 9:16 PM

Hey @Dreamer 95   - thanks for joining us!! It can certainly make communication easier with the people that you are already close to.

originally posted on 26-03-2015 9:14 PM

Awesome, thanks for joining @dreamer95 !! 🙂

originally posted on 26-03-2015 9:17 PM

Thats true dreamer95, but I guess you run risks when you meet in person as well.

originally posted on 26-03-2015 9:23 PM

Very true Fox ring, i met one person one time but i had 6 people with me because i worry a lot about everything, and it's really true about the risks, people take their own risk every time they meet someone.

Google is a great part of technology that can be used or the health apps also on my smart phone, you can read a lot but if you don't understand always see a professional

originally posted on 26-03-2015 9:33 PM

I totally know what you mean about health into online dreamer95! There is lots of reputable health info and apps online that can can be a great help to explain things in different ways

originally posted on 26-03-2015 9:25 PM

I definitely think it's a good idea to have someone with you when you meet someone new off a dating app!

originally posted on 26-03-2015 9:25 PM

Thats true dreamer 95, but when using google for things like that you should be wary, people can get very nervous about their health if they use "google doctor" when theres nothing to be nervous about often.

originally posted on 26-03-2015 9:28 PM

I wasn't talking about google doctor, i mean't not just about one topic, it can help with anything and as i said always go to a professional, Myself i wouldn't listen to it or even use it if i was that nervous about certain things, but i know there are a lot of people that will, google is just a good way to see what people have talked about their encounters but also about personal stories, which i think would help a lot for some people, technology can be great but at the same time be a burden.

originally posted on 26-03-2015 9:30 PM

I definitely agree, I just think that using the internet always has risks, because anyone can post things online these days, so its important to look offline as well is all 🙂

originally posted on 26-03-2015 9:26 PM

@Fox ring I should have died like 16 times (including today) from "Google Doctor"

originally posted on 26-03-2015 9:17 PM

 

 

Hey guys....

 Talking about sex and sexual health can sometimes be hard to do. Does communicating with technology make this easier? Why might that be?

originally posted on 26-03-2015 9:20 PM

I've definitely seen how communicating with technology (anonymously) can help with talking about things that have stigma or are awkward!