@anita

Because of my anxiety I find communicating behind a screen much more relaxing, since I won’t slip up on my words or have my face go bright red. And of course being rejected with a distance barrier is nicer, since I don’t have to fret about seeing him. I did want to meet him though, I wanted a physical relationship eventually. But I think that I need to find a way to help me be happy with myself before I try dating again, I am struggling though.

@Eliana

I can relate to that greatly.. He was an important aspect of my life and I thought that feeling was mutual. Sadly I didn’t realise the slim success rate of online relationships at the time so maybe if I’d known that it wouldn’t have been so much of a letdown. I currently don’t have him on any social media, although I am having to avoid some things like songs and such as they remind me of him. I will gladly follow your advice when I feel ready to date again.