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I think I’m falling for my internet pen pal (who really seems much more than that). I don’t know what the fuck happened, but some redditor messaged me about a very niche post I made on a niche subreddit and we’ve been talking for almost 6 months.

I’ve never seen them, they’ve never seen me, etc. But like I said we’ve been messaging (first on Reddit then I got their number) pretty consistently now.

It’s truly bizarre but I think I found someone who understands me idk weird af

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 8 months ago (2 children)

As someone who finds themselves having crushes on Hexbear users, people I meet on dating apps, and random people I see on the street....

Nah homie I totally get it

[–] [email protected] 6 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (2 children)

My logical brain says this is only happening because it’s been almost a year since I’ve been on a date. Also, I guess this isn’t really much different from dating apps, I guess it’s hitting me because we were just chatting about a topic and there was no romantic interest whatsoever at the beginning

My emotional brain says if I don’t seize this opportunity I will die alone

Many such cases!

[–] [email protected] 5 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Many people are saying! Been hearing it more and more, folks.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago
[–] [email protected] 5 points 8 months ago

I think one of the lessons of the past few years is that the world can change overnight. Take every chance at happiness that you can get.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I consider you to be a friend.

It's not para-social unless you don't care about me back.

That's all.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 8 months ago (1 children)