Your online love interest will always be better than many guys you meet IRL because they can't be subjected to the same judgments and same situations, and they can be there very often when you want to talk - all they have to do is go online. There's no demands on them because they're your "online" bf. This person is always going to be a potentially better kisser, lover, etc. because they're not there to have you try them out and have them not meet your expectations - they will always seem at least potentially better. When fantasy meets reality there's usually some kind of disappointment. Just don't discount the value of the relationships you have with people you interact with IRL - they're putting up with your IRL faults too. Putting this guy on a pedestal is easy to do. You may want to consider the reality of why he's so appealing (because he's not 100% "real" yet to you, until you see/touch him IRL). I've had these types of relationships and if we're getting along great then after a few months maximum I'll insist we meet IRL, even if they're far away, so I can get a reality check. If they shy away and want to maintain the fantasy, chances are good they don't see you as a real prospect for a serious relationship, or they are hiding something (very easy to initiate and control in an online relationship).
Just take this into consideration when you're thinking about how great he is, and how fair it is to compare him to guys IRL. And don't neglect the great guys that might be right in front of you and like you for the real you, for what's essentially a fantasy until you decide, as a couple, to make the commitment to at least meet up once and decide if you want to keep going.
IIN that I met him throught the internet..
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Your online love interest will always be better than many guys you meet IRL because they can't be subjected to the same judgments and same situations, and they can be there very often when you want to talk - all they have to do is go online. There's no demands on them because they're your "online" bf. This person is always going to be a potentially better kisser, lover, etc. because they're not there to have you try them out and have them not meet your expectations - they will always seem at least potentially better. When fantasy meets reality there's usually some kind of disappointment. Just don't discount the value of the relationships you have with people you interact with IRL - they're putting up with your IRL faults too. Putting this guy on a pedestal is easy to do. You may want to consider the reality of why he's so appealing (because he's not 100% "real" yet to you, until you see/touch him IRL). I've had these types of relationships and if we're getting along great then after a few months maximum I'll insist we meet IRL, even if they're far away, so I can get a reality check. If they shy away and want to maintain the fantasy, chances are good they don't see you as a real prospect for a serious relationship, or they are hiding something (very easy to initiate and control in an online relationship).
Just take this into consideration when you're thinking about how great he is, and how fair it is to compare him to guys IRL. And don't neglect the great guys that might be right in front of you and like you for the real you, for what's essentially a fantasy until you decide, as a couple, to make the commitment to at least meet up once and decide if you want to keep going.
Best of luck to you.