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What do you guys think?
I think it's nice to have friends; including long-distance ones.
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I asked him if he really had a boyfriend and he said "Yeah but we cheat on each other in secret". It felt weird... that just seems kind of f****d up.
Personally, I would find that lack of integrity (as implied by his use of language) a real turn-off. However, different folks arrange their relationships differently. If they have a mutually-agreed-upon "understanding"; e.g., an open or polyamorous relationship where no deceit is involved, I would be much more amenable.
It sounds as if he's set the parameters of his relationship with you as Internet-only. If you're OK with that, it may not develop into true love, but it may be an opportunity to experiment, practice, and hone your relationship skills in a relatively safe environment, which may help you when you do meet someone face-to-face.
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Maybe being a virgin for the rest of my life isn't such a bad thing. You can't trust anybody.
Humans are social animals; we're hard-wired to need, seek out, and develop friendships, social connections, and community. Friends and lovers greatly enrich our lives. Please don't give up and withdraw into a shell; you deserve better than that.
My mate has often expressed amazement at just how much I
suck at dating, yet we've been together eight years now. Never consider "sucking at dating" to be an insurmountable impediment.