There is a lot of chatter about online dating, but very little discussion of the fantasy relationships that are spawned by this means of connecting. My definition of a fantasy relationship is a relationship that occurs between people who never meet in person. The people email and/or phone each other, frequently or occasionally, and might develop feelings for each other, but never take it to the next step, i.e., they never bring it into the real world. There are a number of possible reasons why these interactions remain in cyberspace. |
