How many people out there either have had, or are currently having an 'online' relationship? The fact of the matter is, more and more teens are reporting that they have become emotionally involved with or even fallen in love with someone over the Internet. Often times this subject is ignored, and not talked between friends, or with parents, but that doesn't stop thousands of people from developing sincere feelings for another over the Internet.

FOR ONLINE DATING:

• Safety - As long as you don't divulge any personal information and are not traceable (through an email address or accidentally dropped clues)
• Variety / choice of people - There are millions of possibilities out there!
• Inexpensive - All those first date dinner bills and outfits can add up!
• Lack of Emotional Commitment - It's easier to end an online relationship

AGAINST ONLINE DATING:

• You can't be sure who is on the other end
  Names, ages, cities and, of course, photos can easily be faked
• Lack of commitment - You never know for sure what the other person is doing
• Lack of eye / physical contact - Remember at least 50% of what people are telling you comes from body language - a mere 7% from words
• The potential for predators
• Fantasy vs reality

Free online dating has become a popular subject among both teens and adults. Many people find a sense of security by looking for a romantic connection from the comfort of their own home. There's a difference between online dating and dating online, however; this article pertains primarily to the subject of teens dating online. Like just about anything else, dating online has both pros and cons.