For good or bad, the Internet is changing the English language. And, perhaps, the way we see relationships. - Tekkobra It is somewhat true that science, technology, and especially the Internet, has changed the way we work in our daily lives, and also how we relate to people in the society to maintain ongoing relationships or create new ones. As the name suggests, Internet relationships are ones that are made through online communication with a prospective friend or a date. Nowadays, many people are turning towards making such relationships work as many feel these are more reliable than the ones that are created by meeting in person. People have their individual motives regarding such relationships. Internet relationships can be made for the purpose of getting a date or just friendship. There is a debate going on in the online community pertaining to such relationships. Some say that they are not at all reliable, as anyone can pose to be someone they are not. On the other hand, it can progress genuinely. This simply means that, along with emails and chats, if you use real-time audio and video conversations, you can be assured of the identity of the person on the other end. If statistics are to be believed, it is found that the success of such relationships largely depends on the level of commitment of both the parties. With the pros also comes a share of the cons. If you do not use a web cam or a phone, and just rely on chatting and emailing for the relationship to work well; you may be at a risk of a heartbreak or getting ditched. In such a situation, the other person, with their words and humor, can portray themselves as someone whom you can easily get attracted to. It is strongly recommended to not give away any of your personal and confidential information to them, unless you are completely sure of them and have met them a couple of times first.. If we take a look at the positive aspects, these types of relationships can be healthy and successful. However, the success level of these relationships depends on how committed both the individuals are towards each other. For taking an online relationship further, you most importantly need to make sure if your potential partner feels the same way as you do and both of you are on the same page. Communication is also a significant part of online relationships. For things to be smooth and glitch-free, both the partners need to communicate with each other on a daily basis and share their everyday experiences. In this way, both will be able to know each other in a better manner. Using the phone or the web cam is probably the best way to be sure of the person, his/her background, morals, beliefs, and way of living. Once you are sure about everything, you can make plans for dating each other. For the first date, it is very important to meet at a public place, and that too, at a good time of the day. If possible, take a friend along and ask him/her to keep any eye on you while you are on the first date with your online partner. After the success of first few dates, and honest grounds have been established, you can think about taking the relationship to the next level. Making an online relationship work may be easy or difficult, depending on a number of factors, but keeping the above given advice in mind, you could at least give it a try. Cautious is the word.