meeting someone online horror stories

There was a case where someone joined an online gaming group. They befriended a person in the group and decided to meet up. However, when they met, the so - called friend tried to steal their wallet. It was a shock because they thought they had made a real friend through their shared love for the game. Apparently, the thief had been targeting people from the gaming group all along.

Well, I heard about a person who met someone on an online forum. They arranged to meet at a coffee shop. But when they met, the other person just stared at them in a really creepy way the whole time and didn't say much. It was so uncomfortable that the person left as soon as possible.

I once met a girl on an online language exchange platform. We started chatting about our hobbies and goals in learning languages. When we first video-called, I was a bit nervous, but she was so friendly and easy - going. We showed each other our collections of language learning materials. It was really cool to connect with someone from a different part of the world who shared the same passion.

I had an online encounter with a person in a photography forum. I posted some of my landscape photos, and he left very detailed and positive comments. We then started a private conversation about different photography techniques. Over the months, we became friends. He introduced me to some new photography gear and I shared my editing tips with him. We haven't met in person yet, but we are planning to attend a big photography exhibition together someday.

One great story I heard was about a couple who met on a dating app. They were both from different parts of the world. But they started chatting and found out they had the same life goals and values. After months of chatting and video calls, they decided to meet in person. And now they are happily married. It shows that meeting someone online can lead to real and long - lasting relationships.

Sure. I met a friend on an online fitness group. We started chatting about our workout routines. When we first met online via a group video call, I could see her positive energy. She was always motivating others. Later, we met in person at a local park for a jog. It was great. We pushed each other to run further and shared tips on healthy eating.

One horror story is when a person met an online friend who seemed really nice at first. They agreed to meet in person. But when they met, the so - called friend turned out to be extremely pushy and tried to control everything. They didn't respect personal boundaries and even got angry when the other person wanted to leave. It was a really scary situation as the person felt trapped.

A common horror story is when the meeting is unprepared. People show up not knowing what the meeting is about. There's no clear agenda, and it just becomes a muddled mess of random conversations.

Well, in some 341 meetings, there might be a person who dominates the whole conversation. They don't let others speak and push their own ideas forcefully. For example, I once attended a 341 meeting where this one colleague just talked non - stop about his project, not giving a chance to others to present their work or ideas. It made the whole meeting very frustrating for everyone else.

Firstly, don't share too much personal information online. For example, your home address or financial details. This can prevent an online friend from using that information against you if they turn out to be bad. Also, when you plan to meet, choose a public place like a busy coffee shop or a mall. That way, there are lots of people around and it's safer.