On-line relationships

I understand that this discussion is about anxiety disorders. I am curious about information anyone might have regarding online friendships and relationships. I have observed people in the newsgroups and chatrooms and am amazed at the number of people who have turned this into a new romance connection. I have discussed on-line relationships with several people, who all expressed anxiety because of their time online. Several were questioning their relations with a significant other, preffering the on-line relationship. From my own observations, this seems to be more common over time. I would appreciate any comments, thank you for your time.

• Online relationships by Jeremy Mirsky, 2/15/97
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