My Experience with Online Love

As like everyone else has once experienced, there was a time in my life where I was alone, and absolutely dreaded admitting it. Living daily life, always being surrounded by happy people exploring multiple relationships on the search for that special person. Going out in public was just a continuous reminder of what I didn't have, but hopefully eventually would. As with everything else in life, being alone has hidden benefits. This is a time to really get to know yourself, and explore the world as you'd like to, not having to worry about anything else but yourself. But, lets face it. In a world such as our own, how long can someone truly enjoy not having a companion?

It was the beginning of July, and like any other summer day that year, the heat was practically unbearable. Taking cover in the house and enjoying the chilled temperatures from the air conditioning, I decided to explore the Internet world. I was a pro by now, somehow taking comfort in knowing that others were just as alone as I was. Not seeking love, but to my surprise, I would find it.

Scrolling through the chat room categories and lists, I stumbled on one that caught my eye. I must admit, the depression had gotten the better of me, and I was questioning the point of my existence. I was desperate to know what I was meant to do, and who I was meant to be with.

"Meaning of Life". It had caught my eye, and triggered my curiosity. As I entered, I did not know what to expect, but was hoping for others to share my feelings. After sitting for just a few minutes, I started chatting with someone in particular. I don't know what it was, but I just had to talk to him. Finding out later, he had felt the same way. After chatting through the evening, and sharing little bits of information about ourselves and who we were, we ended our conversation and the evening. The next morning came, and he was the only thing on my mind. I had to know more about him. I had to talk to him.

Weeks passed, and then months. After talking every day for several months, It was time to meet in person. Everything was going perfectly, and it seemed like a dream. The moment we were able to hug for the first time was the only time I had ever felt truly complete. Everything I had ever wanted, and he was standing right in front of me.

Typing just as I did on that July summer night, things are different. Several years, and two children later, we are still together, and just as happy as we were then, if not happier. He is my best friend, my soul mate.

Although I am happy now, I do understand the heart wrenching pain associated with watching others love, but most importantly, be loved. My belief is that everyone has a soul mate. There is another piece to your heart floating around the world, and it happens to beat in someone that would complete you entirely.

To my surprise, I found love online, but for many, it will play out another way, in another location. The truth is that somehow, in some way, you may just bump into someone who truly has another role in your life.