Internet Dating?

My best friend is 16 and thinks she is in love with a 15 year old guy that has hurt her numerous times when they were "dating", they never met and she was never sure if he was real or just made up by people. me and the rest of my friends have tried talking to her but shes gets defensive and angry when we do, how could we get her to see we are just looking out for her.

Internet Dating?
I'm sure a part of her is embarrassed that's why she gets to angry when you try and bring it up. See, the brain doesn't know the difference from actually doing something and just thinking about something. So in her mind and emotions they were boyfriend and girlfriend and she got all caught up in all that.





Maybe you need to pull her aside and talk to her. Just the two of you, and I'm hoping you can keep the conversation private and not tell anyone about it. Just tell her what I told you. About the brain and stuff. And that if she feels stupid or embarrassed just let it go because in awhile people will forget if she lets them.





If people do continue making crappy comments rehearse with her things she can say back to them. And if you are around and someone starts teasing her, don't be afraid to stick up for her and ask them to leave her alone.





She just needs to get over the fact she did it and move on. She can say jokingly to people "yeah about that, how retarded was I at that moment. boy I'll never do that again" stuff like that. Just keep her answers honest but brief.





Then after a few weeks, no more then a month it shouldn't be discussed anymore and should be considered so yesterday. Tell her she'll live, and she'll also be smarter now.





Good Luck





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Reply:write her a letter says something along the lines of 'the guy you have been "dating" may be real, and may be not. the fact remains that he has hurt you. love is something that cant develop over the internet, or with someone you have never met, the vibes you get from that person when you're with them, are a part of the feelings for them as much as enjoying conversation with them, and physical attraction to them. you have many friends who are here to support you, whether you choose to ignore them or not, at least hear what they have to say. good friends will support you and won't say "i told you so", even if they did. we will be here to support you regardless of your decision. *say what else you feel needs to be said*





by doing this she can take time to take in what you have said. she can make her decision, and then you should support her in that decision, whether you think its the right choice or not. if she ends up really hurt, then be a shoulder to cry on. dont desert her. people will often push their friends away and then get hurt. at that point she will need her friends more than ever. be ready for that to happen, but let her do what she wants.





good luck
Reply:it might be the right time to kick em to the curb, i think.

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