Plies
GAF's Nicest Lunch Thief and Nosiest Dildo Archeologist
While I can admit to you, embarrassingly, that I have gotten caught up in emotional affairs in certain MMORPG 's, I can assure you that most romance born in game-land are simply that _ a game.
In reality , I didn't know this woman.
I thought I did at the time.
The only thing I really did was end up lending her copious amounts of gold and outfitted her with the best quality armor.
But I didn't spend hours holding her hair back when she's vomiting from the flu like a real life partner has.
I foolishly thought that talking to her for hours on end in voice chat is the key to OUR intimacy.
But I never stared into her eyes and felt the whisper of her voice in my ear like a real life partner can.
My ego was boosted because I bravely slayed any creature that sought to harm her.
But I didn't know what her favorite shoes are.
Or her favorite shampoo.
Or her favorite movie.
Nor did I know her fears, and hopes - Other than attaining max level and scoring epic gear.
I thought it was real, my dear GAFfers.
Trust me. I know. I have been there more times that I'd like to count.
BUT once the smoke-and-mirrors of the online lust and infatuation fade, the two involved are usually left panicked, resentful, and more alone than they care to remember.
Yes, at one time (or a few) in my life, I was a virtual simp.
In reality , I didn't know this woman.
I thought I did at the time.
The only thing I really did was end up lending her copious amounts of gold and outfitted her with the best quality armor.
But I didn't spend hours holding her hair back when she's vomiting from the flu like a real life partner has.
I foolishly thought that talking to her for hours on end in voice chat is the key to OUR intimacy.
But I never stared into her eyes and felt the whisper of her voice in my ear like a real life partner can.
My ego was boosted because I bravely slayed any creature that sought to harm her.
But I didn't know what her favorite shoes are.
Or her favorite shampoo.
Or her favorite movie.
Nor did I know her fears, and hopes - Other than attaining max level and scoring epic gear.
I thought it was real, my dear GAFfers.
Trust me. I know. I have been there more times that I'd like to count.
BUT once the smoke-and-mirrors of the online lust and infatuation fade, the two involved are usually left panicked, resentful, and more alone than they care to remember.
Yes, at one time (or a few) in my life, I was a virtual simp.

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