Online And Personal: The Reality Of Internet Relationships

'Online And Personal' examines how the Internet is affecting our lives in general and our relationships in particular. This includes singles who want to meet people; people in committed relationships who have online affairs; children and teenagers whose online behaviour is inappropriate; anyone whose use of the Internet is detrimental to themselves and those around them.

The book offers suggestions for protecting yourself, your relationships and your children from the dangers of the Internet; and outlines a step-by-step program to help deal with problems of Internet misuse. The Net is a relatively new phenomenon in the average family home, and its full impact on our lives is not yet fully understood. This book shows you how to stay in control.

'Online And Personal' also deals with the dangers faced by people who develop Internet relationships without personal contact. The authors describe how this can damage existing (committed) relationships and create unreal expectations. Specific sections of the book compare conventional relationships and Internet relationships, offer advice for parents of teenagers, and suggest what action to take if your relationship is being affected by the Internet.