Be kind to yourself because we as humans want to be trusting I think. But for some reason-maybe because of their ignorance- some people make hurtful lies. I agree that the internet is mm not always the best place for getting to know someone. But it can be a good start I think. I do think that it's better to meet someone and know them for many years actually. I have some friends on here that I have known for some years and one of them I realized lied-she was not trustworthy but I still talk to her sometimes-but I don't trust her and I told her that since she lied many times how can I trust her? haha I would not date her! haha