But whether or not Teos story is credible, people do fall in love with people theyve only ever met online, and the feelings are very real, according to experts who study online communication.

Do social media relationships work?

Excessive social media use is linked to couples fighting more. A 2013 study found that, among couples who had been together for less than three years, spending more time on Facebook was linked with more Facebook-related conflict and more negative relationship outcomes.

What does catfishing a girl mean?

Its a term for a person who pretends to be someone else online. A catfish uses fake photos, and sometimes a false persona, to find friends or romantic partners on the internet.