How long should you know someone before you no longer consider them a stranger?

[Anonymous]

You don't gotta read all this if you don't want too, I just want an answer to the question.

It's a long story so I'll shorten it, some chick I met online wanted to meet, I have psychological issues when it comes to a few things and meeting strangers from online is one of them, doesn't mean i can't do it cause i even told her its too soon that i wanna get to know her first but I prefer meeting people I've met in person, she said I was trippin and putting excuses, which is valid cause after explaining to her my issue on why I didn't want too she didn't leave me alone so I admit I started throwing excuses lol

her persistence was also very suspicious, you'd expect that after someone rejects the invitation politely y'all part ways but thinking of this situation made me wonder how long do you have to know someone before no longer considering them a stranger, I've known her for like a few hours, no longer than a full day and i called her a stranger but she said we weren't, I don't consider knowing her education and name as "no longer strangers", am I wrong here?

[IslaTheWitch]

I think it's an individual thing :) And also depends on that other person.

With some people, I will never feel comfortable enough to meet them IRL. With some, I will feel comfortable after a few weeks of conversations. I definitely need much longer time than just a few hours.

In situations when I say, "I'm not ready. We are strangers." and the other person replies, "We are not strangers. We talk here so long already." I always say that I understand they have different opinions, but to meet them, I must feel good about it.

For 99.99%, it doesn't work, and they slam the virtual door angrily. But I don't care :D

[Asker]

Lol fair enough 😂

[petitedollbabee]

I stop considering someone a stranger after a few months if it’s online. Otherwise in person, I’d stop thinking of them as a stranger after spending time with them one on one a few times.

[Asker]

That's a legit sounding response, thanks 💯

[Anonymous]

Online I think you're pretty close to being strangers until you meet in person. I have a few internet friends who I enjoy talking with (breaks up boring parts of the day) and hope all is well in their personal lives, but I still consider them strangers.

IRL, I would say you stop being strangers after you meet them.

[Asker]

That's some clean advice right there bro, thanks 💯

[Opinion Owner]

I'll be waiting for my mho 😎 Haha jk bro, I'm glad I could help

[Asker]

If I don't forget I gotchu bro, if someone doesn't take it from you lol

[Opinion Owner]

All good man lol
I asked a question the other day and the site selected the mhos for me after only a day. They didn't give me any time lol Gag does what it wants

[Asker]

Yep the bot does it, hopefully the bot read this lol

[Opinion Owner]

I used to get 3 days, though. Plus notifications reminding me to select mhos. The bot said "nah, fuck the rules" this time lol

And by the way I don't think it's weird that you wouldn't want to meet someone after only knowing them for a day. I'm way to socially awkward for that (especially if it was a girl) I don't even like talking on the phone lol

Anyways, have a good night man

[Asker]

Lmao thanks bro you too

[slatyb]

There is a spectrum starting with barely acquainted to trusted friend.

[Asker]

Is there really or you are just guessing lol

[slatyb]

No, there really is. As at come to know people we learn how trustworthy they are. A lot of being a stranger means that you don't trust them with things of importance.

[Asker]

I guess in a way there is

[John_Cobretti]

5 mins of talk

[Asker]

That sounds so shady lol