Whether this is a valid way to meet a future partner is debatable. Chat rooms are full of people wanting to meet new people and find someone to share their lives with. Chat rooms contain several identities hidden by screen names. The people who log into the chat rooms often choose a name for themselves that describes a characteristic about them. When looking to talk with someone, people search for a screen name compatible with the type of person they wish to chat with.
Screen names play an important role when looking for an adequate chat partner.
They fell in love through their discussions on the net and phone conversations. They met in April 1997 and became engaged. They both believe it was love at first sight. He decided to download one of the chat programs he'd been hearing so much about. He recalls meeting a girl in a chat room, falling in love with her, thinking of nothing but her, counting the days until they could finally meet.