Online interpersonal relationships are on the increase. The number of Internet users is rapidly increasing, and commercial Web sites devoted to meeting other people are proliferating.

[Situation] Sarah has decided to try to meet a prospective romantic partner in “Lovers R Us,” an Internet chat room. What problems could Sarah encounter on the Internet?

1. She won’t find anyone that she likes. (response)
   
   
2. A potential partner presenting a false self. (response)

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