Marriage Partner Hookup Megathread!

[EmoPanther]

Relationships have happened from meeting online before so it's definitely possible. I just saw a pair in a facebook gourp that met on FFXIV and eventually met in person and now are currently dating. This can mean they are looking for 1 of 2 things. Either an IC relationship for their character for RP purposes, or eyeing something irl(maybe). There is potential everywhere, even on the internet.

Ah, that sounds.. Mm.. Strange and Tedious.

People have been forming relatonships and becoming couples over the internet long before this game (as well as dating sites) existed. Square has only stimulated this further with the Ceremony of Eternal Bonding feature. My co-worker met his now-fiancée in the official forums for FFIX, and they were originally from different states. As the saying goes: "anything is possible, as long as your mind is open to it".

See, I don't get stuff like that. But then again, I don't get relationships either, so that might be why.

[Dreamsoap]

Ah, that sounds.. Mm.. Strange and Tedious.



See, I don't get stuff like that. But then again, I don't get relationships either, so that might be why.

I don't blame you for it honestly. Though there's a counterpoint: Couples have met pre-internet era through being pen pals. Where people fail, I think, is trying to actively look for it.

Let's say 1/4 of everyone here looking for an EB partner is an irl girl (given we know dudes make up a large majority.) Cut that population in half again, to find the group that is a girl IRL and not already married/ in a committed relationship. Now cut it in half again to find the population of players that are; female, not in a committed relationship and actually open to the idea of a long distance relationship. The cards are stacked against the "looking for something more" group. Yes, it's going to happen for some statistically, but it's not going to be the reality for most. Adding to that, as a girl who found an LD relationship here, I never responded to posts that said they were "looking for more". That's an immediate red flag. I can't count the amount of "You're the prettiest character I've ever seen" bs messages I got when I was legitimately just trying to find a chill friend to hang with. I had to be convinced by meeting someone who was actually worth it, because I definitely wasn't interested. And frankly, no sane person should be. If it happens, great. If it doesn't, that's ok. Because like a normal person, you go outside.

[LeonDalmasca]

I don't blame you for it honestly. Though there's a counterpoint: Couples have met pre-internet era through being pen pals. Where people fail, I think, is trying to actively look for it.

Let's say 1/4 of everyone here looking for an EB partner is an irl girl (given we know dudes make up a large majority.) Cut that population in half again, to find the group that is a girl IRL and not already married/ in a committed relationship. Now cut it in half again to find the population of players that are; female, not in a committed relationship and actually open to the idea of a long distance relationship. The cards are stacked against the "looking for something more" group. Yes, it's going to happen for some statistically, but it's not going to be the reality for most. Adding to that, as a girl who found an LD relationship here, I never responded to posts that said they were "looking for more". That's an immediate red flag. I can't count the amount of "You're the prettiest character I've ever seen" bs messages I got when I was legitimately just trying to find a chill friend to hang with. I had to be convinced by meeting someone who was actually worth it, because I definitely wasn't interested. And frankly, no sane person should be. If it happens, great. If it doesn't, that's ok. Because like a normal person, you go outside.

Realistically speaking, as a guy. I hate the "Looking for more" too. It's like if people are just looking for "that" so stressed about it that they can't make a friend out of a videogame. We are all here sharing at least one thing we like FFXIV.
I'm not close minded, if it happens great. But I'd rather find friends. But can agree with you that's a major part of the time is the guy who's a creep rather than the girl.

[Miracle_Diva]

Server: Cerberus [Chaos]
Willing to transfer? Nope.
Personal Interests: music, gaming and every other different stuff.
Play schedule: Currently almost every day.
What kind of gamer are you: Depends on my mood. Also, I like doing maps.
Character Gender: Female both in game and irl.
Do you care if the player in real life is not the same gender as their character? Don't care.
Character Race: Miqo'te, going to switch in upcoming expanstion.
Preferred Race: Whatever.
Main class?: BLM\WHM. Will play a lot of DNC later.
Dislike: Drama, gold sellers.
Goals for the game: To have fun.
Goals for the marriage union: Not looking for a marriage or relationship, just for more interesting and good people to play with.
Etc: Very straightforward. Feel free to message me in game if you want just to chat.
Discord - Luanari#5665

[Mistyregions]

I don't blame you for it honestly. Though there's a counterpoint: Couples have met pre-internet era through being pen pals. Where people fail, I think, is trying to actively look for it.

Let's say 1/4 of everyone here looking for an EB partner is an irl girl (given we know dudes make up a large majority.) Cut that population in half again, to find the group that is a girl IRL and not already married/ in a committed relationship. Now cut it in half again to find the population of players that are; female, not in a committed relationship and actually open to the idea of a long distance relationship. The cards are stacked against the "looking for something more" group. Yes, it's going to happen for some statistically, but it's not going to be the reality for most. Adding to that, as a girl who found an LD relationship here, I never responded to posts that said they were "looking for more". That's an immediate red flag. I can't count the amount of "You're the prettiest character I've ever seen" bs messages I got when I was legitimately just trying to find a chill friend to hang with. I had to be convinced by meeting someone who was actually worth it, because I definitely wasn't interested. And frankly, no sane person should be. If it happens, great. If it doesn't, that's ok. Because like a normal person, you go outside.

You are the pretti.....

Jk

You are right. That's why post it humorous, dudes or females. I'm just looking to aggressively poke aggressive monsters with sharp teeth.

[IkaraGreydancer]

I don't blame you for it honestly. Though there's a counterpoint: Couples have met pre-internet era through being pen pals. Where people fail, I think, is trying to actively look for it.

Let's say 1/4 of everyone here looking for an EB partner is an irl girl (given we know dudes make up a large majority.) Cut that population in half again, to find the group that is a girl IRL and not already married/ in a committed relationship. Now cut it in half again to find the population of players that are; female, not in a committed relationship and actually open to the idea of a long distance relationship. The cards are stacked against the "looking for something more" group. Yes, it's going to happen for some statistically, but it's not going to be the reality for most. Adding to that, as a girl who found an LD relationship here, I never responded to posts that said they were "looking for more". That's an immediate red flag. I can't count the amount of "You're the prettiest character I've ever seen" bs messages I got when I was legitimately just trying to find a chill friend to hang with. I had to be convinced by meeting someone who was actually worth it, because I definitely wasn't interested. And frankly, no sane person should be. If it happens, great. If it doesn't, that's ok. Because like a normal person, you go outside.

My only issue for that is...well people are on a marriage hook up thread looking for friends. Thats kinda backwards tbh in the context of the thread. (I personally dont mind it though it is odd) I do wonder why looking for more is a red flag for you though. Just curious is all

[MariaArvana]

My only issue for that is...well people are on a marriage hook up thread looking for friends. Thats kinda backwards tbh in the context of the thread. (I personally dont mind it though it is odd) I do wonder why looking for more is a red flag for you though. Just curious is all

While my relationship didn't start in-game of FF14/off a thread, I have had experience with these types of things in the past with other MMOs.

As far as being in this thread and looking for friends, there are plenty of people who see the ceremony of eternal bonding as just a fun in-game activity to undertake with another person to get some items out from it. They don't really care/see any romantic connotations behind it. Half of the eternal couple pairs in my group of friends did it for items, at least another good third of them did it just for having a whacky fun time, and maybe like, 1-2 couples are there due to having actual romantic bonds to their partner.

Some people might just also recognize that relationships tend to work best when they grow organically rather than being forced, so they aim to make friends first and foremost to maximize their enjoyment, and if something grows organically from one of the friends they've made, then that's that.

Also my 2cents; I wouldn't want to eternal bond anyone who explicitly says they're after more either. From my own personal experience from way back in other MMOs, people who are looking for more tend to try and force a Square peg through a round hole even if its not working, so to speak, or they've tried to rush the relationship/not let it grow organically. But again, that's my own experience; my bf & I met over LittleBigPlanet of all things and we were PSN friends for 3 years before things started to develop between us.

[Yllania]

My only issue for that is...well people are on a marriage hook up thread looking for friends. Thats kinda backwards tbh in the context of the thread. (I personally dont mind it though it is odd) I do wonder why looking for more is a red flag for you though. Just curious is all

Even if you don't want to mix your real life in with the online marriage, at least make sure you can get along with the person before going through with any marriage as you will likely be spending a lot of time together in game after this (I hope >_>)

Like Im just in here looking for someone to marry so I can get the mount and stuff. ill pay my half you pay your half we both get stuff type of thing. Dont want to hate the person,so id rather pick someone I can be friends with, but I dont want anything more and would break it off with someone trying to push that. I don't mind people looking for romance partners but this thread isnt exclusively for that, looking for something platonic isnt so weird.

[ColeTepesh]

Partner in crime??!?

Name: Morrigan Tepesh
Server: Famfrit (Primal)
Willing to transfer? No
Personal Interests: music, dance, being with my dogs
Play schedule: weekdays morning/ late afternoon-evening weekends depends sometimes all weekend sometimes interments
What kind of gamer are you: casual attitude but love to do extremes and raids. Like to push myself and my ability
Character Gender:Male/ Male Hyur almost always, sometimes female au ra (when I need a change) and possibly Viera......undecided...
Do you care if the player in real life is not the same gender as their character? i like guys sooo...
Preferred Race:
Main class?: MCH/BLM/WHM might change to dancer in expansion
Dislikes: salty peeps/ I’m not down with dragging ppl, calling them out to make them look/feel bad. We all had to learn at some point and some ppl don’t have show them the ropes.
Goals for the game: help where I can, try to beat my best and then beat that
Etc: discord: morrigan cole tepesh#8859

[IkaraGreydancer]

Appreciate the answers folks. I see where yall are coming from