There are different approaches that can help reduce the possibility of a negative reaction. Personally I think it’s best to just “rip the band-aid off”, so to speak. Just be upfront about it, but make it clear in any way you can that you do really know this person. From what I have seen, most people react negatively to LDR/online relationships for 2 reasons - either they think some online predator is out to get you, or they think that you can’t really know someone that you haven’t met in person (or don’t see often).
To help prevent them from thinking either of those things, tell them about details of your relationship that make that basically impossible. Tell them about phone conversations, video chats, skype dates, etc. Show them pictures of your significant other, if you have them (and I certainly hope you do). Tell them about the things you enjoy doing together - watching movies, playing online games, whatever you do to feel like a couple.
In my experience, people have a hard time dismissing the relationship once they realize it’s more than just talking to some faceless stranger over the internet. Also even if they are resistant at first, chances are they will get more comfortable with the idea as time goes on.
Good luck!
- Erika
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