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Why do people say it's wrong to date someone online?

I talked to a guy in a chat room about a month ago, he lives in LA, but I really like him. He is 21, and he says that he would really like to meet me. I want to meet him too, but I’m scared. We have been talking and he did ask me to be his girlfriend about 2 weeks ago, and I said yes, but now that’s its time to meet face to face, I’m not so sure. What should I do?PLEASE HELP!!!

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Answer #1

If you meet him, meet him in a public place. Bring a friend along just to make sure you are fine initally or at least have someone know where you are going and have them call to check up on you. If you are feeling aprehensive about it, don’t force yourself to do anything you don’t feel comfortable with. You don’t have to meet him if you don’t want, but then it will always remain an online relationship.

Answer #2

I agree with forever29 be safe about it if you decide to meet

Answer #3

I’d be a bit concerned about a guy who spends his time in a chat room at the age of 21… he has nothing better to do? Sounds a bit odd to me. I mean I’m not against the online thing, I think sometimes relationships can spring up unintentionally, perhaps on sites like these that at least have some purpose.

There’s no right or wrong answer, guys on the net aren’t necessarily all monsters. You should know if there’s something a bit odd about him. Have you spoken to him on the webcam? It’s up to you if you want to be, don’t be pressurised. If you decide to meet just do the safety stuff, ie meet with friends, meet in a public area, tell someone else your plans etc

Answer #4

I don’t usually date someone long distance via dating sites. I like to go from finding a date online (http://funadvice.com/r/15k1roih6b6, http://funadvice.com/r/15k1roih8t2) to meet them in persona ASAP. Otherwise it’s just very time consuming activity with a little prospect of evolving to something like a serious relationship. But to each his own.

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