Just be careful. My uncle met his wife online (his first wife died about 10 or so ys ago), they have been married for several years now. She even jumped in and hleped raise his handicapped daughter till she died about 2 yrs ago.

So it is possible to meet someone special online.

Good luck

I second the be careful warning. I'd meet in a public place for the first few meetings. That being said, I met my husband online. He was looking for a church in the town we lived in. We exchanged a few VERY short emails and then a few chats online. He seemed down one night so we agreed to meet for dinner as I was planning on taking him to church with me that next Sunday anyway. We hugged goodbye that night and both went home and knew that was it and God was leading us together. We are now very happily married with 6 children (4 mine and 2 his) and more to come.

So it does happen. But there are many, many things that only an in-person relationship can bring to light. So realize if you all do transition into that that there will be accomodations that will have to be made. But as with any relationship, no matter how conventional or unconventional it begins, whether it is successful or not depends strictly on the commitment of the two people involved.

Best wishes!

I don't know if you have seen this guys picture or not, but If I were you, I'd be more than a little skeptical, I'd first demand a pic, of him holding that days newspaper.If you do meet him, I'd make sure it was in a public place with lots of people around.There are many who prey on trusting people, they know all the right words to say, they practice all the time.

I think more and more people are meeting online so I think it is possible to meet that special someone online. However, you do want to be careful. Just meet in a public place with a lot of people around like a park or a restaurant. A place where he wouldn't be able to kill you even if he was a serial killer lol. Anyways, best of luck!

i was watching a show tonight and this was a quote from it "its easy to meet people now with the help of the internet and social websites, but think about how much you truly know about those people you meet."

speaking from my own point of view as a guy ...i have social issues.i am just really awkward around new people,so i find it easier to meet people online first.if a conversation developes then it can go from there.the problem today with meeting weirdos on the internet is once again a simplicity ruined by a certain element.i'm not a bad person or a serial killer or a weirdo at all, but i do understand there are these types out there.still, it is possible to run across any of these type of people anytime meeting them in any fashion and not just online.i mean, ted bundy used to pretend to be handicapped and prey on those kind enough to offer to help him.if you have reservations about the meeting then absolutely take whatever precautions you see fit.if the guy is real and worth getting to know then he will understand this and respect your feelings.maybe a public and well lit place for the first meeting.maybe even bring a friend.although, once again from a guy point of view that might be a little intimidating.but, whatever makes you comfortable.i joked with one girl i met that if she felt comfortable bringing a ball bat she was welcomed to do so.but, most important ....whatever makes you feel comfortable about this....because yes, absolutely he could be someone special.if he is then he will understand any precautions or skeptical feelings you have and it will not phase him and if this is something special the connection will work itself into play.good luck to you both.