Have you ever met someone online? How did it turn out?

Question

Im afraid that all people I don't know are online preatodors how do I know how that person will be nice. How do I know if he will be nice. How will I know how to say Do you want to meet somewhere? with out them thinking im an online preatodor. I don't want to scare them away if I feel a connection?!

Answer 1

I've met plenty of people from online. Not everyone online is a predator, there are plenty of "regular" people all over the internet/online communities.
You have to trust your instincts - if it doesn't feel right to you then DON'T do it. You'll have plenty to say if and when you decide to meet. While on the subject of meeting, that area is up to you too and goes back to what I said about going with your instincts. If it's meant to happen it will. The most important thing is NOT to rush or really push for things to happen. Doing so could produce unexpected results or consequences.

You'll feel and experience plenty of "connections" when meeting and chatting with people online. Thats because for the most part meeting and chatting with people online is almost 100% mental. You'll get some pics, maybe some voice chat and what not. That helps you initially but most of the time you'll be TYPING. Without the actual physical contact you'll naturally want to read every email, save every chat, print out all pictures [the clean ones atleast], possibly exchange phone numbers and what not. Once that mental connection is made, the heart usually follows. This is where people get caught up when emotions and feelings are running wild. This is the point when you need to take a step back and decide how far you want to go. Long distance relationships are the hardest to maintain.

90% of my experiences in meeting people from online have been positive. The other 10% were either weird or fairly untruthful when it came to their appearances.

Good Luck

Answer 2

I've met some pretty cool guys online...totally normal, very funny, but just found that there really wasn't any "spark" or "chemistry". Just be careful, trust your instincts- if your gut is telling you that a guy might not be what he says he is, you're probably right. Don't give out your home address or home phone #; if you decide to meet up, meet at a public place with a lot of people, preferably during the day- meet for lunch/coffee/happy hour (but don't get drunk). Good luck and have fun!

Answer 3

I've met MANY (over 200) people online. Some have been *******, some were weird, some have become GOOD friends, and one became my lovely wife!

There are so many differnet people online. just make sure that if you are meeting someone that it is in a public place (say, a coffee shop) and at least 2 or 3 of your friends are IN the same place. hell, when I met my wife it was at a coffee shp that a friend of mine worked at and 7 of my friends were there (5 of whom I had met previously online)

So just use some common sense, I often tell my wife that I was afraid that she might be an A$$ rapist and thats why so many friends just "happened" to "be" there and "stop" by. lol.

Good luck! some cool people, both friend wise and maybe more await you!

Answer 4

I met someone online and had the same reservations that you did. When he asked me what I looked like I gave him the discription of someone totally different. I gave him the wrong hair color and everything. That gave me the room to leave if I felt he wasn't who he said he was. Well needless to say he was a good looking guy and we hit it off. He laughed about the way I made myself sound but understood why. We've been friends for over 6 years now. If you do decided to meet someone online make sure its in a public place. Also make sure you have a friend or two with you. And let someone know where your going.

Answer 5

Well Yes I did meet someone online and he's standing right behind me. Things did work out good. BUT I want you to be perfectly clear that all the whistles you are feeling is a good thing. Be leary of all, and don't fall for the best chatter. And don't rush it. How do you know.....you don't. Its all in the way the person handles himself. And all people are out for something. First time meeting someone....DO IT IN PUBLIC....and never ALONE. Once meeting this person you get a better feeling for who they are. Then meet them again, and again. If you think your scareing them away...then they need to be. Anyone that has GOOD intentions will understand and be patient. Desparate people do Desparate things. Don't fall for someone's desparation, or find out your desparation got you in trouble. Life is in such a hurry to begin with. Don't rush things.

Answer 6

well u should never let your guard done first of all. First get there number talk on the phone (block your #) IF you still like them talk to them for a month at least... then offer to meet them in a public place.. Let people know your meeting them... if you still like them keep meeting them at a public spot... u can take it from there.

remember if you ever feel uncomfortable then cut them off. That's why it's good not to tell them your phone # or address and meet in a public spot.

Oh yeah it's always good to meet there family and friends...

Yes i have met someone online. It turned out good but i took my time to know him in and out first gave him scenarios too.

Answer 7

I have met 4 girls from Myspace, the first three turned out to be a disaster but the last girl is awesome. We are still dating. If you are meeting someone for the first time I would suggest going out on a group date. It will ease the tention for the date plus it will be ALOT safer. Like you said, you never know who is on the other computer. Have fun and be safe!

Answer 8

I met 8 ladies, all my age, over 50.

We are very happy, supportive and helpful towards each other. Oh! I do want to mention that each was at a single time, and that is consecutive over 5 years.

Being that one moved to be with her children, one left for a REALLY HIGH paying job, one passed onto the other side, to wait for us there.

Another got married to a really young man, She is 51, he is 31. Yes, actually, her grown daughter is older than her husband!

Times change, situations evolve.

We loved each other with all our hearts.

I never met a mean woman on the internet. I have only met absolute angels!

I hope that you meet only gentlemen who are really wonderful!

Still with #8, for the past 6 years!

Answer 9

Depends on how long you have talked to them and have you actually talked to them off the pc? I flew out to Colorado from Pennsylvania once to meet someone...it was wonderful! I have also met lots of locals...meet them in a public place...take your cell phone and have a friend or family member call you..it provides safety and an out if you are not comfortable. I guess I also should have asked how old you are....

Answer 10

I've met several girls online. One of the girl has become my friend since. For others, we hang out a few times and I never see them again.

There are many online predators out there, but there are many people who are just bored. Just make sure that you met him/her in a public place during daytime, and never give out any personal information until you know him/her well.