My ex flew to see his online girlfriend when he was 15 and he didn't have any horror stories about it, have you ever had a bad experience meeting someone that way? Or was he the only one brave/stupid enough to do it?
2006-12-21 02:46:54 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
I did a few years back. To Canada, in fact. It was a pretty lukewarm affair as far as they go (not horrible, not great). I wouldn't recommend it. Look for people who are closer. It's a lot less of a hassle.
2006-12-21 02:48:21 · answer #1 · answered by Steve 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well there is a difference in boy flying to meet girl then girl flying to meet boy. Like did the parents know, have you seen the other person on cam, since you may be meeting a predator or a big fat ugly guy. Not worth it to fly to meet someone you have met on line unless you have the money, age, and you do not have nothing better else to do. The 15 was stupid. Could have been a pedophile picking him up at the airport.
2006-12-21 02:51:04 · answer #2 · answered by Big C 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually, this happenned to me, and it was amazing. I met this guy on craiglist personals, and after talking non-stop for a week (yes, a week!), we decided to have him fly up to New York where I was living because a) he wanted to meet me and b) he had never been to NY, and I could be his tour guide. Well, he came up, and (no sex involved, believe it or not) we had the most amazing time. I think if you are safe about it, take the necessary precautions (perhaps dont stay with him/her if you are flying, and let people know what you are doing, perhaps bring a friend with you, stay in a hotel, get to know the person) it can really be amazing. My motto is, how in the world can we expect to meet "the one" when we confine ourselves to dating people only in the city we live in? I say do it...but be careful to an extent. But live a little, as well! You'll regret it if you dont :)
2006-12-21 02:55:05 · answer #3 · answered by eands10 2 · 6⤊ 0⤋
I've met a lot of people who I've befriended online, but being a woman, the majority of them have come to see me. (It's a rule I have). I did go to meet two people where they lived. All but one meeting were excellent and great experiences, with the one not being because he wasn't honest with me about himself to begin with. Sometimes things weren't as I expected but none let me down and I would do them all again! You just need to be careful and set up 'rules' for yourself so you don't rush into it. Only knowing someone for 3 months is not enough time at all to go meet them!
ps. My husband and I met online from different states and have been happily married now for five years
2006-12-21 02:52:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends. Depends on how long I had been talking to him online and on the phone. Depends on what would be expected of me if I flew to see the guy. Most of all it depends on how long I had known him first because it is dangerous for women to just fly to meet a stranger. On the internet people often pretend to be someone they aren't so would I be meeting the real person or just a little man pretending to be someone he isn't.
2006-12-21 02:50:55 · answer #5 · answered by Serinity4u2find 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Luckily for him he's still around, you'd be surprised what happens to young teenage boys (think Congressman Foley) when they go off on their own. It's a really risky thing to do, the world is pretty dangerous and before taking that kind of risk one should keep in mind that they may end up in someone's secret underground room in a well for the rest of their short lives, having to rub the lotion on the skin.
2006-12-21 02:51:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I would only do this if I had know the person an ectreamly long time, talked in other ways like on the phone many times, and I would never go alone. Meet in public...just common sense stuff.
Both parties should be ADULT 18 +
2006-12-21 02:49:57 · answer #7 · answered by Amanda C 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would not do it because you are taking a big chance at risking your life....most people don't look at it as being that serious but you don't know this person really and anything can happen or you might get there and he is not the person he seemed to be...
2006-12-21 02:50:10 · answer #8 · answered by lovher 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, I would NOT even think about doing that. I know too many horror stories and marriages that fell apart because of this. Look closer to home and MAKE SURE YOU HAVE LOTS OF INFO ON THE PERSON! You NEVER know what the person is like or capable of.
2006-12-21 02:50:41 · answer #9 · answered by Lori 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
its the chance you take...you can get kidnapped walking down your own road..some people find love and some don't...if i was single and had met someone online, i wouldn't go and meet them right away, you've got feel a person out ya know...bit i might consider it.
2006-12-21 02:50:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋