I've got absolutely no experience in this area at all but am sort of curious. I've been "lurking" in the background here reading along with things for over 4 years (yeah, I know the joining date is only '04 but it took me a while to get up the guts) and have sort of seen some of the relationships form.

Was there any particular thing that made you decide to go ahead and meet? Was it one of those, "Okay, I'm just gonna do it. I can't stand the suspense anymore," kinds of things? I realize each situation is different but how did you go about getting over the anxiety of finally deciding to meet? I know that the relationships had a chance to develop a bit before ever meeting but wasn't it still like taking a big leap of faith?

Not even sure if what I'm asking makes any sense.

I feel really odd even asking given that I'm a nearly 39 year old man and it appears as if I'm asking, "Dad, how will I know when I find that right girl?"

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I have met friends from here in person but I would think it goes along the same principles. If you can make everything work out in your favor, work out the travel, then I think most people who have been honest usually will hook up face to face.

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