Well so here's what I did, I thought I was crazy for this person. We emailed, phoned, even video conferenced on Yahoo. So I flew her to Tx from CA and knew when I saw her at the airport and was in the car with her that this wasn't going to work, no chemistry. I was totally nice and partied her out for a whole week (mistake number 2, should've been a couple of nights ie. a weekend, not a week). At the end I was so glad it was over. I was never rude and stated when I took her to the airport, that I had fun and was sorry that here was no physical chemistry. OUCH At least I was diplomatic and gentlemanly as she was away from home and totally in my hands. Whew, glad that was over.

In retrospect, I have dated several women (some for many months) that I met online so I believe it's just another medium to meet people and it can be successful.

Sorry to hear about that backdock,
May I ask?...do you think you built your expectations too high for the lady? Did you discover things that she kept from you?
I am just curious as I have never met someone I have spoken with online....guess the idea of it all is a bit scary and would like to hear some testimony.
Thanks in advance.

this is my first time for on line stuff so a bit cautious with exposing my emotions, but it seems so easy with her.

i love you sexy

I have met many many people over the past 10 years from online. Each time it has been different. Several were just friends and that all turned out wonderful! I have had several relationships as well and I have flown all over to meet them. I even moved across country for one. Anyways, my advice would be to just take it slow. Yes feelings can develop by talking to someone on the phone and the internet. Very strong feelings. However when you meet in person trust me you will know from that very moment if its right or not. Out of the relationships I have had there was one that I fell deeply in love with and that love was definately there in person as well. Circumstances at that time would not allow us to be together. I say have fun! Enjoy and meet her in person soon! Let us know how it goes!

Life is too short to not have fun. Test the waters and see what happens!

I totally built my expectations too high. My Bad! She probably didn't keep things from me. I wouldn't call her a liar. I basically became smitten for unknown reasons and flew her here and rolled the dice. No she's not bad or evil. It was me as I wanted to see a certain person that she wasn't. I made a mistake. I should've got to know her better. Live and learn. I still believe the internet is great to meet people, beats getting loaded at a bar trying to meet people. I do like JSH. The more one participates, the more they learn about others and if you get a date, great, if not, well hopefully one has made new friends.

i got to know someone on here, we chatted for 6 to 8 weeks, got to know each other well, then he cane to visit me, we have now been dating for nearly four months and its going well, still finding out about each other...i think it can help chatting online first but it does depend if your been honest about who you are and also if you keep calm and dont build it up beyond what it is till you meet that person

Emotions can run wild in emails and chat...but, things could change when you meet in person...so, just stay grounded until you actually meet in person.

I'd say you're in love with the idea and the perception you have of that person. But actual love - regretfully I'd say NO.

ahhh, I think its romantic. You've done evrything right so far. You e-mailed, you've phoned, you've IM. Congrats on taking the next step to love. I hope everything works out, throw caution to the wind and enjoy.

I am going through the same thing and it can be scarry but just be careful and definately meet up. We will be meeting up soon!!!!

I hope all goes well for you on you meeting!