I think there is a spark betweem moi and a beautiful woman who happens to live in France. I have been online with her for nearly 4 freakin hours!!!!! She knows some english...but thats a generous "some". I know zero french--but do understand some of the words since there is a spanish-french similarity. I took spanish in college. I used english-french website to translate. And it worked really well. But my heart is pounding like crazy. I'm not sure how to handle this. One side of me is pulling saying go for it. The other is saying something different. I am willing to take the time to show I am a real person who cares. But the language barrier scares me. I am willing to move to France if it comes to that. But in the meantime, I need to know how to deal with situation. She also has a 6 Y.O son (where is Richard Dawson when you need him--"survey says"!!!.....)

What does the jury say to this delima?

Slow down Glad you're having a good conversation with her - enjoy it - don't worry about moving to France just yet. As long at it continues online you should be able to keep up with the translator but if it progresses you might want to learn the language. In real life you won't have a translator and communication, to me, is crucial in a relationship.

Best wishes

Parle vous in espanol??

Wow, you talked to her for 4 hours... and you are already thinking about possibly moving to France?? Ha ha she put a spell on you!
Well, I would just continue talking to her, and if you feel like this in a few days, maybe enroll in a French Class at your local community college. Its kinda odd tho, that your french online friend cannot speak fluently, or at least close to fluent english. Learning english is mandatory in all public schools in Europe. I know in France and Germany for sure. Its equally important as math or reading and writing... (I know cuz I went to a public european school in germany) Her english should hold you two over for a while..if not there is always google translator...ha ha

Good Luck!

I just saw the commercial for "Rosetta Stone" on TV. You can learn to speak French in about a week!!

It's the same program used by the CIA.

Well I posted another reply and it timed out or something. I'll just say that I do plan on taking it slow. I am going to another website so I can translate poems from English to French. Are poems a good idea? Well, I'll be asking other things too. I'll bring other questions as they arise.

have patience and maybe you both could learn a new language

No, since poems tend to get lost in translation.

agreed....word for word (or phrases for that matter)translation does not translate meaning or intent and the rhythm and/or flow will not be the same either. it takes a lot of work to properly translate poetry and since you do not know the language you will have no idea what the hell you are actually sending.

I found out the hard way that the word "cute" can be misunderstood. She did not think she was cute. I had to find word appolize in french before things settled. But line of communication is still in operation...as conversation just ended before writing this. I get scared every time I hit enter. I go into sweats and hope I'm not saying wrong thing.

I've also done occasional chat with some girl who is in Cote D'Ivoire....but I have reservations about persuing that to any degree. Researched country some on wiki. Don't know if anyone knows anything else about that country.

When she asks for money to help with a dying relatives operation, don't send it.

When she asks for money because her bills are behind and if she doesn't pay soon she will loose her internet, don't send it.

Sorry to be the pessimist but I would be cautious.


On the kinder side,

Don't be that nervous when you send a message either, try to translate what you are saying as best you can but she should understand if something sounds weird. After all, you are trying.

good luck .. I hope its not a Bot!

The internet is Disneyland.....It's not real....Your staring at a screen with hope and lust for the words that you read to be a real live special person that will be the perfect solution to lonelyness and love.....

Disneyland is only real when you get on the rides......

I do like you! that is so true!

And Buttons, I like you too Wanna go for a ride???

Ummm, call me puzzled, but idn't that a BIT on the 'extreme' side ... ? What ever happened to just DATING ... ? Oh. Right. She lives in France. Kinda kills that whole 'spontaneity' thing, huh ... ? Consider - sometimes distance is your friend ...

sure would with an intelligent man as yourself!

Said in my best Forest Gump voice......I'm not a smart man, but I know what love is.......

i have no mail.. i see u sent something.. but it is not there just to let u know...

Haahaahaa, I just tried again....It's the way things go in the internet world.

It says both were sent, but the first was not read.....The cyber gawds are laughing