*Take him to Iowa to meet them*

Thanks, Tom. I know if he does propose, I'm not even going to tell them until Christmas when I can take them to Iowa to meet them. I'm just glad that he's already told his family about us and they're really supportive and happy. I really can't wait to meet his sisters. One of them is my age and the other one is closer to my sisters age, so I find that kinda funny. My friend told me today that broken hearts heal and you only live once- so it's better to take the leap than to watch your chance go by and living your life in regret. It makes sense, though, because she's told me of a lot of chances she's missed out on out of fear and doubt and now she's finally pregnant for the first time at 40. She says she wishes she would have taken a chance like this when she was my age. That makes me feel hopeful.

Thank you, Carebear, but I came here for advice on what to say to my family- not criticism over my choice of the relationship itself.

What's weird is that when I went against my instincts before, I got badly hurt. My instincts told me to run then and I didn't. Now they're telling me just the opposite with this relationship. Of course, my head is telling me that we're going fast, but my instincts are telling me it's right. I listened to my head instead of my heart before, so now I don't know which to trust. It just feels right with him like everything fell into place at once. I can't really explain it. Just yesterday, I questioned his motives and made an ass out of myself. My friend and I felt like A-holes for interrogating him and then everything checked out clear in the end. It had to do with him having a phone number he called me on from Morocco on Saturday and then I realized that he needs a valid number he can use during trips to Europe without roaming. After my friend and I interrogated him about it, we felt like jerks and it made me trust my heart more than my head.

Also, the last time I had a relationship that went fast like this, I let the best person in my life slip away because I listened to my head instead of my heart. I'm not going to let that happen again. I told him I can't even get married until I'm out of school and situated in massage therapy and he's waiting for me on that. I appreciate your advice, Native, but I was engaged for a year and listened to my head instead of my heart. My heart told me he would never change and my head told me that I was too weak to make it on my own. Eventaully, listening to my head just about killed me. My heart got me out of a horrible relationship and I was weary about starting this one, but when you end up dreaming about someone and you see signs all around you that make you think of them, I wonder why I shouldn't be with him. It's one of those things where you just know. Isn't that what we're all looking for here- that connection?

So, I have a new boyfriend that I met on JSH who is absolutely amazing. We have a bond that neither one of us can describe. We talked on the phone for the first time this weekend and we're already saying "I love you." I've never felt like this before. He said that he would propose already, but he wants to do it personally instead of online. His family already knows about me and they can't wait to meet me. He lives in Seattle, but is here on his Visa. His parents moved here from Italy when he was little and he hasn't been able to get his actual citizenship yet, but that doesn't bother me. However, he's waiting for his Visa to renew and he's in Spain for a conference. The problem is that in order to come back to the U.S. from Spain, he needs to get his Visa renewed and it's taking a long time. He's working with his lawyer to get the issue resolved ASAP and then he's coming here to Chicago and he asked me for my ring size!

Now, I haven't told my family that he's about to propose, but I have told them that I'm dating someone online and they're all up in arms about it. Has anyone here ever had an issue with friends and family over a long-distance relationship? What should I tell my family? I love him so much and we both know that we're going to get married. My roomate/best friend has talked to him and she's excited beyond all reason. Every time I read his emails or text messages, my heart skips several beats. I already know that I'm moving to Seattle in a year or so even prior to us dating- that's how I found him. I wanted to get to know people in the area so I would have friends and then this happened. He even said when his Visa renews he would move here to the Chicago area just to be closer to me and go back to Seattle once a month for work until I'm done with school and my new apartment lease is up. That took me by surprise. So, what should I tell my parents?

Sorry I haven't had internet all weekend. At school we use Internet Explorer and I'm not sure what brand of Windows it is, but it might be XP. That was where I was having problems. I haven't tried again yet today, but thanks for everything, Mike!

I'm trying to upload a new picture to my profile from my computer and it starts off with the normal screen, but the box disappears and it just has the "upload photo" button. When I press that, it opens my file window and I click on the file, but I get an error message saying the file name is "undefined". What's going on?

LOL! That's awesome!

My uncle's name is Daryl!!!

Don't let it bother you too much. I went out on one date with a guy from this site and I thought things went well, but he never talked to me after that. I was about ready to give up JSH until I started posting here, too. But I've found someone who's absolutely wonderful and he wants to be with me and only me. I trust him and we've fallen hard for each other. There's still hope out there... don't give up!

I haven't had that great of luck on dating sites, either. My last relationship was with someone I met on mate1.com and it turned out we were going to the same school- just different campuses. I went out on a date with a guy from this site and we have too much in common, it seems. He never called me after that initial date. However, I plan on moving to Seattle in a couple years or so for work and decided to search for someone in that area. Well, now I met this guy out there and he and I are starting an online relationship. We're both looking for the same things in life and he's so sweet. Just stay persistant and lean on the people here. I felt like giving up until I my Seattle guy. Online dating can work!

Ha ha ha! That jerk deserves it! I love karma.

Well, I'm not sure yet. I'm starting a long-distance relationship with a guy on here in Seattle, but I'm just seeing how things play out. I would say taken just for the time being and if it doesn't work, I'll still be on the market again!

OMG!!!

OMG!!!!!

Cute!

OMG! I can't wait to see the movie! I cried so hard during the book, I tell ya! I know I'm going to cry during the movie.