How long should you wait before meeting someone from here. I mean you have been talking via e-mail and maybe even by phone, but how long should you get to know this person before you actually make that step to meet in person

i think thats up to the couples...just be careful...and around people...be safe...if you like him meet then....

I talked to my sweetie online for three days before we met for the first time. Just when you feel comfortable enough.

wow that quick, everything work out ok?

.....yep...what he said...lol....short and sweet !

~wicked~

There is no time frame for these types of things. Each circumstance is unique. The only thing I can say is do not rush. Gain as much information as possible about the person.

The decision should be based on heart and HEAD. Information=knowledge. Knowledge gives you the power to make better decisions.

Yep, things are great. Been two months already.

It was quick because he doesn't live awfully far away.

Lots of variables there. You have to look at the level of communication, the distance, the comfort factor, red flags (if any)-- there are lots of things that could factor into it.

I have met 9 people from dating sites (no one from here). The shortest length of time between initial contact and in-person meeting was 2 weeks, and that was a huge mistake. But she lived nearby and was very adamant about meeting as soon as possible. I was new to dating sites, and too naive not to go along with her. And she turned out to be an arsonist.

The longest I waited between initial contact and in-person meeting was almost a year, and that one actually worked out very nicely for awhile. We're still close and she does a lot of work for me on my books and such.

Just as a ballpark figure, for me, I can't imagine myself meeting anyone from a dating site without at least 2-3 months of preliminary contact. And that would be only if there were no major bad indicators along the way.

As a practical matter, I no longer use dating sites as a way of meeting people, though.

Thats great, I'm happy for you. I hope everything continues the way it is going. Good Luck

...whenever you feel comfortable to do so!

that could be after one week or several months. personally i think the sooner the better. it is the only way to find out if there is any chemistry.

good luck to you!

I would wait at least 24 hours...just in case they had been drinking...give them time to sober up.

Good idea on that!!