Okay, so I have met a guy on another site. He seems awesome, sweet, attentive. However, he is a bit younger (3 years) and it a few hours away by car.

Those of you that know me, know I have my son most of the time so my free time is limited and I DO NOT bring people around my boy until I know they will be around for a long time (as friends or otherwise).

I think it is time to step out of the box. I might be free next weekend. I may go there or he may come here. My gut is telling me to go for it. If I go there, I have a place to stay nearby.

Thoughts, ideas, nudges in any direction?

I just needed to babble. Hugs to those that care enough to read, M

GO WITH YOUR GUT FEELING OR WONDER WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN FOREVER

Age is just a number, my ex husband was 7 years younger than me. If you feel comfortable enough to go and have the time available, check it out. You will never know for sure unless you give it a shot.
Good luck!

Whatever you decide to do, do it from your gut and your heart. If you want to take a chance, go for it. No one got anywhere without stepping out of their comfort zone!

Good luck to ya!

You should go, but be sure to protect yourself until you know it is a safe environment. That said, I'm all for taking a chance and would encourage you to do the same.

I love that my JSH family points me in the direction I am going. Thanks for the nudge, Now, Silk and Bay.

BTW-BayAreaGal, I love your area. Want to go back there!

Now for fun things to do while there...he lives right near Carolina (UNC-Chapel Hill for those who do not bleed blue), so Franklin Street and campus walks are in order. Do I cook for him? Yes, I am a constant planner. Can't do anything without a plan even it the plans get changed.

Okay, I really should sign on to work now or find chocolate.

Thanks, Keepingthefaith. I'm a safety girl, first and foremost. Remember, I am a paid, professional stalker. I know what and where I am getting into at all times! GRIN!

Age no problem just have a backup plan just in case.I have met with women from differant sites but the first time was some place netural.

That is really good advice, meet some place where you will feel safe. That way, if you are uncomfortable, he doesn't know where you are staying. Be careful whatever you do and have fun.

Go and have fun.. I'll pray for ya'lls safety.. just to be sure...

Don't forget, the coffee shop is a great place to meet
Good luck.

How do you become a professional stalker? I want to too!!! LOL

I agree, go. You don't want to have any "what if's". If it helps calm your nerves...background check.
Meet up for lunch, keeps it light that way. If things go great then you will have the rest of the day to spend together. If it goes bad then it is much easier to say bye after lunch then diner.

I agree with several posts above. You should take a chance, but be extremely careful. A lot of people mis-represent themselves on-line. I took a chance recently and met a girl in Indiana. She is one of the best things that has happened in my life in a long time. Make sure that if you do decide to meet him, it is in a public place and you have your own transportation. That way you can bail on him if you need to. Hopefully everything will work out fine and you will be underway on a new and wonderful relationship.

P.S. I am originally from Vance County in N.C., It is nice to see someone else from N.C. Good Luck Home Gurl!

sO YOUR comfort zone is not jiving with the age difference???? I think all of my bfs/husbands have been younger than me.......wow......maybe that was the problem?????

ok nvm what I just said.......be careful, have a cell phone, eat your veggies, wear clean underwear!!!

Gypsy-I'm used to dating guys that are older than me. However, it is the distance thing. But the distance is not too great to worry about it right off.

Mahaskins-Go Heels! What made you leave our fair state?

Either way, my niece is thrilled I might be coming up there. She needs help packing up her place since she is moving back home for grad school.

wOW........THE DISTANCE THING....oops caps!!! Try dating another country???? geeeeeeeeeez

Here I go again....

wOW........THE DISTANCE THING....oops caps!!! Try dating another country???? geeeeeeeeeez

Here I go again....

time to step out of your comfort zone.
you do need to go with your gut feelings.
just be safe.

Michele, you know what to do, be careful & we got your back.