Where can one meet someone who they've been communicating with over the internet for the first time in a safe
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I met the guy I'm dating on the internet. He lived 12 hours away and wanted to come and meet me after about 5 months. I was in college and my professors and friends told me to have him come to the school to meet me. That way there were plenty of other people there and they could give me their opinions of what they thought of him. Never meet anyone alone where there are no other people or anyone you know. It's been over three years since that day and we are still together.
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Although this question sounds funny and some may poke fun, the supermarket is an excellent way to meet people. You can tell alot about a person from their groceries... ie that hot chick buying fruity pepples and lucky charms? Might want to keep away unless you are like me and dont mind a jump started family. I dont know when safeway's pickup night is but Id have to answer everynight ! I met my wife of 9 years at a hobby store where she worked....it was geek love at first sight.
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i'm actually going to say that the internet date is better simply because you have a chance to get to know them before you go on the date so that you'll already have some background knowledge and experience together. that way you'll always have something to fall back on if things get quite. plus you normally can get a look at them first and find out it your even vaguely interested.
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"I would like to have been able to meet ..."
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i think the best way is to go a chat room but you just have to guard yourself by not trusting so easily.
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talk to someone you trust.
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Computers aren't for zeros (never post your number on the web - If you want to find the one, get out of the house on you days off - Go to a museum/gallery for something to talk about other than your PC, go to fasionable shops and ask for advise on what to where, aftershave ask what is the most popular before you buy & relax in a bar talking to people you've never met - works for me
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First of all, I would never EVER meet someone that I hadn't checked out first - background check, and anything else that pops up with online checks. He shouldn't have a problem with it, either, and if he does, then oh well. He should respect the fact that you value your safety.\n\nWait until you have learned enough to know his name and where he lives, because you will need at least that to run a check. Don't say, "Hey, I need your full name and date of birth so I can check you out," because if he's slick and he's bad news, he'll give you someone else's info. Let the info come naturally. \n\nConverse and get to know each other as well as you possibly can first. If he gets angry or possessive over little things, then be careful. If he wants your number but won't give you his, be careful - married man alert there. \n\nPlay it safe. If you meet, let someone know where you are going when you go to meet him, and when you expect to be back. Meet in a public place at least at first. If possible meet him while WITH a friend.\n\nGo slow if you are not sure. For example, if you don't want to be physically intimate, be upfront about that and don't be pressured into it. \n\nThere's always a risk in dating - even if it's not online dating. Online tends to be more dangerous because you often feel that you have more info than you actually do.\n\nPlease see the links. The decision is ultimately yours, and I don't think that there's any reason to not meet people online, but please be safe about it.\n\nAs far as how he feels about you, it's like any other relationship - only time can tell. But you have to have trust to build a relationship.
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People will tell you anything on the net and unless you actually meet them and discover who they really are then you shouldn't worry. I've said this time and time again be your own best friend, that way you won't get hurt.
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there're no internet shortcuts. like those you look for maybe aren't into computers. do detective like leg work. start from obvious last place you can recall, email others that know the person. if you're talking about strangers you met once finding them is all up to destiny.
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Yes concidering that it is the internet.  The internet is safe but NOT THAT SAFE.  I mean if the 2 of you have visited with each other then yeah, be happy together, but if you have never met, then I would at least take the chance and either have her come to you or you go to her to see what you 2 look like.  Plus the woman that you are talking to could be someone different than the picture that she has sent you. \n\nBe careful and good luck.
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Have a look here: http://www.britishembassy.ie/general/penfriends.htm Do be careful and only contact genuine penfriend sites - be aware, there are a lot of strange people on the internet.
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try checking the vault.com and linkedin.com\nAlso try experience.com
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dont try it unless you have meet this person because anything could happen over the internet
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AIM chat rooms, myspace, blogs.  I have made lots of internet friends and even met a few in real life -- they are all cool people.\n\nBe careful though, a very few are not so cool.  But it so cool that as long as you are watchful initially, you will be fine.\n\nReyn
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its definately scary out there sometimes and people have to be careful but ive met a lot of 'toads' in person too who lied and cheated and had gfs all over the place and led them all on. so its not just online and its been going on for ages and ages, it might just be easier now. \n\nthere are steps everyone should take in trying to make sure the person they are talking to is for real. seeing them on cam for one, so you know who you are talking to is really like the photos you have seen, being able to talk to them or call them whenever you want (might show they arent really married or living with someone), etc etc. \n\ni think the internet can be a good tool for getting to know more people. ive lived in my town for 17 years and i personally dont believe that i would just magically walk into 'the right guy' after all these years. instead i walked into one that lives 4000 miles away haha. if it wasnt for the internet we would not have been able to continue our relationship so closely. i think its a great tool for meeting friends, etc, but you definately have to be sensible and careful - just like meeting anyone in person!
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Safety is the most important. Don't let him pick you up, meet him somewhere in public. Don't let him see where you live or give out personal info like addresses. Other than that, be yourself!