OT...online dating.. has anyone known of a long distance one working?

Hi Kelly,

I am a mom to... so understand the mom mode...I do it myself everyday....especially at work...lol

I am being very, very careful.....I believe he is a good honest person....a little stubborn.. as I am...but good.

The trip to MN is in the future.. don't know how far...but in the future.

Diane

He's handsome  :)  Always a nice feature in a friend.  nice eyes  :) If he's that interested and willing to come out and chatter - what do you lose as long as you are safe?  You may not gain a husband/mate but perhaps a valued friend  :)  I wish you the very best of luck with this!  *hugs*

I will be very safe.....I like his eyes also... I see kind, and sweet......

Thanks...

Diane,

 

When Greg and I met for the first time we went to a neutral city.  We met in Kansas City, MO.  It was easy for us to met there since we were both traveling on business the week prior.  We just connected through Kansas City and planned to spend the weekend there.  We both got hotel rooms and we dated that weekend.  It was a great chance to meet in person. 

 

If you are nervous about your new guy coming to MN you might suggest you both meet in a neutral place.  Then you don't have to be concerned about revealing where you live too soon.

 

Best of luck to you in your new adventure!

 

Tracey 

  I met my husband online.  We “dated” online/long-distance for just over a year.  It wasn’t easy but it was doable.  I lived in GA and he in MN….I flew up here to meet him and his family when I realized it was serious—this was about half-way into our courtship.  After that—things moved quicker it seemed though, not really.  Eventually I did move here and we married and are happy!!!

 

 

Give it a chance….but know this—you will need patience and understanding and a whole lotta trust!!!

 GOOD LUCK!

 

 PS:  My husband and I have been “together” for almost 13 years and married for almost 11 years! 

I totally agree about the trust thing.....I believe this may be a good way to build it if it is going to work out... If you don't have trust in a relationship, you have nothing..

Thanks for posting.

I think long distance relationships are hard but can work.  Just want to throw this advice out there; I think if you are feeling a connection and are comfortable with each other its a good idea to meet and spend some time before emotions and the relationship get too carried away.  I just think you can get a better feel for who the person really is when you meet.  My other advice is always listen to your instincts or if friends and family tell you something isn't right.  I've been in a few long distance relationships where I didn't listen to warning signs and got carried away with my feelings and well things were really too good to be true.  But I was also very young and naive back then.  There are a lot of deceptive people out there so just becareful (highley recommend doing a google search and background search on this guy before you meet and be upfront about it if he reacts odd that is a sign ). On the other hand I did meet my husband online and even though we're just a few hours apart (I lived in Duluth and he in the cities) we did the long distance thing for a year then I moved to the cities and a year later we got married. Its now hard to believe we've been together for 11 years.  

Diane... Yes, I believe a long distance can work if its meant to be, it will all work out. although I'm a strong on-line dating advocate (eHarmony will still always be my #1 choice, lol), I echo everyone else when I say be careful - I know you will. How old is he?  I have to say, he looks rather young -  younger than me (I'm 35 - will be 36 in August).  But, I tend to prefer guys my age or older since men to be on the more immature side then us ladies. lol Good luck and keep us posted! (((Hugs))) Michelle

Would you believe he is 46?

My long distance online romance and I have been married for 8 years .  It can work,but there are SO many variables.