Meeting someone new...

[Terra]

Ok, this might be the stupidist thing I have ever thought of doing, and that says something but...

While in the military I started playing World of warcraft and meet this very interesting person. Supposedly he is 20, lives in rhode island, and is interested in me. He knows about me since I told him and took it in stride. Now I meet him back in november, and we have been talking ever since through the chat lines. But something new has developed.

It started a few nights ago, I don't know why but I told him it would be nice if we went to the same college. Not sure how, but I ended up giving him my number and email, agreeing to send him my picture both as a guy and girl. He wanted just girl-mode, but I wanted him to have a clear picture of who I am.

Now i'm scared to call him. He wants me to call first, though he tried when I was at work to see if it was real or not I guess. On one hand he could be a really creepy guy like my next door neighbor. Or...he could be real. Not sure which possibility is scarier to me.


So girls, what do you think? Am I being incredibly stupid? I can't help but keep thinking that my brother meet his wife online, I might meet my special someone online as well....

[MarcosGirl]

Luana,
       I don't think you are stupid at all.  Just be very cautious.  Don't jump into something with both feet without knowing whether he's a creep or not.  Right now, you have just given him your phone number and email address, those things can easily be changed if he does turn out to be a creep.  I wouldn't give him your home/work addresses until you are very sure that you're not dealing with some psycho.  Another thing, if he does turn out to be a really nice guy, it is great that you were up front with him about who you really are.  Then you won't have that pressure on you if a relationship between you does develop.

Just be careful
Take care,
Pam

[Kimberly]

Of the 4 special people in my life, three I have met electronically.

^*shrug*

My general thought is just talk to them long enough and you have a pretty darn good idea who they are...

Ya never can be sure until you find them in person but meh.

Just keep your head about you...

[Terra]

Ok, not what I intended but...

Well I was teasing this guy about the fact he had his roomate who was the same age, who cooked, cleaned, and basically acted like a girlfriend. I asked why on earth would he want to come cross country to me when he should hook up with her. Three guesses now who was looking over his shoulder as we chatted?

So, yes, now they are a couple. Me and my cupid powers. No i'm not upset by the way, if people find others who care, they should go for it. I'm happy for him.

[Dennis]

That's a great story, Luana

And I've met some great people that I originally met online, in games and otherwise. Our very own Terri-Gene, for one!

Dennis

[Chynna]

Be warey of the fact he only wanted females pics especially if your just starting transisition because we can all have our "OFF DAYS" and Cyber hubby may not take to kindly to you in boy mode if the need should ever present itself!

Just a word to the wise
CHYNNA

[stephanie_craxford]

I have to agree with MarcosGirl.

Steph