How do I do this?

[naivekook]

So, I met this guy and we immediately clicked and after a few short days we decided to date. I feel like I have known this guy forever and it scares me because I met him online. I don't want to be unsafe about this, but I really feel a connection with him. It's not that I am in love with him and it's not like I haven't had online friends before. But we want to meet in a month or two, and I'm scared. I don't know how to do this while being safe. I trust him, but I still want to be safe. Also when we meet, what should we do? Thanks for understanding and not judging me.

 

P.S. I already have a rule where I won't meet him unless we cam and talk on the phone first.

[HeartGoesOn]

Can I ask your age?

[naivekook]

I am 18, and he is 17 he turns 18 in august

[HeartGoesOn]

How far away from you does he live?

[savignon]

Being safe would include meeting somewhere public (like Starbucks or the mall or something), not getting in his car and giving a close friend or even your mom his name, phone number and any other info. you have on him (where he lives, etc). I would also verify his age before you meet him in person. Webcamming is a good idea, I suppose.

Make sure he's not a 35 year old man in disguise!

[HeartGoesOn]

I wouldn't go alone to meet him, especially if it's a distance. You have to be extremely careful with meeting someone from online, since they are basically a total stranger no matter how many times you've talked online. Maybe see if he can come to your area to meet, since it would be safer on your end.

[LivingToday]

I like your idea of using a cam first, like Skype or something. That'll help the bond and to see if he is similar to how he types.

 

Good luck and be safe!

[Loriana]

When u meet ask him to come to your area, dont go to where he lives and also bring a friend with you just in case.

[naivekook]

My sister lives in Boston and he would be drive an hour to see me. It would definitely be in a public place, and whatnot. I am just nervous.