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But meeting right away at least should solve that mystery.
As we know, just "meeting" doesn't always cut it. Just kidding. If the problem was the voice, it'll be revealed anyway. Maybe she doesn't like how she sounds on the phone... Who knows... We all have our idiosyncrasies. Up until the donotcall option came around a few years ago, many telemarketers were asking me if Mommy or Daddy were home!
So I have exchanged some emails with this girl online and she seems really nice so I suggested chatting on the phone. However, I received a response saying that she cannot due to bad experiences in the past but we should meet up instead. This is the first time I have had this happen. Is this excess paranoia?
I want to meet her but how exactly is this going to work? When I get to the venue I can't even call her in case there is a problem (I'm delayed due to traffic or we can't find each other etc. - it's happened before).
And when exactly would she give me her #, after the 1st date or after N number of dates?? Or maybe after a background check and secret clearance?
Her request is completely reasonable. I went on a date or two like that before.
As we know, just "meeting" doesn't always cut it. Just kidding. If the problem was the voice, it'll be revealed anyway. Maybe she doesn't like how she sounds on the phone... Who knows... We all have our idiosyncrasies. Up until the donotcall option came around a few years ago, many telemarketers were asking me if Mommy or Daddy were home!
I missed that point, Yes Sierra..Things may not be what they "seem".
This thread is going into Jerry Springer territory.
As a woman who has done her fair share of online dating through the years- I won't give out my phone number right away either. For one- there are WAY too many "fake" profiles out there where people are just trying to gather cell phone numbers for marketing purposes--- or who knows what? (Have had them try to talk sex... urgh.) Plus, yes- you stand the chance of having a nutjob call you and now he has your phone number to harass you later. And if you give him your home number- he can find out where you live through reverse look up services. Online dating is okay- but you really do have to be safe and use common sense, especially as a woman. I always ask for their number first so I can call them from a blocked number until I at least find out if they are "real"... and sane. Once I feel pretty confident that they are okay- I give them my number. And the fact that she is willing to meet is a good thing. It's the fake ones out of the country who never want to meet... But beware--- if she doesn't show and then claims to need money from you for some reason due to some "emergency"--- run, don't walk! It's a scam. Good luck. I hope she's real, and normal, and that you hit it off!
Dude, meeting her is way better than chatting with her on the phone, and SHE suggested it. Go for it, and if it goes well, you'll probably get her number at the end anyway.
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Careful with the Crying Game, OP!
