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    Advice Regarding a Girl That I Met Online Recently

    At the beginning of April this year, I sent a friend request to a girl on FB from North-America. She has mutual friends of mine, as it happens. Sending friend requests to people that I don't know in real life is not something that I do ordinarily, and what's more is, she also said to me she doesn't normally accept them either when outside her immediate social circle. However, since then she stated that she's so glad that she did accept the friend request as we've become so close.
    So anyway, I message her to say hi, and thanks for accepting my friend request. And she asked me who I was etc, and I explain to her that I'm good friends with a guy that plays in the same band of one of her friends. So she says, okay cool.
    She seemed a little less forthcoming initially—which is understandable given that I was a stranger—but nevertheless she was engaging and friendly. As I've gotten to know her over the course of the last two months, we've become so close. She's shared with me such personal things about her life and family, and vice versa. I feel I've really gotten to know her so well.
    We often talk for hours, practically every night, sometimes for 8 hours, early into the morning for me because of the time difference, as I live overseas in the UK. she always says how much she loves talking to me, and is more often than not, the first one to initiate our conversations. Sometimes she's even pretended to message me by accident
    She always laughs ay my jokes and tells me how funny I am even when I feel they're some of my bad ones lol. She's incredibly funny though. I've found we share such a great deal in common and we both write poetry and we're both musicians also. I appreciate the differences in her points of view and tastes as well.
    So anyway, she asked to see some of my poems, and she liked them a lot it seems, she even kindly translated them into her native tongue, french.
    I was so moved by this gesture and how much it's meant to me to confide in someone like her that I took it upon myself to send her a thoughtful gift. I wanted it to be a nice surprise, so I had to do it without her knowing. She had sent me a photo of the view from her window at work. And from this I saw the names of shops on the street opposite. so I googled their names, and I found out the name of the place that she worked. lol very stalker like behaviour I know hahaha, but she was very touched by this. So I had some flowers sent to her workplace with a poem attached. What's funny is, they made a mistake at the company and sent her roses twice lol. She seemed so happy with them. She sent me the photo of it when they arrived, and she said it's the nicest thing anyone has done for her. She wrote me a poem later on expressing her gratitude. She said she is not used to such attention. She sent me some drunk text messages saying that she missed me, and then asked me to recite some poems in english, which I did, and she told me that my voice was sexy.
    So I was really glad that the gifts that I sent her were received favourably.
    Anyway, for many years I've thought about visiting my friend over there. And recently he said to me about considering relocating over there permanently. so I looked into it, and I feel like i would be really happy over there.
    So I mentioned to her that I am planning to visit her city in September, and meet my friend. And I said I'd really like to meet you too. and she said of course, and mentioned that she would show me around and see some nice places that she knows. a few nights later I talked with my friend over there, and he said his friend that is a good friend of hers said she's the nicest girl you can hope to meet.
    I've really grown fond of her of her over the last few months, despite having never met her in person yet. I really have a good feeling about her. There are a number of reasons why I refrain from a lot of what I'd like to tell her. Besides the obvious distance, and it being hard to truly know what our chemistry would be like in real life.
    We've both been hurt by others before, and I can understand if she has the same reticence toward such things. So I'll be going over there in September, and later on I intend to move there permanently. I was just wondering what your thoughts are on this.

    UPDATE: I've since spoken to her, and asked her if she wants to meet me in her city, but also if she wanted to go for a few days to a city close to hers for a few days, and she said yes, and that maybe she'd be able to get a day off work or two to go with me, and that's we'd to go to a few places in her city first.

    I met a girl here last year online , through mutual friends in my town, and asked her out, but gave up after awhile as she was ignorant. I didn't develop the same kind of warm feelings that I h`ve with this one though and after a day or two, I forgot about her as she was a selfish. I honestly thought it would've worn off by now with this girl. Whenever I see photos of her, i'm moved so strongly, and whenever we speak, I know how she's feeling.

    These last few days, she's been very busy, and we've still chatted whilst we've both been at work, and left messages for each other. I'm just worried I might cause offense to her if I spend time offline to give her space, as she says she misses me. There's so much I want to say, but I don't want to do it this early, I'd rather tell her after we meet. She's said to me before that she's become more rational with time, and prudent and that you can't really know or love someone until you live with them, which I understand and agree with. I've also noticed that when we talk about each other's ex's, her replies are brief if I mention mine, or women that have expressed interest in me.

    Do you think it's possible that she has feelings for me? Even now whenever she sees me online, she initiates our conversations.
    Last edited by Arhat; June 8, 2014, 03:02 AM.

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    WONDERFUL!

    I'm in 100% support of you and this budding relationship. My boyfriend and I met somewhat similarly...we were introduced by a mutual close friend who knows us both well enough to know we'd "connect". And it was YEARS before we finally met in person, and the instant "in-person" chemistry was electric".

    So yes, I've met so many great people online, and some you connect with, some remain just friends. I know exactly where you are coming from. So yes, plan to meet her, keep the conversations fresh, positive, and make her feel special.

    What I can give you as a woman who's had a few LDR's.....

    1) STAY CONNECTED!! Do your BEST to not go more than 24 hours without talking to her (IM, texting, Skype, Tango, whatever). Women by nature need to feel connected to their man. Even if you don't have time, TELL her that, even if just a brief note, or even a cute heart emoticon. Do something every day to make her feel connected to you.

    2) Make her feel special...by saying that you've never had a woman make you feel so special, manly, needed, etc etc. And say them OFTEN. I know many men that think "well, I told her once she was the best woman I've ever met, so she knows and I don't need to tell her ever again". WRONG! Women need to be reassured OFTEN. It's just how 99% of us are hard-wired.

    3) Keep up with the gift sending!!! I think she just won the "man lottery" with you. Wow, that is exactly how to make her feel connected, especially with an LDR when it's only words on a screen. She needs something to touch/feel/smell/wear.

    Keep us posted! I am so excited for you both.

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      #3
      thanks

      Originally posted by ittybittypilot View Post
      WONDERFUL!

      I'm in 100% support of you and this budding relationship. My boyfriend and I met somewhat similarly...we were introduced by a mutual close friend who knows us both well enough to know we'd "connect". And it was YEARS before we finally met in person, and the instant "in-person" chemistry was electric".

      So yes, I've met so many great people online, and some you connect with, some remain just friends. I know exactly where you are coming from. So yes, plan to meet her, keep the conversations fresh, positive, and make her feel special.

      What I can give you as a woman who's had a few LDR's.....

      1) STAY CONNECTED!! Do your BEST to not go more than 24 hours without talking to her (IM, texting, Skype, Tango, whatever). Women by nature need to feel connected to their man. Even if you don't have time, TELL her that, even if just a brief note, or even a cute heart emoticon. Do something every day to make her feel connected to you.

      2) Make her feel special...by saying that you've never had a woman make you feel so special, manly, needed, etc etc. And say them OFTEN. I know many men that think "well, I told her once she was the best woman I've ever met, so she knows and I don't need to tell her ever again". WRONG! Women need to be reassured OFTEN. It's just how 99% of us are hard-wired.

      3) Keep up with the gift sending!!! I think she just won the "man lottery" with you. Wow, that is exactly how to make her feel connected, especially with an LDR when it's only words on a screen. She needs something to touch/feel/smell/wear.

      Keep us posted! I am so excited for you both.
      My flights and hotel are booked now, I'll be meeting her in September. Then hopefully be over there permanently in the New year. I was hesitant to tell her how I'd been feeling lately, I thought she'd think I was irrational having never met her, and after discussing our previous experiences with former partners, among other things. She said, always be cautious when people are strong in their feelings, either it's false or the person is crazy. So it made me very apprehensive about disclosing this to her. As well, I think it would put a lot of pressure or awkwardness on things too.

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        #4
        It certainly sounds like she likes you.
        And if I was her I would be interested, you definitely sound like a keeper.

        My SO has been in an LDR before, they were together for 4 years in total, and he ended up relocating to Australia for her when the relationship ended he moved back the US. I think he had been there for 4 months before we started talking and neither of us meant it to happen, but our chemistry just online evolved very quickly. I'm pretty sure we initiated a relationship about a week after we first started talking but during that week we talked non stop.

        The talking about ex's thing. My SO always talks about his ex, it annoys me sometimes but I'm okay with it. When I talk about my last boyfriend (he died so not really an ex), my SO gives me very short replies if at all because he just doesn't know what to say.

        We have been in a relationship for nearly 6 months now and I am planning on flying out of the UK to visit him in the US in November, as for the future, he wants me to relocate to the US since having been in an LDR before and it not working he doesn't want to move again.

        And I agree with ittybittypilot don't leave it more than 24 hours between talking to her, I get a little upset when I try and message my SO and I don't get a reply for about 10 hours because he went out and didn't say he was going out. I'm not possessive or anything but it's nice to know they went out so I don't message and then freak out when I don't get a repyly.

        I hope everything goes well
        Flying out to meet him for the first time: 16th November 2014 - 14th December 2014
        Flying out to meet him for the second time: 3rd June 2015 -18th July 2015
        Flying out to meet him for the third time: 12th December 2016 - 12th January 2017
        His first flight to me: April 2018 DENIED ENTRY
        Flying out to meet him for the fourth time: 23rd June 2018 - 7th July 2018
        Got Engaged: 12th December 2016
        Married: June 29th 2018
        Hoping to close the distance: 2019/2020

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          #5
          Originally posted by ittybittypilot View Post
          I think she just won the "man lottery" with you. Wow, that is exactly how to make her feel connected, especially with an LDR when it's only words on a screen. She needs something to touch/feel/smell/wear.

          Keep us posted! I am so excited for you both.
          Hahaha! "Man lottery" lol

          Anyway... I do think you're going about this the right way. Ittybittypilot is correct. Staying connect is so very important. Just read through some of the posts from other women on here, and you'll see how much it frustrates us when we're being "ignored."

          My SO, who's in the UK as well, told me yesterday that it was okay if we kept certain feelings to ourselves until we had a chance to "meet and bond properly" and as much as I want to gush and fawn over him, and tell him how much I do love him, I think you and he are both right to reserve some of these feelings for when you get to meet in person. I've known him for over a year, and like you two, we talk and talk, hours at a time, hardly a day goes by that we don't speak, and it's never enough. Connections like that are very special

          In the meantime, keep doing whatever it is you're doing that's awesome you're going to have a chance to meet her so soon. Cherish the time you spend. Enjoy the courtship. There's that temptation to rush through all of this, but everything will work out in due course with proper planning. And savor the experience
          "Sometimes you just have to let art flow over you."

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            #6
            Originally posted by merlinkitty View Post
            Hahaha! "Man lottery" lol

            Anyway... I do think you're going about this the right way. Ittybittypilot is correct. Staying connect is so very important. Just read through some of the posts from other women on here, and you'll see how much it frustrates us when we're being "ignored."

            My SO, who's in the UK as well, told me yesterday that it was okay if we kept certain feelings to ourselves until we had a chance to "meet and bond properly" and as much as I want to gush and fawn over him, and tell him how much I do love him, I think you and he are both right to reserve some of these feelings for when you get to meet in person. I've known him for over a year, and like you two, we talk and talk, hours at a time, hardly a day goes by that we don't speak, and it's never enough. Connections like that are very special

            In the meantime, keep doing whatever it is you're doing that's awesome you're going to have a chance to meet her so soon. Cherish the time you spend. Enjoy the courtship. There's that temptation to rush through all of this, but everything will work out in due course with proper planning. And savor the experience
            Thank you for your kind replies ladies, i'm very grateful. As a man, I'm often oblivious to whether a woman is merely being friendly or if she is interested in me in a different way lol. I've got something nice planned for her birthday in August, should my finances permit.

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              #7
              Aww this was so sweet to read! You two definitely have a great beginning for a potential relationship. Keep doing what you are doing! Good luck in September. I'm sure it'll all go well~


              Met online: 04.19.14
              Became a couple: 04.23.14
              First Visit: 08.09.14-08.15.14
              Second Visit: 12.17.14-12.28.14
              Third Visit: 02.13.15-02.15.15
              Fourth Visit: 04.03.15-04.06.15
              CLOSED THE DISTANCE/GOT MARRIED: 06.22.15/06.27.15

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                #8
                Should I compliment her more? She's always telling me that I have nice hair and blue eyes, and that she finds my voice sexy. I'm just worried about over-stepping the mark.

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by Arhat View Post
                  Should I compliment her more? She's always telling me that I have nice hair and blue eyes, and that she finds my voice sexy. I'm just worried about over-stepping the mark.
                  I'm sure she'll tell you if you over step the boundaries.
                  Girls like compliments though lol
                  Besides, the flowers were something you would do for someone you like, so I think she knows you like her, if that's what you're worried about haha
                  Btw, I thought this was SO cute! She won the jackpot. Lucky girl
                  "We are beings attracted to the essence of hope, and life is the all encompassing hope that everything can change; that everything can be better."

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                    #10
                    Girls love any compliment, so I doubt you'll be overstepping the mark lol. If you are, she'll let you know This was so cute! Best of luck to the two of you You sound like an amazing guy!

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                      #11
                      She's a lucky girl! You are a gem of a man. And it sounds like you are definitely on the right track. I wish both of you much happiness, love and success.


                      TWO HEARTS BEATING AS ONE, LOVE BRIGHTER THAN THE SUN...

                      Nothing Can Keep Us Apart, Safe In Each Other's Heart

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by ittybittypilot View Post

                        What I can give you as a woman who's had a few LDR's.....

                        1) STAY CONNECTED!! Do your BEST to not go more than 24 hours without talking to her (IM, texting, Skype, Tango, whatever). Women by nature need to feel connected to their man. Even if you don't have time, TELL her that, even if just a brief note, or even a cute heart emoticon. Do something every day to make her feel connected to you.

                        2) Make her feel special...by saying that you've never had a woman make you feel so special, manly, needed, etc etc. And say them OFTEN. I know many men that think "well, I told her once she was the best woman I've ever met, so she knows and I don't need to tell her ever again". WRONG! Women need to be reassured OFTEN. It's just how 99% of us are hard-wired.

                        3) Keep up with the gift sending!!! I think she just won the "man lottery" with you. Wow, that is exactly how to make her feel connected, especially with an LDR when it's only words on a screen. She needs something to touch/feel/smell/wear.
                        I think I need to remind my SO of these things.

                        It drives me nuts when right in the middle of a chat he abruptly disappears, doesn't say Goodnight, and doesn't contact me the next day. I know he's busy most of the time, but when he does that, I feel like he's offended or upset by something I said, or ignoring me. And sometimes I worry, too.


                        TWO HEARTS BEATING AS ONE, LOVE BRIGHTER THAN THE SUN...

                        Nothing Can Keep Us Apart, Safe In Each Other's Heart

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                          #13
                          Wow I really enjoyed reading this!
                          Cute, like others have said
                          Wish you guys all the best!

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by Ahava View Post
                            Wow I really enjoyed reading this!
                            Cute, like others have said
                            Wish you guys all the best!
                            I'm really touched by all the kind messages. Really to nice to hear such kind words of encouragement from you all I was just a bit worried over the weekend, I had a lot of work to do, and I'm still working on stuff. So I said to her on friday before I logged off—after we had chatted while we were both at work— "I hope you have a nice weekend".
                            Normally she texts me over the weekend asking how It's been, but I didn't hear from her on saturday. I switched FB off, so I could concentrate on work on saturday, but it was no good, I couldn't think about anything else lol, I coudn't think about anything else all weekend, in fact. So this time, I left her a message on sunday asking how she was, and if the hangover was harsh this time hehehe. Left her some recordings I'd done of some poems, as she said it was my turn to do this. She had recorded some poems for me in French, previously, and wow! Hehehe.

                            Last week she'd sent me some gifts from there, so they should arrive here sometime soon.
                            I'm going to try and say to her today, I'm really sorry if I've seemed a little distant recently, I've just been busy with work.

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                              #15
                              Originally posted by Arhat View Post
                              I'm going to try and say to her today, I'm really sorry if I've seemed a little distant recently, I've just been busy with work.
                              Tee hee hee lol this is totally cute

                              Anyway... your situation reminds me much of my own. I remember one time he sent me a similar message apologizing for being so distant. He said that he wasn't declaring undying love or anything, but that he didn't want to screw this thing we have up for me, the hardest thing in the beginning (and still now) is not just texting him constantly will that silly nonsense, being needy, but still not knowing this person well enough yet, or being confident enough that the depth of your feelings are reciprocated.

                              It's totally okay to be slow with revealing yourself, but telling her the reason for it goes a long way
                              "Sometimes you just have to let art flow over you."

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