Love on the Internet?

   

I met my husband on-line. Which website you ask? I will not tell. However, I will tell you what I did learn about internet dating.

• It's a lot like high school, but now involves a computer.
• Don't use your real last name. Some weirdo will call your house.
• Have fun. Remember that the anonymity of the internet lets everyone be who they want to be. So ask yourself, "Why would a successful millionaire, recently widowed, need you to send him money to take care of his sick and dying child?"
• One rule I had was I made them show me what they look like on a webcam. If they wouldn't, I didn't go meet them.
• Never meet someone at your house for the first few times. 
• Meet in a public place and let your friends know where you are.
• Text your friends specifics about the person you are meeting (this goes for men and women). Such as: Make and model of the persons car, license plate, physical description.
• Stick to a time limit.
• I had kids so I also only gave out my cell phone number.

My best advice is to listen to your gut. If something feels wrong, it probably is.