[Blindtlk] Internet dating for the blind

[Judy Jones]

Hi,

I realize others may have a differing view from mine, but I would be very 
leery of internet dating.  There are too many unknown factors.  Even though 
it sounds like you've taken good precautions for yourself, I would steer 
clear.

Otherwise, it's really good and commendable of your dad to go along for your 
first meeting--any trusted friend would be a good idea, too.  I would under 
any circumstances never meet alone until I was sure this person could be 
trusted and didn't have any ulterior motives.

Have you talked via phone before your first meeting?

I also must say, that both my girls have met good friends on the internet. 
One was a girl that our 16-year-old met that was moving to our area and 
wanted to meet some friends and find out about schools.

I was very skeptical at first, but she is a delightful girl.

The same thing happened again--a young man wanted to find out about schools 
here; his family was moving here from South Carolina.  Now, both girls and 
their friends have been hanging with him, and he is a total gentleman.  His 
family is very nice, and I will be meeting with his mom soon, as she is also 
looking for women friends here, too.

Best wishes, and let us know how everything goes.

Judy
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <jaber37837 at cox.net>
To: "BlindTalk" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2006 9:46 PM
Subject: [Blindtlk] Internet dating for the blind


> Hi listers,
>
> I'm not sure if this is the proper place to discuss this, but I thought I
> would put it out there anyway.
>
> About a week or so ago, I had mentioned that I had met someone in New York
> who seems to be interested in me, and I have found a way to get there
> without causing an up-roar at home (I was worried about how my parents 
> would
> react if I just took off).
>
> Well, I have arranged it so that my Dad will be bringing me to meet this
> guy. Sounds ok, right? He isn't thrilled, but he understands why it needs 
> to
> be this way. I just can't help wondering if I'm wrong about him somehow. 
> Of
> course, I think this way about everybody, even perfectly safe people. I've
> done a criminal back ground check on him, nothing there except for a 
> traffic
> violation from sixteen years ago, he sounds ok to me, but is he?
>
> Anyway, I could go on and on about this all night, but I won't. I just 
> don't
> know what to think.
>
> I've checked everything I could think of, address, criminal background,
> Psych profile, everything seems fine.
>
> I guess I just would appreciate some advice if anyone has any. I'm really
> excited about meeting him, but my paranoia is getting in the way...I could
> be worrying about nothing.
>
> Thanks for any input,
>
> Jen
>
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