Hey everyone. I have my own column, but I can't answer my own question. I met a guy online back in May or around that time. We didn't talk much until now, and we've gotten soooo much closer. We both think we're soulmates and meant for each other. Even though I haven't met him, I feel this connection, and it's really cool. I just don't know what to think though, because I hear all those stories on the news and everything, and it really scares me. What if he's a rapist or a serial killer or something?! I really don't think he is, because of some of the conversations we've have, but there's always that chance. I just want to know you're opinions on this, and what I should do about it. Is there anyway I can find out he's really 16 w/o actually meeting him? Thx in advance, sorry about the length. Happy Holidays 2 everyone!
Shortie8959
nijadsbaby answered Saturday December 25 2004, 12:41 am: well, what you could do is have him send you a pic, talk on the phone, or even meet him with a group of friends, never go alone. NEVER. There is no way that you can know for sure until its in person. but there are ways you can narrow it down and it would be to hared to get around. Just be careful. we dont want to hear about you on the news. [ nijadsbaby's advice column | Ask nijadsbaby A Question ]
girlwholaughsalot answered Friday December 24 2004, 5:29 pm: I think that the best thing to do is have some sort of authorization process. Where did you meet him through? Ask for his phone number so you can call him one day, or to meet him in a public scenario. Even though I know its dangerous, you will probably try to meet him. So just tell him that you want to be sure that he's not dangerous, and ask to meet him somewhere public. If he doesn't understand, then he's not your soul mate. Hope I helped you. [ girlwholaughsalot's advice column | Ask girlwholaughsalot A Question ]
pinayprincess74 answered Friday December 24 2004, 4:50 pm: Hun, No. no, no, no, no, no. Online relationships arent good, hun. These rapists and serial killers you speak of, there are more of them out there. I for one think its a bad idea. Dont meet him. You dont know him well enough. And I dont think theres a possible way of meeting him without...meeting him @_@ anyways, I say dont go for it...I'd hate to have another person be raped or something this year...
~**~((xoxo Nicole Anne!))~**~ [ pinayprincess74's advice column | Ask pinayprincess74 A Question ]
S_C answered Friday December 24 2004, 2:57 pm: There isn't a way for you to do that without meeting him. I live in NC, and I know quite a few 16 year olds though, if you know his full name and want to toss one in the inbox I could try to look something up or ask a friend. Then again it depends what part of NC he lives in. I live in concord, but I know a lot of people that live in Matthews and Indian trail and in Huntersville in the Lake Norman area. What you could do is you could get you a parent, or a HUGE group of friends, tell him you'll meet him at the movies (well since you live so far away I'm not sure where you could meet him unless you visit NC sometime soon) but whatever you do DON'T go anywhere alone just you and him. Some of the people like that wait even months before doing anything wrong, so you always have that chance. I'm sorry I couldn't be much more help. But really if you want give me his name and what part of NC he lives in and I'll look him up!! Happy Holidays. P.S. I know a lot of cops, my neighbor is dating one and there are like 3 that live in my neighborhood, I could always find out at least something big or small. Hope I'm of some help to you!! [ S_C's advice column | Ask S_C A Question ]
NEVERLETG00 answered Friday December 24 2004, 2:33 pm: a lil young for the online chatting to strangers.. yea i would be a little bit scared, cuz all of those news specials on the tv about meeting people from online chats are bad, but to find out a way if hes really 16 is that he could send you pictures, but anyone could have the same one cuz they;ll just take them from other people.. web cams are live pictures sent thru so when your talking to him you can actually see him and him typing so that you know for sure its him. hm.. thats pertty much the only way that i would think of knowing the truth =/ unless you meet him.. but idk, hopefuly hes not lying or anything and in the future if you guys do meet up good luck! x0 [ NEVERLETG00's advice column | Ask NEVERLETG00 A Question ]
MiSz_LaDii_L answered Friday December 24 2004, 2:18 pm: hey i understand your problem because i was in the same situation b/c i met this guy chris in chat and then he introduced me to his friend and i started to get really close we called each other everyday..it was good...but you cant really tell if he 16 w/o meeting him...i was always scared of meetin the guy and he raping me or being a killer or something but i met him and everything was all good coz i lived in jersey and he lived in ny...i just think if you think you guys are soulmate then you should met him but take a friend with you or maybe 2 too make sure he doesnt try anything...have u seen pictures of him?...hope this help let me know how it goes.. [ MiSz_LaDii_L's advice column | Ask MiSz_LaDii_L A Question ]
DevilChild answered Friday December 24 2004, 2:18 pm: maybe he has a friend you can talk to. im not really sure about it. if theirs a friend online he has talk to him and ask him and stuff. hope i helped [ DevilChild's advice column | Ask DevilChild A Question ]
Karen answered Friday December 24 2004, 2:11 pm: Hey, never ever meet someone that you met online, even if you have the feeling that he has been telling you the truth all along! Online relationships never work out but you can still talk to this guy! I met a guy online but nothing happened but I still talk to him online occasionally! So please, don't meet him! Hope I helped :)
-Karen [ Karen's advice column | Ask Karen A Question ]
FunnyCide answered Friday December 24 2004, 2:06 pm: are you nuts!? i have read so many horror stories and know people personally who had an online b/f or g/f and almost died or did. for all you know this guy may be a 60 year old freak rapist/serial murderer who is wanted in 8 states! there is no way for you to tell if hes actually 16 or if hes 60. if you are insistant on meeting him (which is a foolhardy move and should be avoided) than take several friends (guys and girls) and your parents that way he would have a harder time doing anything. who knows. he might be a nice guy. but there is always a lingering chance. sorry. break it up, its not safe.
-FunnyCide [ FunnyCide's advice column | Ask FunnyCide A Question ]
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