| 6/25/2009 7:41:47 PM | Face to Face Meeting | | jenn47
Gainesville, FL
age: 47
| I am new to this forum of dating/meeting men. All women (men maybe), PLEASE post a real story about meeting a man online, then actually going on a date with them. Were you disappointed,nervous,excited. Did you go out again? Did they meet your children? Some details would be nice.
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| 6/25/2009 7:57:52 PM | Face to Face Meeting | |
thebestman
Alpharetta, GA
age: 35
| I've met some women face to face and did not go on a second date with them for a variety of reasons even though they wanted to continue with me...
Too, some I continued towards a second date.
[Edited 6/25/2009 7:58:11 PM PST]
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| 6/25/2009 8:05:42 PM | Face to Face Meeting | |
rusty_shorts
West Palm Beach, FL
age: 36
| Ok...I don't have a "success story", but i'll share a bit anyway..
About 2 years ago, I met someone here.. We went out 3 or 4 times but I just wan't that into her.. She's normal, fun, nice, and we still keep in touch a lil' bit...
Back in january I met with a whole bunch of people from here for a weekend in St. Augustine... From that meeting, totally unexpectedly I connected with someone and we went about seeing where it might go... I flew out to see her again in march (my first time ever on a plane, BTW.), got to meet 2 of her kids, but it ended with us just being friends... I was nervous, excited, and I think we both walked away at least a tiny bit disappointed....
edit... I'll get to see a few of my friends from here, tomorrow... A few of us are getting together for a long weekend... 
[Edited 6/25/2009 8:09:34 PM PST]
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| 6/25/2009 9:02:32 PM | Face to Face Meeting | |
chatte09
Linden, NJ
age: 49
| Shoot, it's too late and I don't feel like typing it all out. Read my profile. We connected on the forums. He's the most amazing man I've ever met. 
Yes, it can happen.
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| 6/25/2009 9:08:39 PM | Face to Face Meeting | |
wildbluemist
Battle Mountain, NV
age: 48
| Never anyone from DH.A lot from other sites always 3 or more dates with each one.Most want an engagement ring after the 3rd date or you find out how weird they really are.I'm always in control but all of the women were excited and nervous the first time.
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| 6/25/2009 9:18:17 PM | Face to Face Meeting | |
andi77876
Hermosa Beach, CA
age: 32
| I just met someone from this site, last week! First time meeting anyone (from a dating site)! We hit it off good! Kinda weird for like a whole minute then we were over it and had fun. We got some drinks,played some games at Dave and Busters, had no solid plans so walked to a movie theatre and saw The Hangover. It was super cute! Anyways, he just left my house today (yes we got together again!) we went out last night to a karaoke bar on the water, and today for lunch too!
So long as I continue to feel comfortable and happy, Its all good! We'll see how it plays out.
No expectations, no disapointments.
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| 6/25/2009 9:30:31 PM | Face to Face Meeting | |
thomas7140
Corpus Christi, TX
age: 59
| Welcome Jenn: Im new here also,I ask about the same question last week and I was directed to the
"Success Stories" section in the fourms.There is where people who have had successful meets and dates etc with someone they met from here at Datehookup tell there stories.
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| 6/25/2009 9:38:16 PM | Face to Face Meeting | |
808_sm
Honolulu, HI
age: 41 online now!
| Just keep it fun and enjoyable.
Don't make it seem like an interview and don't let him interview you.
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| 6/25/2009 9:39:10 PM | Face to Face Meeting | |
jenn47
Gainesville, FL
age: 47
| I don't just want to hear success stories. I want to hear the "dirt" also. Might save me from catastrophe or worse. I'm sure there are lots of NUTS on all the online dating sites.Women should have each others back. And I don't mean with a knife.
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| 6/25/2009 10:02:18 PM | Face to Face Meeting | |
rusty_shorts
West Palm Beach, FL
age: 36
| I got dirt too....
Been told twice, face to face, that I "could'nt afford their lifestyle"....
Been flat out stood up once... Last minute cancellations....she got "cold feet"..(I said, if your feet are cold, put some shoes on and lets go! )
There's a long story that involved a hit & run fender bender while my date and I were in having dinner, and a cop telling me, "dude..about that one...RUN!"
I got more....
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| 6/26/2009 5:59:55 AM | Face to Face Meeting | |
msbevzie
Oregon, OH
age: 46
| Jenn my advice is use your brain, and just be careful...
I've met a few and I was excited, and not nervous BUT they went no where one I thought was cause we met quite a few times... BUT I still talk to all of them...
I have no horror strories BUT I'm hoping I'll have a success story soon!And for that I must travel so I'm excited BUT dragging my feet a bit which is what I do when I feel something...
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| 6/26/2009 6:17:22 AM | Face to Face Meeting | |
suzeq103
Purcellville, VA
age: 53
| I've met 3 people from this site. It didn't work out, but I enjoy the face to face meet. Just to make a new friend makes it worth my time. Sure, I would like to meet that "love of my life", but I don't know if or when that will happen.
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| 6/26/2009 4:31:45 PM | Face to Face Meeting | |
thunderstorms62
Endicott, NY
age: 47
| Were you disappointed,nervous,excited. Did you go out again?
I was definitely not nervous about meeting chatte09 when we got together.
She actually suggested "the meet" which impressed the hell out of me.
Some people "click" when they meet...
our meeting was more of a "bang."
Did you go out again?
 
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| 6/27/2009 12:42:58 AM | Face to Face Meeting | |
ladyvirtue123
Magalia, CA
age: 53
| I've not only met men from this site, but other sites as well..I chose not to have a 2nd date with them except for one. That was so that I could learn a bit about him since he asked me questions about myself all night long I didn't get a chance to ask him anything..no chemistry..
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| 6/27/2009 12:52:53 AM | Face to Face Meeting | |
photodude111
Sedona, AZ
age: 45
| 1st one I met never got pass a hug, 2nd out of state, she came here once and I went there once, nothing special just did not work.
3rd is a charm and the best, met early this year, great personality, and a very local girl to boot. I see her 3 to 4 times a week, no signs of slowing down.
karl
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| 6/27/2009 11:40:31 PM | Face to Face Meeting | |
ladyvirtue123
Magalia, CA
age: 53
| Does he procrastinate?
What is your problem with me? Leave me alone! Stop following my posts! Stop copying and pasting my profile into the forums! Get on with your life and leave me out of it! Please!
[Edited 6/27/2009 11:40:56 PM PST]
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| 6/28/2009 12:00:30 AM | Face to Face Meeting | |
war_eagle82
Ogden, UT
age: 50
| There can be both good and bad experiences, meet in a very public place, start with something short, coffee, if there is no chemistry, or they look nothing like their profile pics, you can boogie quick.
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| 6/28/2009 2:33:09 AM | Face to Face Meeting | |
protodewd
Acworth, GA
age: 51
| I don't just want to hear success stories. I want to hear the "dirt" also. Might save me from catastrophe or worse. I'm sure there are lots of NUTS on all the online dating sites.Women should have each others back. And I don't mean with a knife.
Not any more nuts than you're likely to run into in a bar, or the grocery store.
I've never had a 'Fatal attraction' myself, or heard of many. No doubt they happen but I don't believe they're more likely to happen here than anywhere else.
Just use common sense, be careful, and follow your heart (but listen to your head), and above all have some fun.
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| 6/28/2009 9:35:39 AM | Face to Face Meeting | |
tommyutah2
Salt Lake City, UT
age: 36
| I went out on a date with a lady once from here. She was nice, good looking and everything was going all good up until the point that she told me she just got out of jail for running over her husband. Her face started to turn red and she had a really crazy look on her eyes. To be honest I could'nt get the check quick enough. She scared me!!
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| 6/28/2009 9:46:13 AM | Face to Face Meeting | |
rocklady
Lenoir, NC
age: 47
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YIKES!!!
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| 6/28/2009 12:21:55 PM | Face to Face Meeting | |
mustb4real
Hazel Park, MI
age: 51
| face to face means you meet them most serious ,...don't introduce someone to children until you know them very well. unless your children are grown men and you want a 1st meeting to know that they best behave. meet away from your home,unless you want uninvited company ......take your time and be safe..
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| 6/28/2009 7:34:21 PM | Face to Face Meeting | |
captoffshore
Crystal River, FL
age: 36
| I don't just want to hear success stories. I want to hear the "dirt" also. Might save me from catastrophe or worse. I'm sure there are lots of NUTS on all the online dating sites.Women should have each others back. And I don't mean with a knife.
Jenn,
I have yet to have any real conversation with a woman on here that I found I would be interested in a long term relationship with, much less been out on a date ! ! ! I have met some very nice people though. I think the majority of the people on here just like to chat and talk about how they wished their love life would be ! ! ! I am new to this cyber dating thing as well, but it just seems it is here just for entertainment. (not all......but most ! ! !)
 
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| 6/28/2009 8:45:57 PM | Face to Face Meeting | |
debbie5
Killeen, TX
age: 52
| I am also new to this forum, about 2 wks.
I had my first meeting/date tonight, it went
well. He was cool and yes we're going out
again.
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| 6/28/2009 8:49:32 PM | Face to Face Meeting | |
tater79
Springfield, IL
age: 30 online now!
| I've been on 4 different dating site for about a year now, and I haven't had a date yet. granted I don't really look too hard, and didn't really have much time til recently... So I can't help you out on that ...
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| 7/1/2009 5:49:02 AM | Face to Face Meeting | |
exbullrider1
Mayo, FL
age: 53
| i have met a few from other sites and had good times with all of them.we remain friends today.BUT for the most part i get messages from women saying they are interested so i reply back telling them that i would like to meet them also.then i never get another responce from her,even after sending 2 to 3 messages back to her.i would like to know why they send me a message that they are interested then i cant get anymore responces from them.are they just playing games with me or what?i would really like to know.danny
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| 7/1/2009 8:47:10 AM | Face to Face Meeting | |
metu
Mansfield, TX
age: 48
| I cropped the head off this picture. It is from a woman's dhu profile. Believe it or not this 5'1" fatty has the nerve to select "average" as her body type.
My! You ARE a vile little man, aren't you? Don't you have anything better to do than stalk or harass people? I'd be interested to witness a F2F meeting with you...however, I don't believe you'll ever get the chance...it's a pity you feel the need to display your dubious talents in this manner here...might I suggest a Dungeons & Dragons Chat Room? I hear that's where the other trolls convene...
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| 7/1/2009 9:59:10 AM | Face to Face Meeting | |
legaleye
Columbus, OH
age: 57 online now!
| Some days are good, some days are better, and some are really funny. Its all in the attitude. First though, when meeting someone for the first time, remember to be safe. I always allow the lady to select the place for the first meeting, advising her to pick someplace that is familiar to her and where she feels safe. That way if you dont like what is going on you can easily excuse yourself and get on down the road.
Next, no kids, unless you bring them as bodyguards (laughing here).
I have dated quite a bit over the years, meeting people in various ways, in person, dating sites, referrals, etc. What it all comes down to is common sense. Always be yourself, and tell the truth, that way you have nothing to worry about later.
I am a proponent of meeting someone as soon as it feels right to do so, which is once I have had a few conversations with someone to determine we have a similar outlook on life, etc. I am pretty fearless in meeting people, but I dont think that is right for everyone.
We all have some success stories, and I have been pleasantly surprised over the years with a number of people, and some of those encounters led to nice relationships. On the other hand, several of the people I met have turned out to be married. There have been a few alcoholics in the mix, people with drug dependencies, and a couple that have had some serious personality issues. And while it is pretty crass to post some of the things that have occurred in this thread regarding weight, etc. there have been several dates in which the woman has seriously taxed the springs of my car. Misleading would be a good description of their prior comments on various personal subjects.
Someone commented about women telling men they couldnt afford them.... I tend to be very understated and well, conservative, middle of the road, whatever you want to call me. But I do believe that going out to dinner means a place with servers, real napkins, etc. and now a clown or king. But for a first date, it is interesting to watch what people do order and from what part of the menus.... perhaps a test to see how much limit is on my credit card?
Enjoy. Friendly comments always appreciated.
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