After reading the posts here over several weeks/months, I have decided to add my 2 cents (they are US currency so not worth a whole hell of a lot).
I came to achat just over a year ago. I came because like most I have met, I was bored and curious. I met a few people here and there and played quite a bit in the early days. I had no intention of ever having feelings for anyone, let alone arrange a real life meeting. However, that changed over the months. I met and fell in love with a man and after being together almost 24/7 for 6 months on achat, we talked about a rl meeting. We did end up meeting, twice. First time, a public place and second time a little more intimate. Worked well, until we went back to our own lives and back to achat. It was very hard for him to make the transition from rl back to virtual. Ultimately, he ended up leaving, never to be heard from again.
After this experience, I went through all the normal feelings, hurt, distrust, anger. I was convinced that I would just come back onto achat to talk with friends and make new ones. Not looking for anything.(They say love hits you when you are least wanting or looking. ) I did meet someone else. We have only known each other a short time, but already talk about the “what ifs” of the future and yes, that includes a rl meeting.
Basically, what I am trying to say is…you never know what may be around that corner, just keep on turning them. Because a “never” may turn into a “forever” without you even realizing what has happened. Just enjoy yourself, be smart and safe, and be open. Wonderful things may happen.
And best wishes to you and your intended Chas.
