I'm 18. When and how is it safe to meet someone from online? I've waited three so far...?


Question:
I've been friends with this guy for about three years... but I've never met him in real life. He's planning to get some money to travel accross many states to meet me... setting? time? place? Is after three years too soon to meet up with an online friend?

This guy is pretty cool, and just a grade higher than I am. I'm a senior in high school, he's a year into college. I trust him alot, and there's almost no way he's a perverted internet guy.

But, there's no such thing as being too careful. He says he understands, should he meet my parents first in a public place to make sure he's who he says he is/a nice guy, etc.

Answer:
YES>.. meet with parents is good. He can tell you anything and I am glad you are thinking... you sound smart enough to realize and to know that bad things can happen as well as good.
when you feel you are ready..
Bring a gun, you're American so I know you have one.
my suggestion is that it is better not to do that
Wow, thats a tough situation. There is never a way to tell if they are predators. Yes I think the meeting your parents thing would work and only see him in public with other people for awhile. Just be safe!
I think thats not good.Even though how trusting people seem, they may be trying to do you harm. I would only agree to meet him if a friend you met and know, met him.
Do be careful . Yes meet in a public place and if he is willing to meet your parents do that. My niece met someone on the net that turned out to be a real jerk. Hope this doesn't happen to you.
Danger! Danger! Danger!! Red lights flashing, sirens going off.
Be careful. This is the INTERNET, this "Nice" person could be anybody. They can say anything you want to hear. I've known educated adults that have gotten many an unpleasant surprise when they finally met the man of their dream in person after a very long internet friendship. remember on the internet you can be anonomous, say, describe, like,anything you want and discuise your real self with a few strikes of a keyboard. A teacher friend of mine met a guy, thought he really nice, met him married him. It lasted for 2 months when she discovered his many,many lies. Be careful
I think you old enough to meet him but make sure that the day that you meet him your accompanied by someone
i think you are smart having your parents meet this guy with you since you are still young...
no matter what yu choose to do, BE CAREFUL!!
Just meet him in a public place, or drive yourself then if there is a problem you can just leave. Don't go anywhere with him unless you meet him and are able to trust him.
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