From my present (ongoing) experience, be friends first. We started out exchanging emails twice daily to begin with, then stepped up to online chat daily for about six months before exchanging phone numbers. And on days when I don't feel like writing a lot, I usually send the person a e-greeting card. There was no big surprise when we saw each other face to face for the first time after 7 months of online encounter. Also, honesty and courtesy can go a long way. Above all, take your time. Don't give up. Romance is out there!
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From my present (ongoing) experience, be friends first. We started out exchanging emails twice daily to begin with, then stepped up to online chat daily for about six months before exchanging phone numbers. And on days when I don't feel like writing a lot, I usually send the person a e-greeting card. There was no big surprise when we saw each other face to face for the first time after 7 months of online encounter. Also, honesty and courtesy can go a long way. Above all, take your time. Don't give up. Romance is out there!