I'm new at this so just starting a discussion. At the beginning stage of getting to know someone, do you prefer meeting up, texting, or phone calls?

Before any of those options.....I'm pretty sure most would like to message each other via the site, before going off site to communicate.

I prefer sending them money first...sight unseen.

Considering that none of us can truly trust each other in the beginning you need to have some rules in place for yourself.

My rules are as follows:

1. Messaging on this service until basic information is exchanged concerning the validity and honesty of that person.
~ this requires two-way communications including but not limited to asking/answering questions not revealed in a profile.
~ limiting intimate communication until you are both sure a more personal form of communication is warranted.

2. Exchanging email adresses. Taking it to the next level of intimacy.
~ More two-way communication revealing specific information to each other
~ Sharing public experiences of your life with them and vice-versa.

3. Telephone conversations that give personal relationship beliefs and expectations.

4. Skype or Face Chats that let you see each other in real-time, non-scripted and non-scheduled life.

5. An agreed upon meeting that is safe, public and mutually agreeing.

6. A formal date

7. A visit to the other's home

The rest depends upon how you and the other want to proceed.

I usually just send em my CC number and tell them to buy themselves something nice.

Yea, about that, I think you transposed a couple numbers when you sent it me, it was declined.

Could you send it again?

I believe you need to exchange at least a few emails, but meet up as soon as possible just for a coffee, so you can at least both meet each other before deciding upon any future date.

Welcome to Mingle2 and Good Luck.

That's a good one, Krissy!

I like the relationship to be stuck in cyberspace forever.

Each person is different, but in general...

Message a few times
Exchange phone numbers
text then talk
meet up

Message on site a few times. If you live relatively close, within 100 miles, get together for coffee. I'd meet at a halfway point. If it were a longer distance, I'd talk on the phone first and see how that goes.

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Within 100 miles puts me in a four state range (6 if you add another 20 miles or so). I guess in Idaho, 100 miles is just "down the road a bit..."

Where i live in Idaho, it's a small town and a little remote ( population around 3,200) and the biggest town within 100 miles. People get used to driving.

I lived in Montana for a couple of years so I get it...

well, you call first, then meet up. then sit at the table texting each other.

Or other people if the text conversation is boring.

Or you text a friend to call you so you can fake a emergency and get the hell out of there

... of course pay the bill first... you can't be a total slug

If I have to drive 100 miles...she better be wearing edible undies.

Just as soon as I pay off the bill for that new tractor I bought for Natasha in Smolensk.