When you're thinking of meeting someone you got close to online in real life

You pause unpacking boxes in your new home when someone you've talked with online for a long time says they'll be nearby.

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  • On the first night in your new home, a message arrives asking to meet — You pause unpacking boxes in your new home when someone you met online says they'll be nearby. You're glad, but you hesitate over whether to give them your home address right away.
  • Talking for a long time doesn't mean you have to let someone get close — Talking every day can make it feel as though you know each other well. But online familiarity isn't the same as time spent checking someone's real-life actions and boundaries.
  • You can see someone's respect for your boundaries in how they respond — It tells you something important whether they wait when you suggest postponing the meeting or choosing a public place, or push you by making you feel guilty.
  • Before meeting, write down your boundary in one line — Try writing your standard first, such as, “I’m not ready to share my home address yet. I’ll only meet during the day in a busy public place.” Your own standard becomes clearer than their response.
  • If meeting someone makes you feel rushed, you can take another look — Postponing once won't erase all the conversations you've had. Checking whether they respect your pace and choice of place is the first step toward meeting in real life.

Stories by Suho

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