There are a lot of online dating sites where you can meet a variety of people. In deciding who you would like to date, it is important that you establish a connection and a comfort level before meeting them in person. This process should be gradual.
One of the first things you could find out about a potential date are their likes and dislikes. Sometimes knowing those can weed someone out fast before you go to the next step of meeting them in person. For example if you have children and they dislike children, you would probably be wasting your time in pursuing them. What if they are allergic to cats? Would you be willing to get rid of your cat so you could date them? Finding out likes and dislikes can mean more than is on the surface.
Depending on how you have established the relationship online you may decide it’s time to meet in person. Getting to know the other person should continue to be be a gradual process just like it was online. You should take your time and not rush into a deeper relationship, even if things seem right.
Too many people meet someone online, then meet them in person and are overly anxious to get into a relationship. This can backfire in many ways. The relationship may or may not move forward from a friendship into a meaningful relationship. You need to get a good feel of the other person and find out specifically what they are seeking and if it is compatible with what you are seeking.
Save yourself some heartache and proceed slowly and let getting to know someone be a gradual process. You just may have found your perfect match!