Wow. I think its really weird that SHE is going all the way to London, leaving her children while she is away, to meet this man ALONE. I would be scared to DEATH to meet some guy alone, even if there weren't children in the picture.
It would be different if he were coming to see her, and that she would have family or friends present during the first meeting...just in case. I think its very normal to get to know/meet people online these days, and 'usually', you can tell if there's something fishy about a person or not...but going all the way across the globe to meet a guy? It should be him coming, and she should have someone with her when they meet. Its different for a 'guy' to make the trip...because women are more vulnerable to danger. If she met him where she lives, she could easily have people she trusts WITH her at the time. Her going all by herself...leaving her children...That just seems a bit too creepy. I know that I can usually 'feel' what type of person someone is online, and I'm quite positive I'm right in my feelings, but still...first meeting with a GUY should not be alone. It could possibly be dangerous...possibly. I hope she thinks about things before taking the step. God forbid...if anything goes wrong, she would be FAR from home...FAR. What would she do? She has children in her life. I'm not sure how a mother would have the heart to leave her kids behind, and go to meet some guy on her own, without someone close going with her. I don't think you are being a hypocrite. Things were different for you. You met in a much safer situation. Lots of people meet their spouse online. You just need to do it RIGHT...be aware and careful, and meet with family/friends present, AND, do research ahead of time...like contact his friends/family to get to know more about him. Your friend's situation seems rather upsetting.
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