I had been on yahoo personals a year ago and had met a few very kind men, I moved from the coast after Katrina back here to California to be near my sister and son. She encouraged me and paid for another month on yahoo personals after seeing Jeff's profile, he lived 5 minutes away. I was afraid after being in failed marriages and a long term relationship. After messaging a few times via personals, we met for dinner at the nearby Chili's Reataurant. We both left that date longing for more,He literally swept me off my feet, He proposed to me on 12-03-06, and I said Yes. So yes online dating can be frightening, but just remember to meet in public places @ first, who knows, if you don't, you could me missing the one true person GOD put on this earth just for you, Jeff and I were one of the Lucky ones. Don't overlook the possibility of finally being truly happy with someone.