Communication.... ah yes, we can talk!

One of the main questions that I have found myself asking is when it comes to on-line dating, what do you do after you have met someone?  If you are unsure as to how things went for both of you, not just yourself, is it okay to continue to talk to other members?  Is it okay to show an interest in other members to potentially start up a conversation?  What are the rules here?

Although I had a great time talking and then meeting Shawn, I really don't know where we stand, what I do know is that I consider him a friend at this point.  If things should progress, then it will on it's own, nothing needing pressure over.  But in the realm of things, I really don't think I am prepared to get into a committed relationship with anyone right now, I don't know that I even want to at this point.

There hasn't been any discussion between Shawn and myself about going beyond getting to know each other better for now and I am quite content with that.  We are going to be spending some time together next week, so that will be a nice thing to look forward to.

As for the dating site, during the time when Shawn and I were in discussions to meet, I did hide my profile and I did inform those others that I had been speaking to that I was going to be meeting with someone.  Surprisingly, there was no animosity or negative words sent my direction, in fact they actually wished me luck and one gave me his number in case I had an issue and needed help, he too lives in Phoenix.

So now, I have since put my profile back up and resumed talks with the same guys.  After answering their questions on how everything went, we are back to our same conversation levels, it's really nice and according to them, it is okay to continue talking with others, it's okay to continue meeting with others until you find that one person you are seeking.

So, for now I guess I am a bit more comfortable with what I am doing, but I still wish I knew for sure what the rules of on-line dating were...