As a guy, I can tell you how I approach things online.


I understand the hestitation of women about meeting "live" for the first time. I don't blame them.


However, women MUST understand that EHarmony is not the end, but just the beginning. Us guys are not here to be penpals for life.


That being said, when I ask to meet up, (and a lot of times its my MATCH that asks to meet first!), I always pick a place where I know she can be very comfortable. I almost always pick Caribou Coffee or Starbucks. Its an ideal place to meet, because:


1)There are always people coming and going, along with a couple Baristas always around.


2) The stores are always in a decently traffic'ed area, where you can feel safe.


3) The coffee date is great because if you two aren't hitting it off, you can always drink fast and bail. On the other hand, if you ARE hitting it off, its not like a restuarant where the hosts are always trying to chase you off. You two can sit there talking for hours without any problems.


4) I love the smell of coffee!