I'm freaking out!!!
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I'm freaking out!!!
| Wed, 09-06-2006 - 8:43pm |
Hey all!!
I have a myspace account that I use only for networking for my business. I never intended on meeting any guys on myspace. Well, I've met a guy. He seems to be pretty normal. So, we've been emailing each other back and forth for the past several days. Today, he offered me his number. I knew that I wasn't going to call him, so I asked a friend how soon was too soon to give him my number. She said, "just go with your gut." She said that she see's nothing wrong with giving him my CELL phone number because it can't be traced. I did that, and he called me. The conversation went very well. However, the connection was bad, so I called him from my home phone number, thinking that my number was unlisted (I just switched phone services and requested an unlisted number). MY NUMBER'S NOT UNLISTED!!!! The guy was like, "is this your home number??" Now this guy, a total stranger, has my home phone number!! He can probably find out where I live. I don't know what to do. What if he is a psychopath?? I'm a bit scared now. Has this ever happened to anyone out there??
I have a myspace account that I use only for networking for my business. I never intended on meeting any guys on myspace. Well, I've met a guy. He seems to be pretty normal. So, we've been emailing each other back and forth for the past several days. Today, he offered me his number. I knew that I wasn't going to call him, so I asked a friend how soon was too soon to give him my number. She said, "just go with your gut." She said that she see's nothing wrong with giving him my CELL phone number because it can't be traced. I did that, and he called me. The conversation went very well. However, the connection was bad, so I called him from my home phone number, thinking that my number was unlisted (I just switched phone services and requested an unlisted number). MY NUMBER'S NOT UNLISTED!!!! The guy was like, "is this your home number??" Now this guy, a total stranger, has my home phone number!! He can probably find out where I live. I don't know what to do. What if he is a psychopath?? I'm a bit scared now. Has this ever happened to anyone out there??

Honestly, I don't think you need to freak out. Yes, there are some crazy people out there, but a majority of them are not. I think you are making a lot of assumptions thinking he's going to start stalking you just because he knows where you live.
I am a firm believer in trusting your instincts. If there have been no red flags up until this point, I think you should give him the benefit of the doubt. Definitely meet in a public place the first time and be safe- but don't go into it being completely paranoid. I met my boyfriend on MySpace- so it's possible for these things to work out :).
Good luck!
Erica