A snapshot, a few dozen instant messenges and commentary from a friend are all that I have. They aren't enough and are poor substitutes for actually spending time together. When we finally meet face to face will it feel as if we've always known each other? Will the conversation flow or will it feel akward and forced?

I don't know she thinks of me. I think she's wary. As for my thoughts toward her, I am intrigued. Part of me that wants to marry someone from a similar background as me. That way communication, the life blood of relationships, has fewer obstacles. While our families are seemingly very different we do have similar educational backgrounds. I get the impression that she isn't as cynikal about her past as I am about mine. That is, most likely, a good thing. Background is only one thing. Do I find her attractive? Yes. The picture I have isn't a great one but she looks like someone I'd enjoy looking at for a while. What about her personality? I don't know. We seem to connect well online but that is so very limited. She says she likes to laugh. I like to make people laugh.

That settles it. We're a perfect match. Let's get married. What's your last name again? Never mind it's going to change anyway. What? This is going to fast for you? I'm starting to freak you out? What do you mean I can't call you anymore? I think the restraining order was a bit over kill don't you? Lo? Baby?

Yeah, I know. I think too much sometimes. Just call me "Dana 'overly analytical' Burman"
Does saying the 'm' word so early in an aquaintanceship make one sound too desperate?

Next time we'll discuss how easiy my hopes rise and brutally they get smashed by women who value (or tolerate) my friendship but won't admit to themselves that they're attracted to me.