CONFESSION BOX: Taking that next step

I am a divorced mother aged 43 with a daughter of 19. I have been on my own for a few years and started to feel lonely.

My daughter is at university and has a wide circle of friends. I don't know where to meet people and she suggested I look online.

I was sceptical but decided to give it a go. I really enjoy speaking to other people and eventually I met a nice man.

I haven't actually met him in person but we have spoken a great deal online.

He is a couple of years older than me and has four children.

We speak every day and I have grown to like him. We know enough about each other to actually meet in person but he hasn't asked me yet.

Should I make the first move even with the possibility of rejection?

Not Sure, Mamelodi

Yes, I think you should invite him.

Often online dating is totally misleading. The photos are out of date and people take on a persona that they are not.

You might be rejected but at least you won't be wasting any more time. You can pick yourself up and look for someone who will be the right partner for you.

The longer you wait the harder it gets. Be careful when you meet someone in person that you have only spoken to online.

Make sure that you tell your family where you are meeting and meet in a public place.