In new relationship, what am I getting myself into?

Submitted by Jessica (United States), Nov 28, 2012 at 14:03

I have recently started seeing a Muslim man, originally from Morocco. He has lived in the States for three years and has a full time job. I did meet him online on a dating website. He lives about 30 minutes away. We talked online for a couple of weeks before we decided to meet in person. Met in person & had a great conversation. Enjoyed our first date and continued to talk to him via texts & phone calls over the next week.

We decided to see each other again and although I hate to admit it, I slept with him on our second date. That's not all that happened. We went out to eat, went to a movie, went out for coffee & talked for hours. He has stayed in touch all week with phone calls & texts. My mom has been sick this week and he always asks about her. He's already here so I dont think he's using me for a green card or anything like that. I havent seen any warning signs so far, I'm not even a year older than him. I am a little overweight but think I look pretty good. We share a passion for music & I work in the field. He says that's what initially interested him about me. I'm just wondering if these relationships are ever legit. Am I fooling myself that this could be something decent? I'm not too far gone to get out but I've seen nothing to be worried about so far. Maybe it hasnt been long enough and I'm under no illusion that I may have found the only decent man but I would like to hear from anyone who's relationship worked. Or you guys set me straight.......

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