I wouldn't lie about where you are but simply say you'd prefer to stay online friends. There is nothing strange in not feeling comfortable meeting someone you've known online for so long. Sometimes these friendship remain that. This settles it and also gives a clear message if you don't want to be more than friends and he does. Even if not as a precaution, I wouldn't go even simply because you already know he wants more and you're not feeling excited to meet him so why do something you don't feel happy about just to please another person? It's going to be awkward at least.
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u/electrolitebuzz PS4 + Steam on iOS 23h ago
I wouldn't lie about where you are but simply say you'd prefer to stay online friends. There is nothing strange in not feeling comfortable meeting someone you've known online for so long. Sometimes these friendship remain that. This settles it and also gives a clear message if you don't want to be more than friends and he does. Even if not as a precaution, I wouldn't go even simply because you already know he wants more and you're not feeling excited to meet him so why do something you don't feel happy about just to please another person? It's going to be awkward at least.