Over the last few years I've got very friendly with a woman I met online and we began making plans to meet. I didn't want any more hiding, so after much thought I took the decision to tell her everything first. She couldn't have been more positive, in fact she was kind enough to use words like 'admiration' and 'respect'. And she's keener to meet than ever.

Yes I know, it doesn't mean she won't decide that I'm not what she's looking for in a partner. But I am what she's looking for in a friend, and believe me that counts for a lot.