There are many free dating websites today.  People can exchange pictures and get acquainted at their own pace.  Many are seeking romance and a future mate.  Some may only wish to find a friend or even a pen-pal with which to communicate their thoughts and emotions.

Select a free dating site that has a large database of prospects as you can find.  Then you have many choices in many areas.  Some want to meet folks around the world just to experience the cultural differences. If you want to go beyond the virtual world of the internet and meet face to face just be cautious at first.  You do not know what the persons personality is like or what they are actually looking for in you.  As you get acquainted you can meet in a public place, maybe even take a friend along for a sense of security.