I’m the male member who asked about dating by email.

A confused man in his 60s Thank you. Since you said this wasn’t a question but a word of thanks, I wasn’t sure whether it was appropriate to post a reply, but I hope you’ll forgive me. As an aside, in my case, no allowance has been involved at all while we’ve been exchanging emails. She says she enjoys our conversations, and that alone is why we’ve continued. If the woman you’re corresponding with feels that spending time together without an allowance is a waste of time, there’s a good chance she may ask to meet in person fairly soon. So I think it’s important to read her profile carefully before considering making an offer. And when you do approach her, you might say something like, “Because of the impact of COVID and other factors, I may not be able to meet you right away, but I don’t want to miss this opportunity to get to know you.” The key is to approach her while showing even greater consideration for her feelings. Wishing you a wonderful encounter!