hi and welcomee... when I was a nwebie.. this.. board helpt me in every way.. here is were i found my Sir... good luck!...
from what i lived.. i would recomend you that if you think you find someone you fill confortable with etc.... set.. like.. 1 or 2 weeks... you beeing his or her sub... then after the 2 weeks.. talk about how you feel.. and then make a dessision.. that way you can get to know him/ her and yourself..
good luck