Kent, no one can create the perfect partner-to-be. Most of us now have at least a little bit of baggage or even quite a lot. But when you REALLY feel something for someone, I don't think you should ignore it. I do however think you should take it very, very slowly.

But to stand away from someone you have a really feeling for seems like a waste.

Somethings are meant to be and a lot of things seem meant to happen for a reason.

Good luck. Maybe give it a chance but give it plenty of time too by taking it very slowly.