Going out of state to meet a guy??!

Gabrielle
So I started talking to this military guy like a few weeks ago and he is awesome! We actually started talking 2 years ago and then stopped and he joined the military and he messaged me randomly one day to catch up.  So my friend has friends in the area he is stationed and she's going in July so I figure why not go with and meet him and see how it goes? He seems to want a serious relationship.  The issue is I'm in panics what if he doesn't like me? What if he does how can I start a relationship with someone who doesn't live near me, that's a huge risk of wasting the few young years I have left.  I just am afraid on every level of this but it's not like I'm dating anyone here so I could do it.  I just want him to meet me and fall in love on sight and marry me and then I'll quit my job and move to him. That's my dream even though I know that won't happen.  How do I handle this situation?