<human>: Ok guys, so I could really use some advice on how to handle this situation as I have never really been in it. I met a girl on OKCupid about almost a month ago and we have been talking back and forth, texting, skyping, ect. She and I live about an hour away from each other and have been busy so a date has not happened yet.

Fast-Forward to this weekend where I decided to ask her (for better or for worse) to join me for an Employee Appreciation party my boss is having for my fellow co-workers and myself. My confusion comes at the point where I think "Ok, so how do I introduce this girl to my co-workers?" Do I just say "This is my friend,_____"? That seems like the right way to go but I don't want to give the impression that we are just friends or there is no romantic intent on my end. I also don't want to scare her off or offend her. I really like this girl and can see things continuing to the point of being more serious later down the road. However, it is too early to say anything for certain will happen.

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<bot>: Met a girl an hour away from me on OKCupid, talked for almost a month, asked her to accompany me to a party, don't know how/what to introduce her as to friends at party.