I recommend you not watch it. My opinion about SAO.. well.. I can say I don't really like it.
I found the romance between Kirito and Asuna was rushed. And Kirito is a Gary Stu (lol)
Some people call it, "The Twilight of Anime" for some reason.
I totally agree with your opinion of SAO. I felt that the storyline could have been so much better. By episode 10, I was annoyed by having the Kirito and Asuna romance thrusted upon me and I just wanted some freaking action. Urgh.