There is no doubt that through online dating you can be in touch with some great people
and you may just end up finding your Prince Charming or Dream Girl as the case may be.
However, online dating is not without its risks. This is why I have put together these
online dating safety tips which will help you to have a fun experience, while keeping
yourself out of harms way.
There is no doubt that through online dating you can be in touch with some great people
and you may just end up finding your Prince Charming or Dream Girl as the case may be.
However, online dating is not without its risks. This is why I have put together these
online dating safety tips which will help you to have a fun experience, while keeping
yourself out of harms way.
1. Your safety lesson in online dating starts from your profile
itself. Make sure not to reveal exact personal details such as your real name, telephone
numbers, street addresses etc in your profile for everyone to see.It is wise and safe to
communicate with other daters only through the message system that is available on the
sites for the fist few weeks. This personal messaging system keeps your name and contact
details anonymous and allows you time to get to know the other person without revealing
your true identity. Once you feel you know someone well enough, you can then disclose your
personal details and also set up a date. And in case you do end up communicating with
someone who turns out to be a creep (Sad this that they are unfortunately unavoidable),
your real identity will be protected. Begin by communicating solely by email, then look for
odd behavior or inconsistencies. The person at the other end may not be who or what he says
he is. Trust your instincts. If anything makes you uncomfortable, walk away for your safety
and protection
2. Once you do set up a date with an online friend, always ensure that you do not ask them to come over to your home on the first date itself. No, and do not have them pick you up at home. Instead, arrange to meet up at a designated spot3. If you have a friend who is also into online dating,why not get together with your friend and have a double date? This way, you won't be alone when you meet your online friend, and you will also have someone to get away with in case your date turns out to be a bore. Do not drink alcohol on your first date.
If you must, make sure you have just a couple of drinks and no more,Refrain from drinking
excessively, as it could weaken your ability to make good decisions. Ask the waiter or the
bar tender to serve you. If you have left the drink for any reason, perhaps to visit the
rest room, do not have the same drink when you do return.
5. Never everagree to have your first date in a private or secluded spot. You may think that this is
very basic advice, but you'll be amazed (perhaps shocked!) to know that countless people
still make this mistake and end up in prospectively dangerous situations. pick an open and
public place for your date; say a restaurant, the park, etc. If you do decide to go to
another place with your date, do not get into the car with them. Take your own vehicle or
ask a friend to take you there.If you plan to fly in from another city, arrange for your
own car and hotel room. Do not make known the name of your hotel and never allow your date
to make arrangements for you. Get a rental car at the airport and drive directly to your
hotel. Always call your date from the hotel. You can also check out the location you both
agreed to meet at ahead of time to see exactly where it is and to get more familiar with an
area . If the location seems inappropriate or unsafe, go back to your hotel. Try to contact
your date at that location or leave a message on an answering machine. Always make sure a
friend or family member knows your plans and has your contact information. And carry a cell
phone at all times.
Never do anything you feel unsure about. Yes, all this may seem like too
much trouble, but better to be safe than sorry!
6. Before you leave for your date,
make sure a friend or relative knows where you are going and when to expect you back. If
something untoward does happen, you at least know that someone will be out looking for you.
Certainly, by keeping these online dating safety tips in mind, you can rest easy that you
are doing all you can to protect yourself. And with that worry off your mind, you are free
to go out and have a whale of a time with your new online date!
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