Online dating generally is very safe because it lets you get to know other people anonymously first, before taking the step of meeting them in person. This makes most people feel more comfortable and also allows you to pace yourself and be selective ( which you should be ).
However, there are some basic safety rules for online dating that one should observe before giving out contact information to a relative stranger or arranging to meet them.
12 tips to dating safer:
- At least for the first date, arrange to meet out at a public place ( where there are lots of other people around ), and don't arrange to be picked up - your date shouldn't know your home address yet.
- Alcohol affects your judgment and also lessons your inhibitions. Try to avoid alcohol altogether on your first date.
- When drinking ( not just alcohol ) keep your drinks in sight at ALL times ( from pooring to completion ) and don’t leave your drinks unattended. Bottled drinks ( with lids ) are better than drinks in glasses.
- Go dutch, and pay half. It may be respectful for the man to offer to pay, unfortunately, some men ruin the gesture by expecting something in return. Therefore it may not be a bad idea for you to go dutch. Pay half the bill so that you won't feel under any obligation to "return" the favour.
- Don't assume that a man is safe. It's important never to let your guard down when on the first date, no matter how much of a gentlemen or safe he may seem.
- Avoid secluded areas. Remember to stay in public places where there are lots of other people, and leave the romantic picnic in the park for a later date.
- If something doesn't feel right then it probably isn't, leave immediately.
- Don't be shy, if there is something important that you want to know - just ask. Make sure you are both after the same kind of relationship before you meet.
- Always let someone else know where you're going, and tell them as much information as possible about the person you are going to meet
- Never feel pressured to meet someone.
- Don't give your home phone number or home address ( as mentioned above ) and its also best not to reveal your work address. Stay anonymnous. If you don't want to give out your number, get theirs, and when you call, hide your number ( check your phone provider for info ).
- Hopefully the guys of the site have read all this, so if a guy suggests anything that goes against these suggestions your alarm bells should be ringing.
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