How to be Safe Dating Online

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Although it’s still dating, online daters still need to be just as careful when looking for that significant other. There is a balance that you will need to strike between your safety and your dating life. Here are some tips to guide you in staying safe.

1. Start by being smart about your online emails and instant messaging. Communicating via an online dating service is meant to give you a way to find out more about the other person. However, you shouldn’t give away all of your personal information before you have a good feel for whether the other person is safe. For starters, use a creative for your online username and not your real name.

2. Try to initially keep your emotions in check. Someone may seem great at first, but don’t rush to meet them. You may want to set yourself a period of time before you actually meet someone new in person.

3. When you do end up going on a date, go somewhere reasonably crowded, and let some of your friends know where you’re headed and when you expect to get back.

4. Consider too the possibility that your date may be in it primarily for sex. Consider whether that’s something you’re willing to get into. Don’t get caught in a situation where the other person may be pushing the issue.

5. If you choose to talk on the phone with a potential match, give them your cell phone number rather than your home number. Home numbers can be looked up through reverse phone directories and your address is easy to find this way. Cell phones can help you protect your identity a bit more securely.

6. For that first date or first dates, drive individually and go somewhere public and not too secluded.

7. Take it slow. Take your time and really get to know someone before offering up information that could put you at risk.

8. Do not hand out your address and keep alcohol to a minimum if you drink at all.

9. Remember that your first impressions are not going to be completely accurate. This is especially true on 1st dates when most people put their best face forward.

Sure, most folks on the online dating services are just like you. They want romance, and they are hoping that they will meet someone special. But of course, one bad apple will spoil your experience horribly for you. Most of your potential matches will be harmless people and it is so easy to convince yourself that your online dating safety isn’t as important as meeting this wonderful person in real life. Stay safe out there!

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