Online
dating safety is of the utmost importance. Although
an online dating services are actually safer than regular
dating because you have the opportunity to get to know
someone a lot better before actually meeting them in
person, you still need to proceed with some caution
and common sense. Below are a few online dating safety tips I have
composed to make your use of an online dating service
as safe and fun as possible.
Take things slow and steady - Get
to know the person you are interested in well before
you meet them face to face. Not only will this improve
your chances of finding someone you could spend the
rest of you life with, but it is also for safety reasons
a good idea.
Remain somewhat anonymous
- Granted you have a profile you most likely have
posted publicly, but you don't want to give out any
personal information IE: your address, phone number,
place of business, last name, or any other sensitive
information. Think before you divulge any information
about your self to any one you don't know.
Get a picture –
If possible get more than one picture. Not only is
it nice to put a face to the person you are communicating
with, but seeing a picture gives you an idea of their
characteristics, habits, and general appearance.
Talking on the phone
- should always come first. Remember caller ID is
very common now days, I would recommend a cell phone,
using a number blocking technique, or a calling card
at a local pay phone.
Look for warning signs
- Be weary if the person you are talking to is being
evasive or is inconsistent to the information in their
profile and/or what they have already told you. If
the person makes them selves seem to good to be true
or pushes things about themselves IE: repeating the
same information and almost concentrating on it.
Do not allow any one
- To pressure you into meeting them. If this person
is some one you actually want to meet knowing they
respect your feelings is pretty important. If they
at any time make you feel uncomfortable or you get
a feeling that isn't quite right stop talking to that
person immediately. It is always better to
be safe than sorry.
Granted we all have our own
limits - or idea of what is acceptable behavior
and what is not, but some things are just blatantly
obvious. If you feel that someone has crossed the
line with you notify a dating service employee. The
dating service is there to help you. Your safety is
important to them and they do not appreciate people
taking advantage or misusing their service.
When you decide to meet
– Meet in a busy public place that is mutually
comfortable. Use your own method of transportation.
Do not get into a car with someone you don't know.
Make sure a trusted person IE: a family member or
friend know when and where you are meeting and provide
a first and last name of the person you are meeting
along with their phone number. Also give this trusted
person an approximate time you will be back, you could
even check in with this trusted person at some point
in time during your meeting.
When you meet them
– Ask your self, Does this person seem to resemble
what they have told you? Do they intimidate you in
any way? If so leave immediately.
Trust your instincts and use your head.
Last but probably the most important
– USE YOUR HEAD! I can not
stress this enough. Use common sense and your gut
instinct. Never do anything you don't feel comfortable
doing or makes you feel like you are in danger.
Respect your self and your safety. Your are worth
it.
Well your just about ready to go find
that special someone, but first i recommend you
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