ONLINE DATING TIPS: Yeah, you got yourself a date! But is it really safe?

Posted: Jan 26, 2010 |Comments: 0 |

All that time spent in chatrooms finally paid off and you got a date with a nice guy. But is the man you’re meeting really nice? Though you might be excited with the idea of meeting your online date face to face for the first time, it’s always good to take some precautions when going out with someone you only met online. I know love is a good cause, but are you really willing to risk your life in your search for it?

First of all, you should never set the date at home. It doesn’t matter if it’s your home of if it’s your date’s home. You should always go for a public place, with lots of people around. If anything goes wrong, other people may help you or even call the cops. Just don’t take the risk of being alone with a man you only met on the internet. You could be mugged, or worse.

Always respect your date. You could not be exactly what your date expected, and things may not go the way you intended. But putting pressure on the other person, just because you think there’s some kind of obligation between you, is not a going to get you a second chance. And if for some reason you feel disrespected by your date, just end the night and go back home. It’s way better than waiting till things get out of hand.

Try to stay away from alcohol as much as possible. Alcohol affects your judgement and lessens your inhibitions. If you get drunk, you may find yourself doing some silly or unpleasant things, and that wouldn’t cause a good impression. And if both of you get drunk, you might find yourselves doing things you’ll regret for the rest of your lives. You could even wake up married!


Remember to tell a few people where you’re going and who you’ll be going out with. Going with a friend is also a good idea. Your friend will see the person you’re meeting and will be able to identify your date, if needed. If you decide to go alone, ask someone to call you and check on you once in a while. And no matter what happens, try to stick to your original plans.

Always trust your instinct. If something does not feel right, it probably isn’t right. Never let your guard down with someone you never met before. You should never assume someone is really okay and safe until you have really known more about that person. It doesn’t matter if your date claims to be religious or respectful. Words can be deceiving, so you should wait and judge things by yourself.

If you enjoy yourself on the first date, you’ll probably want a second one. End it in a public place and exchange cell phone numbers. Remember it’s your first date, and that it’s not yet the time to exchange personal data, like addresses or home phone numbers. That kind of information can be used against you in many ways. I don’t know if your mama told you, but there really are some very mean people out there in the world. Just set up a second date and pick up from there.

After a few dates, if you’re having fun and if the chemistry feels good, you can start considering the possibility of starting a serious relationship. Talk things up properly, in a way that the experience will be good for the both of you.

Dating safely is very important. In the initial stages of dating and online dating, you are still getting to know this guy you know very little about. By creating a safe environment to know the person, you’re creating a better situation for yourself.

One last tip: always have some “protection” on you. If things get really hot and it becomes evident that sex will be a part of the equation, it’s always good to make sure you won’t get some kind of STD. And, of course, you’re probably not considering having a baby anytime soon. So take care of your safety, in every aspect.

Online dating is fun but not everyone is who he says he is so take precautions, in this case it also better to be safe than sorry. Once you know he is for real you can call of the back up party but please be careful when you do go out.

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