Online Dating Safety Tips

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Although online dating used to be something that some people considered a last act of desperation, in recent years it has become something different. It has simply become another way that people attempt to meet somebody special, only without the step of planning a date and going to a public location before talking to them.

Because millions of people around the world are joining in, there are online dating sites for just about every subject possible. If a person wants to meet somebody based on their religious beliefs, there are several sites out there to choose from. If a person only wants to date somebody that likes animals or enjoys speaking a foreign language, there are dating sites on the Internet that deal with those subjects, as well. To an individual just getting started in the business of online dating, it can feel overwhelming. No matter what specific demographic the site caters to, however, there is a universal list of safety measures usually mentioned on the site.

COMMON ONLINE DATING SAFETY TIPS

* When meeting an online friend for the first time, the area for the meeting should be in a public location that has a lot of traffic, such as a restaurant or cinema. This will add a sense of security and make sure that nobody feels vulnerable and exposed. Taking a friend along is a good way to add confidence and allow for less tension. If a friend cannot come along, having a phone nearby to go to for help is recommended.

* Nobody should give personal information away early in the relationship. Listing a personal address and phone number in the very first message sent to the potential date is asking for trouble. The person should wait until they know their new friend better, are comfortable with them and have an idea of what they are like. To do otherwise is a poor decision, and could lead to stalking, identity theft or worse.

* Assumptions should be avoided when it comes to online dating. Just because a person notes in their profile that they are young and in university, that does not mean that they are not middle aged. Just because their picture is of a clean looking and confident person, that does not mean that the picture is actually them. Although trust is important when it comes to dating, a person cannot know the full truth until they meet their new friend in the flesh. This is why the tips above are so important.

SO, IS ONLINE DATING DANGEROUS?

It is very possible to be scammed and injured when it comes to online dating. Some people are dangerous and some are actually honest. At the same time, a person could meet people of such calibre simply by walking around their neighbourhood or going to the gym. There are risks with online dating and offline dating, no matter where a person is in life. For this reason, everybody should use the same safety precautions, even if they doubt there will be any problems.

Recommended books (downloadable pdfs):

David Deangelo - Double Your Dating Affirmations
Abbas Abedi - 5 Steps To Online Dating Success
Brian Caniglia - Online Dating Secrets

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