Monday, July 5, 2010

Safety Tips For Online Dating

By Abel Charleston

The internet has quickly become an absolute necessity to live in the modern world. It has turned the planet into very small place indeed, and has enabled people to communicate in new ways. Talking, sharing and interacting with family and friends is possible anytime and anywhere.

The internet has also changed the way people date and start relationships in just a few short years. Many people have started great relationships from people they met online, and every year there are thousands of couples that get married. One main reason for online dating success is the safety it offers.

Before starting to date someone you meet online, learning a couple and basic rules will help keep yourself safe and away from unexpected problems. These tips can make the online experience fun, enjoyable and worry free.

Following your intuition is the most important thing you can do. We all have this natural psychological protection system, and we need to learn to trust it. If you feel that something isn't right, trust your instincts.

When you first contact someone online, you will most likely be either chatting or writing emails. Remember that you don't exactly know who you are talking to, and be careful not to reveal too much personal information.

Most online dating websites have an email system for their registered members, and this is a great and safe way to communicate with the people you are initially contacting.

Never give out your real email address or phone number or address to someone you just met online. Also, try and avoid giving out too many specifics about your schedule and daily patterns.

When the time comes to actually and physically meet someone, make sure it is in a public place. Anything from the food court in the mall to a park downtown, pick a place where you two can talk, yet in a place where there are other people nearby.

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