If one decides to try online dating, here are few advices one must remember along the way.
Take it slow There are a lot of nice people online but there are also some bad people who just take advantage of others. Looking out for inconsistencies is a good idea if you want to be sure whether or not the person you are talking to is for real or is just playing games. It is best for you to stop and move on if ever at any instance you feel any doubt or something wrong.
Never give out personals You have no idea who this person can be and for that reason, you should never give out any personal information such as real email address, contact numbers, or even your last name. If you happen to be corresponding with a person who keeps on pressuring this issue, then what you need to do is stop making contact with this person.
Should you ask for a photo? Some people say that it doesn't matter what's on the outside and what counts is what's in the inside. However, the fact is physical appearance does matter. It is best to ask for a photo in order to make sure that the person this is the person you are talking to online. For security reasons, it will be best not just one picture but in various settings. If this person is not able to do this, then one should also stop making contact with this person. Make sure to proceed in caution It will take more than just one night to earn the trust of people. By taking some time to know more about this person, one will be able to see if this can on any further or be better off meeting someone else.
Meeting only when ready Even if a certain level of trust has been established, it is best to only decide to meet when one is ready. Just like when you are meeting someone for the first time, you should take it slow.
Choosing a public area Before you meet this person, the best thing to do is tell your friends and family where you are going. In the interest of safety and security, another good idea is to meet is to meet in a public place. If there are many people that are around, the safer it will be in case the date does not workout.
The experience of meeting someone online may be a little different than meeting someone new through friends. The similarities in both situations are; it takes time to know a person and there is nothing wrong being too careful especially with matters of the heart.
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