- Always trust your instinct -- after all, it's gotten you this far in life already
- Take your time and look at lots of different profiles to get a feel for what kind of person you want
- Never publish your phone number or email address
- Don't take anything at face value -- it's easy to lie online, and many people do
- Ask lots of questions when chatting with your potential mates
- Make sure you feel comfortable with whoever you are chatting with, at all times
- If someone is abusive or rude, block them immediately
- Don't give your home or work address to anyone you have not met in person
- Before agreeing to a date, make sure you know as much about the other person as possible
- Don't allow yourself to be talked into anything -- you're the one in charge
- Take your time to get to know someone -- don't be rushed
- A patient person will be happy to wait until you are ready to meet
- Make sure anyone you're talking to is willing to provide photos and information about himself or herself
- Ask your date to leave a message on your voicemail beforehand, if possible
- Chat on the phone for a while before arranging a date
- Always meet in a well-lit public place
- Always tell a good friend where you are going and who you're meeting
- If possible, step away and call a friend during the date to confirm that everything is ok
- Always carry a cell phone on a date
- Schedule lunch dates -- they're convenient and they have a time limit
- Always make your own travel arrangements to/from a first date
- Do not accept a ride home on the first date or reveal your address
- If you're traveling far, always make and confirm your own hotel arrangements
- Make sure you have as much information about your date as possible
- Keep your first date to a specified time limit so you always have an "exit" point
- Never feel like you owe it to someone to meet them -- you don't!
Safe Dating Advice
Safe Dating Advice
These dating tips for meeting single men and women online will help you enjoy meeting new people — and perhaps find the love of your life! If a love relationship is your goal, you’ve come to the right place.
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