Online dating dos and don'ts | iwillfindyou.love dating

So you found a nice dating profile on iwillfindyou.love dating website and you thing she or he is a good match. But you're also aware of the fact that you need to be safe, whether online or, later, in person, aren't you?

Here are a few online dating dos and don'ts that will keep you safe.

It may be that you really like someone's dating profile, but what if you don't like that person when meeting face to face? Instead, only give away your email or telephone number to someone you are sure want to meet again.

Tell your friends or family about your date

When meeting someone from online dating website, you don't know who the person is. Therefore it is vital to let your friends where and when you are going and whom you are meeting.

Meet in a public place

This one is obvious. Meet the person in a public place, such as coffee shop, library, gallery but not at your or their place or in the middle of nowhere.

Do not leave your drink or meal unattended

Again, for obvious reasons, do not leave your drink or food unattended for even short period of time.

Frequently asked questions

Should I share my phone number or address early when talking to someone online?

Hold off until you're confident you'd like to meet the person again. It's fine to like someone's profile, but that doesn't mean sharing personal contact details right away is necessary or safe.

Should you tell someone where you're going on an online date?

Yes, always. Let a friend or family member know who you're meeting, where, and roughly when you expect to be back. This is one of the simplest and most effective safety steps in online dating.

Why is meeting in a public place important for a first date?

Meeting somewhere public — a coffee shop, library, or gallery, rather than your home, their home, or somewhere quiet — gives you an easy way to leave and keeps the first meeting low-risk while you're still getting to know someone new.

Why shouldn't you leave your drink unattended on a date?

Leaving a drink or meal unattended, even briefly, creates an opportunity for it to be tampered with. It's a simple precaution worth taking on every date, regardless of how well the date is going or how much you trust the other person.