The online
dating atmosphere is still considered “taboo” “risky” and
something many people are still scared to admit they do., Although, if
you think about it POF, MeetMe, Skout, OkCupid,and many of the others are not much different than actually using Facebook, Twitter,
or meeting a blind date that someone has set you up with.
Here are few tips to keep your Online Dating Safe, Fun, and
Non-Stressful
1. Make them tell you their name – If they cannot tell you
their real name, then chances are they have something to hide!
2. Have a photo trick – make them take a picture with an
object. Ask for a photo of them with a spoon on their nose, your name on
a piece of paper, or just anything random that they can’t fake.
3. Have a way to connect them to reality! Rather it
be a phone call, Facebook page, or something real in their life. I have
even went so far as calling guys work and asking for him before I would agree
to meet him….girl has to go on her gut instinct!
4. Have a back-up plan! Our gal Cinnamon was
out on a date last weekend, the dude was total bore and almost creepy.
She shot me a text and 5 minutes later we had an emergency illness she
had to rush off to!
5. Tell someone where you are going
and when you will be meeting your date. I know this sounds silly but
anytime Cinnamon or Jasmine heads out on a date I receive a
text with a picture of the date, where they are meeting, and a bit of information
on him.
6. Never tell them where you live!
I cannot imagine telling someone that I have never met where I
live.
7. Don’t be afraid to call the
shots. Guys and girls don’t get this! If you are asking the person
to meet tell them exactly where, when, and make it easy for them.
8. Be open-minded -
remember photos can be deceiving phone calls can sound different, so
remember when you are meeting someone they may not be exactly how you imagined
them.
9. The biggest FAIL I have found in online
dating is that people tend to plan out their future before they have ever met
me! If you are dreaming of what the future will hold you will be sadly
disappointed at the end of your first date. Take it slow, plan no future,
and just live life!
10. Don’t forget to be YOURSELF….I
have met people and they seem to have forgotten who they are and painted a
picture of themselves that is not! BE YOURSELF and BE REAL when you are
online dating. If you have kids and have been talking to the person for a
while, you may want to disclose you have kids! If you can’t drive,
because some oddball reason, then tell them, many people understand!
BE HONEST
Raven
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