1) Be conscious of all the personal information you reveal on your profile and in messages. This includes basics like your name and hometown, but also your job and your favorite hangouts.
2) Be careful about handing out your personal email and phone number. Never give away personal information too soon. It's not a bad idea to have an email account you only use for your potential dates. If your dates turn out skeevy, you can choose to never see them again--all the better if they don't know how to reach you.
3) It's safer to be a little skeptical of everyone you find. Are his profile pictures dated? Does he look older than he writes? Does his profile seem a little ridiculous to believe? It's easy to create a desired image through words. You have no access to their body language, their surroundings, their vibe. Be cautious.
4) Trust your instincts. This one may be the most important, but also not everyone is good at it. Seriously, trust the vibe you get from people--usually it's right. If you think he's holding back information or deceiving you in some way, you're probably right.
5) Meet people only when and if you feel comfortable. Don't ever feel pressured to meet someone because you should. Do it only if you want! There's no rule that says you have to give every guy a date.
6) If you do meet someone, remember he's basically a stranger. Meet in a public place preferably during the day. Someone should know where you are. I've had friends come WITH me, and sit at another table just to help me feel safer. This bit isn't necessary but I had an off feeling about the guy and my friends offered to hang out like 4 tables away.
More links: Match's Safety Tips for Dating, Safer Dates, Dating Safely
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I love the names you gave these poor pathetic - uh - these sexy wonderful men!!
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