Quite a few friends of mine are out there in the virtual world and hunting for the correct person. Most are reasonably well in their work and have managed to run out of people to meet in their lives. Of course, it's possible to meet people every now and then, but these friends have come to find that there's a planet full of people available; and, and the cyberspace makes reaching out to them realistic. So they've gone ahead and begun experimenting with online dating. With the acceptance of this medium increasing, I figured I'd so some looking into the safety of this method of getting to meet people, and spoke with my friends about this. Some of the insights I managed to learn of are outlined below:
Online individuality - is your exclusive space private enough?
Don't display any more information than is absolutely necessary. The online world is filled with people who're out to maraud the unwary. It's important to have a nickname when you're active online, and never publish your home telephone number. Besides this, ensure that you create a free, online e-mail account that you can use exclusively for wooing online. You should refrain from handing out fiscal information online to any individual. The virtual environment is brimming with people who'd take massive advantage of information that would enable them to reach into your savings. So, keeping this in mind, you must never give away information that relates to the security of your financial accounts.
Getting to know the person - virtually
Use the chat and messaging features that are available on most online dating sites. Once you're registered, it's a simple matter to look into all the features available that are there to secure your identity. Investigate as deeply as you can, into the personality of the person you communicate with. Chalk out a set of questions you would require answers to before you would be ready to take any further steps. These would be questions that you wouldn't mind answering yourself, should you be asked. Ask the person about the picture posted, and if there isn't one, then you are in your right to request for the most recent picture of the person. The more pictures you can get your hands, the better off you are. This way, you'd be able to clear any doubts about the physical appearance of the person.
Taking the online relationship forward
One of the most important tools you'll come to rely on, is to trust your instinct. Every person who's self aware is capable of making a judgment that's based on instinct. Use your instinct to the hilt, and you'll be able to discard people you're disinterested in right away in this way. But, don't let your instinct let you put down your guard either. After you're reasonably sure that you're comfortable with the person you're communicating with, it would be essential for you to speak with him/her. Follow the same procedures for verbal communication as you would through online means like chat and e-mail. Do not reveal where you live, and do not provide any information that would allow someone to track your whereabouts. Get yourself a separate phone number that you can dedicate to your online dating. This should preferably be a mobile device, so that you may carry it around with you if you decide to meet the person you're communicating with.
Actually meeting with a eventual partner
If you're well and ready, for your first meeting (and any consequent meetings till you find yourself completely comfortable), ensure that your choice of location is a public place that has a reasonable number present at all times. Perhaps a coffee-shop or bistro would suffice, since these have a constant flow of people coming through. The first meeting may make you nervous, and having a crowd around in which to blend into always helps ease emotions. Finally, try and use the premium services on a reputable website. This is important since they provide numerous filtering services that will help you along with your search. These also provide the most tools that help you secure your identity.
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