So as many of you know, I met my wonderful husband on Eharmony. Now, I didn't really like the idea of online dating. Sadly though, in todays busy world it is hard to meet someone. I wanted to post a few safety tips for online dating. I recently encountered someone who did pretty much everything wrong on a first time online date. So, my rules go as follows:
1.) Pick a public place. Always pick a place to meet that has plenty of people. If the person you are meeting tries to do anything, there will be plenty of witnesses.
2.) Drive your own vehicle. Do not, I repeat DO NOT, get in a vehicle with someone you don't know. Especially if you are just meeting the person for the first time. My rule is to wait 5 dates before you get into a car with your date. Anyone can manipulate a vehicle so the doors lock and don't let you out, you have no control over where the person is driving, and you can easily be taken advantage of.
3.) Tell someone all the info. Before you go on your date make sure you tell someone where you will be, times, and give them the persons information and photo that you are seeing. This way if something does perchance happen to you, the Police know where to start looking. As hopeful as everyone is on their first date that nothing goes wrong, often times things can.
4.) Have a friend check in on you. Have a friend check in on you during your date. If the date isn't going as planned let your friend know with a secret code so that they can call the authorities if your date doesn't let you leave (hopefully you're still in a public place so that shouldn't be a problem).
If you follow these rules then you should have a safe and wonderful date. (Unless the person you are meeting a jerk, then good luck! ;-p)
