Free Internet Dating Advice - Be Safe Online

Dating online is certainly a fun activity to pass the time and maybe even find the man of you dreams. Nevertheless, it should not be said enough that online dating can be as dangerous as real dating. In real first dates, you make sure that you are protected by having friends know where you are and who you are with or by carrying a pepper spray at least. Online dating should be treated with similar care. You do not want to be scammed into something, or get your computer infected, or worse, to meet a stalker or a serial killer.

Just like meeting someone on the street or a cafe, you should be careful not to give too much information right away when you first chat with a person online. An exact address is not necessary when you talk with someone in a chatroom. People who join online dating services know this, and respect this too. So if someone you are chatting with for the first time pushes your for more details like a phone number, or the address of the place you work, politely end the conversation.

Of course, vulgarity is also a no-no and any sexual undertones during the first few chats should be regarded as negative. The administrator should know about this and you should be responsible enough to report this kind of abuse.

When you are new in an online dating website, it would be best to stick to using the features it offers. For instance, do not give out your personal email address just yet. You can use the chatroom and the personal message feature of the site instead. Although a public email address is alright (gmail or yahoo addresses) make sure to check the information that is available to the people in your mailing list before giving it to the person you are chatting with.

If you have decided to meet in person, always choose a very public area. like a populated restaurant and never have him pick you up or take you home yet. Reserve that for the following dates when you have already gotten to know him a little bit better.

Safety is a primary concern, whether you're dating online or for real; make sure that you keep yourself safe at all times.