Halloween Dating Safety - Trick Or Treat?

Halloween is made for going out and the party scene will be jumping. So, ladies, pull out your best ideas to create a fabulous costume. Then keep these tips in mind so you will have a wonderful time when you plan your fantastic night on the town.

The cool thing about Halloween is that for one night, you can step out of your everyday world into a fantasy world. This can be a lot of fun; and best done with a clear head and common sense.

Think of the rules you had as a kid to keep you safe when you went out for trick-or-treating. Then update them for the adult you are now and you have the idea.

• About that fabulous costume. Have fun and enjoy, but make sure you can move freely and see clearly out of your mask--particularly if stilettos and a tight skirt are part of the attire.

• Trick-or-treat in groups. As a kid your parents insisted that you do not go out alone. You probably went out with Mom or Dad at first. Then later on, it was you and the siblings, or maybe some carefully chosen friends. The same principle applies here: safety in numbers with a group of your coolest buds in fabulous costumes and you get the idea. It is not only cheaper to split cab fares and the gas but it is fun!

• If you want to accept a drink from that cute vampire, take a stroll to the bar to watch the drink being prepared. You do not want your drink to include any unwelcome Halloween surprises.

In fact, you will have a better time (and feel much, much better the next day) if you do not overdo the drinking or imbibe exotic and unfamiliar mixtures.