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Dating safety tips
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Sharon O'Brien
http://www.new-dating.com/search.php
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Online dating can be fun and rewarding, but be cautious
Online dating is very popular, and why not? Once you leave high school or college it’s not easy to find a group of people who share your age group, interests, spiritual beliefs…and your desire to connect for companionship, fun and love.
While online dating can be very rewarding, it’s important to be cautious. Here are a few steps you can take to increase your online dating safety.
Whether you meet someone in a chat room or through an online dating service, the first rule of online dating is:
Take it slowly.
You might think you know the person because you have been chatting online or corresponding via email, but remember to use common sense when you decide to connect in person with an online dating pal. Many people who visit Internet dating sites are not completely honest. Although I advise you to be honest, please realize that others might stretch the truth a little (or a lot).
Keep in mind, though, that no online dating Web site is perfect. You future mate might be somewhere on the Internet, but go slowly, use common sense, and always be at least a little suspicious.
Guard Your Anonymity. Be sure not to include your last name, address, workplace, phone number, or any other identifying information when corresponding online.
Ask for a Photo. Appearance can help you determine whether the person is someone with whom you want to correspond. Most online dating sites enable you to post a picture if you like.
If the person doesn't send a photo and makes excuses, stop corresponding with them.
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Sharon O'Brien
http://www.new-dating.com/search.php
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