Internet dating safety has been the topic of heated discussions lately.
Certain state legislatures are pushing draft bills that will make background checks mandatory for online dating sites.
However, these efforts aimed at the security of single women out there, remain fruitless so far.
Online dating safety ultimately remains your own responsibility.
Here are some tips that will help you protect yourself from potential dating disasters.
1.
Make sure you are using a reputable dating site.
Sites that have long history, good reputation, large membership and many success stories will certainly give you better chances of success.
Also make sure you are using a paid site.
Paid sites offer you access to higher quality singles that are serious about finding a partner.
With that being said, do not assume that all people on the reputable sites are genuine and honest.
Dating sites do not perform background checks and this leaves a lot of uncertainty about the true identity of people that you meet.
2.
Take your time and don't rush into a new relationship.
Maybe you've been single for a while and are craving attention.
Maybe you are recovering from a divorce or a recent break up and are ready to jump on the first rebound relationship.
Whatever you situation is, do not rush things.
Everyone can put their best foot forward in the first e-mails and mislead you about their true character.
Get to know the person first.
Talk to him over the phone for a while.
Let the relationship develop until you are completely comfortable with each other.
3.
Once you decide to meet in person...
be extra cautious.
Never let your date pick you up from your house.
Use your own transportation.
Let friends and family know where you are and ask them to check up on you during the date.
If there is no attraction or you find his behavior odd, simply leave on some fabricated excuse.
Forget courtesy-there is no need to sit through a dating ordeal.
Ultimately Internet dating safety remains your own responsibility and you should not underestimate the potential dangers out there.
Background check your date and know who you are going to meet.
After all you wouldn't let a complete stranger in your house.
Then why let him in your heart and life.