We have all heard the story on the news about a person who decided to meet up with another individual they had chatted with online, and never returned home. These occurrences are abnormal when it comes to online dating, but here are a few tips to make sure that your online dating experience is fun and safe.



Make sure to trust your instinct. If you have a gut feeling that something may not be right about the other person, stick with your instinct. You should always feeling comfortable with whoever you are chatting. If someone is abusive, block them immediately. There are plenty of other personal ads to look through, so take your time and view a good number of them.

Before agreeing to a date, make sure you know as much as possible. Never publish your phone number or email address in personal ads. Additionally, don't provide your home or work address to anyone you have not met. Don't allow yourself to be talked into anything…you are the one in charge!

Take your time to get to know someone…don't feel rushed. A patient person will be happy to wait until you are ready to meet. Chat on the phone for a while before arranging a date to get to know each other.

I trust that what you've read so far has been informative. The following section should go a long way toward clearing up any uncertainty that may remain.

When it comes to the actual date, there are a few things to keep in mind. Always meet in a public place that is well known and convenient to you. You will want to tell a friend where you are going and who you are meeting. Always carry a cell phone on a date, and if possible, phone your friend during the date to confirm that everything is fine. Try to meet at lunchtime, which are convenient, and have a time limit. Make your own travel arrangements. Don't accept a ride home on the first date or reveal your

address. Keep the date to a time limit so that you have an ‘exit' point. This way, if you're feeling uncomfortable, you can politely leave.

Dating Do's and Don'ts

We've all been on a date before and wondered whether or not you should or should not do or say something. As much as we would like to deny it, there are some unwritten dating ‘rules' that everyone should follow…which will make everyone, male and female, much more comfortable and content with a date. First, there are some things everyone should do on dates. There is the obvious first impression. Try to look your best and be punctual. No one wants to date an irresponsible slob. To go the other

way, flatter and compliment your date on the way they look and the things they wear. People tend to put in a lot of effort for a date, so being told that they look nice is always good to hear.

Have fun when dating. Be interested and interesting. Make sure to tell someone if you are not interested in dating them again. Being lied to and hopes kept alive is an evil and malicious act. If you don't want to see them again, let them know that in the nicest possible way you can. Date the type of people you like and are attracted to, whatever your friends may say. Stay positive even when dates don't end well. You will meet some nice people and probably make some good contacts.

Dating is a creative diversion, it requires concentration and energy so when you are dating keep some plans in the forefront of your mind and allow dating to take you to places you always wanted to visit within your own city.

Make dating happen for yourself. People will not come and ring your bell from nowhere. Dating requires positive action so go out there and meet people, as many people as you can. Practice your chat and flirting on shop workers, bar attendants, anywhere and everywhere. Being nice to people is very sexy and great fun.

Surround yourself with positive like minded people who are also dating. Think about the girls from Sex and the City and how they assist each other in dating and matters of romance. Negative friends who don't condone the dating scene or don't understand it will only help lower your own expectations and make you feel negative.

The day will come when you can use something you read about here to have a beneficial impact. Then you'll be glad you took the time to learn more about success with women .