{"id":19546,"date":"2020-01-23T09:58:23","date_gmt":"2020-01-23T17:58:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/datemixstaging.wpengine.com\/?p=19546"},"modified":"2021-05-31T08:22:25","modified_gmt":"2021-05-31T15:22:25","slug":"safe-dating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zoosk.com\/date-mix\/online-dating-tips\/safe-dating\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Tips to Stay Safe Dating and Still Have Fun"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Getting to know somebody new is exciting. But no matter how comfortable you feel with them, it\u2019s important to remain aware of the big picture and stay safe dating. When you meet up with someone you met online, regardless of how many promising messages you\u2019ve exchanged and how compatible you seem, you\u2019re essentially meeting a stranger you know very little about.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We don\u2019t want to scare you\u2014you can still have a great time! People meet online and start successful, long-term relationships every day. But it\u2019s important to remember that you don\u2019t know this person very well. And until you get to know them better and develop trust, it\u2019s important to be as safe as possible. Follow these tips to stay safe while dating and still enjoy yourself. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top Tips for Safe Dating<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Do some internet sleuthing <\/b><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    To google, or not to google? That is the question. The dating world is still a little torn on whether or not you should look up your date on social media before you meet them in person. On one hand, it feels strange to \u201cinternet stalk\u201d someone before you meet them. But on the other hand, as more and more dating apps give you the option to integrate your social media profiles into your online dating profile, looking up your date online is becoming standard practice. It gives you peace of mind that they are, in fact, a real person and not a scammer or a catfish. And it can also give you greater peace of mind, having a wider impression of the person you on the way to meet. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Share the details of your date<\/b><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Make sure someone you trust knows where you are at all times during your date\u2014especially if it\u2019s your first date. Check-in before and after (and during, if you want), and if your plans change, keep them informed of your whereabouts. As an added layer of precaution, you could even share your location on your phone with them or turn on Find My Friends. It helps settle the nerves to know a trusted confidante knows what you up to and where you are. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      1. Meet in a public place<\/b><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        The first time you meet someone, it should be in a public place. Even if you\u2019re meeting for a casual hookup, as tempting as it may be, it\u2019s best not to invite them over to your home or meet them at theirs. A bar, restaurant, movie theater, or park are perfect places to meet for a first date because there will be plenty of other people around. Plus, that way, your date won\u2019t know your home address until you\u2019re ready to share it.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        1. Make sure your phone battery is fully charged<\/b><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          You never know when you\u2019ll need to make an emergency call, and you don\u2019t want to be caught with a dead battery. It can\u2019t hurt to bring a phone charger, too. It\u2019s not fun to think about the worst-case scenario, but it\u2019s best to know you can call a friend if needs be. You also don\u2019t want to be stranded without a phone if want to find your directions home or need to call a cab. Best to prepare and go with a charged battery.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          1. If you feel unsafe, leave<\/b><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            Your safety is your number one priority. If you ever feel uncomfortable, you can\u2014and should\u2014feel empowered to remove yourself from the situation at any time. Don\u2019t worry about being polite, making things awkward, or hurting your date\u2019s feelings. It\u2019s not about them; it\u2019s about you. Trust your gut and leave if you feel like you need to. No need to give an excuse. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            1. Take care of your own transport <\/b><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

              An easy way to keep safe dating practices is to provide your own transport. This means that you\u2019re not dependant on your date to take you home. And if you\u2019re not having a good time on the date, you can leave easily. A simple way to keep the power in your own hands is knowing you can come and go as you please.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Dating should be fun, so don\u2019t let yourself get too stressed focussing on how to keep safe. Your date is probably in exactly the same position as you, but at the same time, it\u2019s important to keep mindful of ways to be safe dating and still have a good time. So relax and enjoy it, knowing that you\u2019ve covered the bases. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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