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Internet Dating

One of the biggest drawbacks to Internet dating is that it is so easy to lie. You can never be totally sure that the person with whom you are communicating is who and what they say they are. It is the perfect environment for false advertising and although we may all do this a little, it is important to stay aware that there are also those who are doing it a lot more than others.

Internet dating safety and awareness

The temptation to tell a few lies in your Internet dating profile can be overwhelming for some. There are a lot of us who would like to be thinner, make more money, have more hair left on our heads, etc. and Internet dating allows us the opportunity to pretend that we are all the things that we would like to be. Many people welcome that opportunity and completely misrepresent themselves. This will all be found out eventually when the time comes to meet, but there are those who are not thinking that far ahead or have some idea that once they do meet the other person that that person will forgive the "white lies".

We would definitely recommend that you are honest from the beginning, but we would also like our readers to keep in mind that not everyone is doing so. There are a few simple guidelines that should be followed for every online dater:

go with a reputable Internet dating site
do not give out personal information at first and after that start only with a first name
do not rush into anything, and don't allow anyone else to rush you
when ready for a phone chat, use a public phone or block your number
if you decide to meet do so in a public place, preferably during the day, and tell someone else where you will be
don't go home with them or let them come to your house

Your own personal safety with Internet dating should be your top priority. We know you are eager to find a special person, but you can do that while protecting yourself. If the person that you are interested in is truly worth it then they will understand your desire to start things slowly and be safe.