Essential Online Dating Tips
1.Meet when YOU are ready
Remember, you're never obligated to meet anyone so don't feel pressured, regardless of how much communication you've had online.
Ask questions via email and take all the time you need to become comfortable with someone before giving them your contact info.
3.Keep your personal info private
Don't rush ! Only swap your personal details when you feel ready to.
If you do decide to share any contact details, we suggest you use Gmail, Yahoo!, Hotmail or another free email service provider. We suggest you don't share your work email address or your surname, as it makes it easy for someone to find out more about you via Facebook or possibly through your place of work.
It's a good idea to drive on your first date and have your own transport. Don't agree to be picked up (even if it sounds like good manners to accept or offer).
Don't forget to tell your friend where you'll be.
6.Trust your instincts
There may be a good reason if you feel uneasy about someone. Don't tell yourself you're being anxious and definitely don't have a drink to try and relax.
On a first date, it's often a good idea to have an excuse of having to be somewhere else after your date. This gives you the option to politely excuse yourself and leave the date if anything starts to make you feel uncomfortable. Feeling safe is much more important than someone's opinion of you.
1.Meet when YOU are ready
Remember, you're never obligated to meet anyone so don't feel pressured, regardless of how much communication you've had online.
Ask questions via email and take all the time you need to become comfortable with someone before giving them your contact info.
2.Talk on the phone
There's no need to jump straight from online to a face-to-face meeting. It's a good idea to also have a chat on the phone before you meet. We suggest you stick to calling mobiles rather than swapping home or work numbers first.3.Keep your personal info private
Don't rush ! Only swap your personal details when you feel ready to.
If you do decide to share any contact details, we suggest you use Gmail, Yahoo!, Hotmail or another free email service provider. We suggest you don't share your work email address or your surname, as it makes it easy for someone to find out more about you via Facebook or possibly through your place of work.
4.Choose a safe place and tell a friend where you'll be
Choose somewhere casual and relaxed, preferably somewhere that's easy to get to and where you feel comfortable.It's a good idea to drive on your first date and have your own transport. Don't agree to be picked up (even if it sounds like good manners to accept or offer).
Don't forget to tell your friend where you'll be.
5.Don't accept lifts
Don't go home with your date or invite them back to your place or accept a lift. Don't get worried about thinking that this is old fashioned - it's just good common sense.6.Trust your instincts
There may be a good reason if you feel uneasy about someone. Don't tell yourself you're being anxious and definitely don't have a drink to try and relax.
On a first date, it's often a good idea to have an excuse of having to be somewhere else after your date. This gives you the option to politely excuse yourself and leave the date if anything starts to make you feel uncomfortable. Feeling safe is much more important than someone's opinion of you.