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submitted: May 18th 2008 | by: PamBaldwin | Total views: 3 | Word Count: 853 | |

It can be hard to find that one true love you've been looking for, especially in today's crazy world. Conventional ways to meet dates, such as going to a bar, can be time consuming and unpleasant. The internet is a wonderful resource for meeting just the right person. Here are some tips on how to stay safe in the online dating scene.

On the Internet, there are tons of websites dedicated to find you your perfect match but having to talk to strangers you have never met before can be unnerving to say the least. So if you know a few tips to stay safe it will make it a better and an easier experience. Blind dates are known to usually end up in disaster so most people avoid them, and online dating is not that different. Happily with this next advice you will be able to improve your online dating experience a lot.

Use legitimate, well known websites. Date com and PerfectMatch are great places to start your search for true love.

Invest in a webcam. You can find cheap webcams for around $30. This way, you can use an instant messaging program to see the person you're talking to.

It is also smart to buy a microphone. A microphone will save you from all those bills from long distance calls since we never know where the person we will meet will be from.

Never ever give any important personal information like your address or phone number to strangers, not even if they seem to live far away from you.

If you plan to meet someone you've met online, bring a friend or meet in a public place during the day.

It is also polite (not to mention smart) to really pay attention to what the other person says. Check carefully for contradictions in what they tell you: that is a sure way to spot any online scammers or people with bad intentions.

Try to not be too defensive or paranoid. I assure you even though some people have bad intentions, lots are good ones looking for the same as you.

To really enjoy and bring the best out of online dating safety is the key. A safe surrounding is a must since you really don't know that person so well. So it is preferable to be in a place in which you feel safe so you can get to know them better without any worries. Never ignore your gut instinct: it tells you something is amiss then it probably is.

One of the biggest worries people have with online dating is whether the other person is sincere. Is that wonderful person as great as they pose to be? Are they being really honest with you? Experience has shown me that some people lie, some out of insecurity, some so they look better. It is not easy to know who lies and who is honest. And this is where I find the webcam and the microphone pretty useful since with a little attention and experience you can usually notice when people lie, from their face and voice.

One of the most important things you can do for yourself is never give out your home phone number or your personal address. This can be very dangerous for you. If you find that you do want to give out a phone number, consider giving them your cell phone number first, as these are harder to track. If you find the need to give out an address, consider investing in a PO Box. These are simple ways to protect yourself from any harm.

First dates should always take place in public places. If you really feel like you finally have the best person for you and cannot wait to meet... then arrange your date! But remember that if that date is in a public place it will feel safer for everyone, and if a bad situation should arise fro bad luck, it will be much easier to avoid it when surrounded by other people. Finding a type of date that gives you an excuse to bring a friend is always a good idea too. You don't want your first date to be somewhere all alone with a stranger. Bad idea!

Do not overdo things and act too paranoid or distrustful. No one appreciates if their date warns them that they already did a complete background check on them. Have fun and realize not everyone is out there to try and hurt you. Chances are the other person wants true love as much as you and is also taking their chances exactly as much as you are.

These tips are really not complicated and by following them you will have an easier experience in enjoying a movie or a nice dinner with that special someone you just met. Just try to take it with a possitive attitude, meet in a public place, listen close to what they say, pay attention to your inner voice, and take it slowly without giving too much information at first. Always have fun and stay positive... which is basically the point of this whole thing!

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