Left swipe, right swipe, match! Online dating is gaining in popularity. Apps like Tinder and Badoo are pretty well-known. When you’re dating, you feel a lot of good things, but it’s important to think about your safety. We’ve put together 10 safety tips for online dating so that you can feel at ease when meeting a stranger.

1. Find out more.

Googling the person is a good place to start. Find out where they hang out online. This will give you a general idea of the person. So you might see pictures of a person or find a couple of interesting things to talk about.

2. Don’t give out your number.

You can give your Google Voice number and feel completely safe. With this app, you don’t have to use your real phone number to check your calls, voicemail, and messages. Only family and close friends should have your phone number for safety reasons.

3. Set up a video call before you meet in person.

You can do this right away with FaceTime, Google Hangouts, Skype, or even Facebook Video Calls. It will make it less likely that someone will act like someone else.

4. Use the phone.

When you talk on the phone, you can hear the tone of the other person’s voice, which is hard to do when messaging. This will help you get ready for your first meeting and calm your nerves.

5. You can drive or take the bus or train.

Do not get into a car with someone you don’t know. Also, don’t let your date walk you home and find out where you live. This makes it less likely that you’ll end up somewhere uncomfortable or even dangerous because you’ll be in charge of where you are.

6. Set up a meeting in a public place.

On your first date, don’t go somewhere private. There will be a lot of people around who can help if something goes wrong. If something goes wrong at a bar or restaurant, you can talk to the waiter or bartender about the sign. Some bars have secret codes, like “Angel Shot,” that customers can use to tell a worker that something is wrong.

7. Let someone know where you’re going.

Tell your parents or friends who you’re going on a date with, where you’re going, when you plan to get back, and anything else you think is important.

8. Do not tell too much about yourself.

Be careful with people you don’t know. Don’t tell your date anything about yourself that they could use against you. When you know each other better, you’ll be able to say more.

9. Pepper spray

Keep it with you for extra safety, even if you hope you never have to use it. Also, before you put it in your pocket, make sure you know how to use it.

10. Be sober

When you agree to meet someone from the Internet, think about your safety and don’t get so drunk that you pass out.


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