This page illustrates a few safety tips and a suggestions for online dating and eventually meeting those silverdaddies or 'mature admirers'! The content below really depends on what you are seeking, so do please put this into context. What Caffmos want is for you to enjoy your dating experience, for you to form lots of new contacts and friends. And most importantly to play safe!
Online dating safety
Dating can sometimes be a scary thing no matter how or where you meet. And because of the anonymity of online dating, it can be trickier than
conventional dating. Appearances and descriptions can be misleading,
and unfortunately in other cases, just downright deceiving. By following
a few tips, online daters can successfully experience safe dates
and avoid being a guest on one of those "disastrous internet dating"
talk shows.
Tip #1: Trust your instincts and use common sense. If this person
rubs you the wrong way via email, imagine how he or she will make
you feel in person. Don't do anything that makes you feel uncomfortable.
Tip #2: Enjoy your anonymity online. Using the Caffmos service's
secure messaging system, you can communicate without giving out
personal information until you feel comfortable. The last thing
you need is your very own email stalker.
Tip #3: Be Realistic. Even most reality television shows don't have
happy endings these days. Just because this person sounds like the
perfect fit, it doesn't mean that you should start ordering the
wedding invitations just yet. You have to read a book before you
can give a real summary. This date might not be your last first
date. If it doesn't lead to a second date, move on to the next person
on your list.
Tip #4: In case you've been stranded on a deserted island for the
past thirty years and fail to realize that unfortunately there are
some cruel and sick people in this world, this message needs to
be heard. First Dates Should Be in Public! Never ever agree to meet
at the other person's place or to pick them up. Also, be sure and
let a friend or family member know your plans for the evening. Stay
alert on the first date. If you must have an alcoholic beverage,
have only one and do not leave your drink unattended.
Tip #5: Try meeting during the day, perhaps on your lunch break.
If the date isn't going as planned, you have a perfect reason to
cut the outing short.
Tip #6: Red Flags. As in all traffic signs, red means stop. Don't
ignore things that leap out at you about the person. These things
are warning signs and include such behaviors:
a) Refuses to answer your questions directly. Is the person hiding
something?
b) Makes disrespectful comments about others. How will the person
describe you?
c) Inconsistent information which doesn't match prior information
from profile, chat, emails, and phone calls. Liar! Liar! Pants on
Fire.
d) Avoids phone contact. Why? Marriage?
If the fates are kind, then you will only have pleasant dates as
a result of your online matching, but just in case, it's always
good to be prepared.
All the above comments really depend a lot on what you are seeking. But do be careful, and above all play it safe!
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