Dating Safety Advice
Chatting online to potential dates on
DatingNorthernIreland is fun and exciting,
and getting to know each other virtually
is a great way to find out loads of info
- their loves, hates, interests and sense
of humour to name a few.
When dating online, remember this simple
advice and you'll be sure to have a trouble-free
time:
" Don't publish your personal mobile
number or address on the site
" Do tell the truth about important
things ie. you can pretend you're funnier
than you really are but don't lie about
your age or sex!
" It's easy to get carried away when
talking from a distance and we all say
things we may not say face to face, so
be aware that the person online may be
different to the real thing
" Follow your gut feeling about a
person
" Ask for a picture of your date
so you know what they are like
" Ask lots of questions so you know
as much as possible about a person
You have to admit that nothing beats
the traditional 'Would you like to go
out for a drink?', so once you and your
online buddy decide to meet up face to
face, there are a few things to be aware
of to make sure it's a safe date.
DO:
Suggest meeting in a public place eg.
A bar, restaurant, cinema or coffee shop
Tell at least one person that you're going
out on a date and where you're going
Have a few drinks to loosen up, but try
not to drink too much on a first date
(if you can't focus on your g&t and
the room's spinning it's time to stop!)
Take your mobile with you so you can stay
in contact with your friends, even if
you only end up needing it to text your
mate about how sexy your date is in person!
Suggest meeting up during the day, or
offer a time when you will have to leave
Make sure you have your house key with
you!
DON'T:
Feel pressured into meeting up with someone
you don't feel ready to
Let your date know where you live when
you meet up for the first time
" Feel bad about leaving the date
at any stage if you don't feel comfortable
Here at Dating Northern Ireland we pride
ourselves on helping you stay safe so
you can have more fun than ever, and if
you do have any problems or worries, send
us a quick email and we will try to sort
you out! (Although if your problem stems
from being a bad kisser, you may just
need to practise on your pillow some more!)
