provided that yu've met the guy/girl and physically know the person?
2007-02-26 15:05:17 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
The internet is a convenient tools for making new friends. Just like anywhere else, there are risks of which you should be aware. But if you use common sense and exercise due care, your experience can be safe and rewarding.
Protect your privacy. Do not reveal information which could expose your identity until you are confident that it is safe. Be cautious revealing your name, address, phone number, email address, place of work, website address, etc. Do not allow anyone to pressure you into revealing details before you are ready. If they are overly aggressive in asking for indentifying information, cut off communication.
The first time you meet someone in person, take a friend along or meet and stay in public places. Be sure that someone knows where you're going and when to expect you back. If you have a cellular phone, take it along, and have a friend call periodically. If someone tries to get you into a situation you are not comfortable with, don't hesitate refuse, leave, or do whatever is necessary to protect yourself.
Overall it's safe and fun when you play smart.
2007-02-26 15:12:46 · answer #1 · answered by The Doctor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well thats tuff, I guess that depends on you, I met someone online and we chatted for along time then move up to phone calls then I lived with him for a year and then married where married for 6 years sorry to say he turned out to be a jack a** but it was good for a while, you need to make sure you can trust the person, I don't know if I would even look for anyone online again or not but have thought about it, but for now I have trust issues, just be careful
2007-02-26 23:19:00 · answer #2 · answered by Beverly B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That really depends on whether you believe the things they said...er...typed.
Seriously, there is nothing wrong with dating a person provided by dating you mean doing a neutral activity together, like dinner, movies, etc. The whole purpose of dating is to get to know someone better, to find your similarities, likes, dislikes, you know the routine.
Here's an idea...print out all that stuff they said on the Internet and see if it matches up with what they say on the date!
Good luck!
2007-02-26 23:13:06 · answer #3 · answered by fenway2k 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honey I not only met a man from the internet after months of talking online, exchanging photos and web cam sessions and after 6 months of that a few phone calls but I married him and we now have a 9 month old son.
2007-02-26 23:10:40 · answer #4 · answered by texas_angel_wattitude 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it is best if you bring a friend or two along with you on the first meeting.. and meet in a public place. it is just too risky to meet alone at your house or something.. that is dangerous. ask the person as many questions as you need to online and keep a memory of what they say or write it down.. then if you are talking to them later and ask them the same question and they have a different answer you could catch them in a lie. it is not safe to meet someone suspicious like this if they are caught in a bunch of lies.
2007-02-26 23:45:00 · answer #5 · answered by J Leigh ♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whether or not you met on the internet is not a safety issue. What you decide to do with the guy until you really build a trusting bond is pertinent. Never do anything you know is risky until you yourself feel the guy is trustworthy.
2007-02-26 23:10:32 · answer #6 · answered by JudasHero 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure. It's just as safe as meeting them in a bar or something, right? My wife and I met online through a chat room.
2007-02-26 23:09:17 · answer #7 · answered by Pauly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I met my darling online on 3/4/06 and we just celebrated our one year anniversary yesterday! We live together and are doing very well, wedding bells in the future. We didn't meet at EHarmony or Match.com but hey it worked for us, give it a shot.
2007-03-05 23:48:26 · answer #8 · answered by Rhode Island Red 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its quit alright.. dont listen to anyone who says dont trust internet people. after all almost everyone now days has internet.. when you meet them though meet in a public place and bring an adult if your younger... i met mine online in a chat room and i wouldnt trade him for the world.. it also gives you the chance to get to know them without worrying about looks as the first impression..
best of luck
2007-02-26 23:15:30 · answer #9 · answered by hockeygurl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think its safe as long as you only meet them at a public place for the 1st few times.
2007-02-26 23:12:57 · answer #10 · answered by sjdeweerd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋