Dating Blurb

Contacting over phone: It helps to know a person once you know how he sounds as a phone call receives a lot about a person’s social skills and also lustful intentions!  If you decide to speak with someone on the phone, give your cell phone number or ask the person for his number. It is also advisable to use telephone-blocking techniques so he can’t get your number through caller ID.

Public Place meetings: When meeting your online date in real it is essential to pick a public place in order to be safe. The time and place should both be a kept in mind as a matter of security. It is also advisable to take a friend along or to inform a friend about the date and fill in him/her with the other person’s contact information. It is also advisable to avoid being picked up or dropped before or after the date.

Looking out for the warning signs: Display of anger, cheekiness, over possessiveness, physical intimacy, revelation of inconsistent information refusal to speak to you on the phone after you’ve established an email correspondence, are all indications of Mr. or Ms. Wrong and the sign that its time to say goodbye in order to be safe.

Protecting Your Self: You have to be cautious and prepared with self help techniques when beginning a cyber relationship. When signs are not positive either block the person from your messenger or simply log off. Don’t continue to entertain the person expecting him/her to change. If you’re in a public place with a person, excuse yourself and call a friend from the ladies room and ask that person to come and meet you. If you feel unsafe, call the police. Don’t be embarrassed. Be safe.