Readers Respond: Have online dating safety tips you want to share?
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Do you have online dating safety tips you would like to share? Help others learn from your online dating experiences. Share Your Dating Tips

I am on a Singles Web site and have met a few nice guys - ALWAYS meet at a resturant - like I do - or even Wal-Mart where I met one guy. And ALWAYS tell someone where you are going! I am happy with online dating - I have had a lot of luck - as at my age 65 - its hard to meet anyone. Good luck to everyone!!!!!
—Guest Janet

I've met a number of very nice gentlemen online, and did meet several in person for coffee dates; very casual, safe. One fellow came on like gangbusters. He was charming, funny, well-educated and my perfect match. Or so I thought. It turned out he has Borderline Personality Disorder, lies compulsively, and meets a new "soul mate" with alarming frequency. We dated very briefly, but several months later he was still stalking me--and from what I've been told, he may randomly show up in my life for years. Stick to all your safety rules, and go very, very slowly. If he or she is truly "the ONE" they will be after several months or a year. Also, if the other person claims to share all your interests, probe to see just how deep those interests really go...
—Guest Chipper

Online dating can be a great way to find romance--I met my wife online--but the secret is to go slow and trust your instincts. One benefit of online dating is that it lets you get to know a person before getting tangled up in physical appearance or sexual chemistry. Use that advantage and take time to get to know someone before arranging a face-to-face meeting. And if something doesn't feel right at any step along the way, pay attention to those feelings. You can always cut things off and go check out some other profiles.
—Guest Poetryman

I tell at least one friend where I'm going and who I'll be with, and I ask someone to call my cell to check on me at a certain time. This also helps to get me out of bad dates faster. :-)
—Guest Gerri