Online dating can be fun, but do not neglect safety and common sense when you try to hook up with a mate. At minimum, take caution in the following areas.
Computer Security
Take care of your equipment and systems before you head out into the Internet realm. You need to have a firewall and anti-virus protection for your email and for when you search websites and interact online. At the bare minimum, you may want these two solutions that are offered at no charge to home computer users (i.e. not for commercial use): a free firewall from ZoneAlarm and a free anti-virus program from AVG anti-virus.
Personal Safety
Make sure you start out using only the big and popular dating sites. If you see them advertising on TV then they are probably safe. After all, if they can afford to spend tens of thousands of dollars advertising, they must be do something right by their members. I also suggest that you ask family and friends about what dating site they used. You can always move on to more niche dating sites once you get some experience.
Always think security first. Guard your computer with the right tools and arm yourself with the right knowledge and you will have a blast.
Now that we have discussed security, let us talk about growing an online relationship with someone. Just like all your relationships with family and friends, online relationships need tending to grow over time.
1. Make time. Does your online date try to contact you on a regular basis? You need to do the same. Ignoring emails and chats is abusive. You need to treat each other with respect. If you see that respect is not there, you need to end the relationship.
2. Communication needs to “feel” right for both of you. If one of you is too pushy about meeting, for instance, that can give off bad vibes. So do not rush. Take time to learn more about each other and develop trust.
3. Respect each others privacy. Do not share personal email addresses or digital photos online, for example, if your online date sent you the information in confidence.
4. Share both online and offline experiences. Online – send digital cards, website links, your favorite music and videos, pics of your pet, etc. Offline – send cards, postcards, and pics from your local area like a pic of your house, your car, the beautiful park across the street, etc.
Tend your online relationship. Water it with care and over time it can sprout and grow.
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