Online Safety Tips
Online dating offers you the ability to meet and get to know lots of available singles quickly and easily. You can find out a great deal about them before you even commit to a face to face meeting. It can be a safe way to find a new partner, provided you follow a few simple rules.
Take Your Time
There's no rush. When someone contacts you or vise- versa take time to get to know them. Exchange messages and get to know them over a period. Don't be afraid to ask questions, and be prepared to open up a bit. At this stage everything is totally safe. Use that to your advantage.
Moving Forwards
When you are ready to move forwards don't be afraid to exchange e-mail addresses, and photographs. Online chat facilities like MSN and Yahoo Messenger allow interactive instant chat, and with a headset and microphone (about £5 from your local computer shop) you can talk to each other and even use a webcam to see each other. When you are ready to give out a phone number then your mobile number is a safer bet at first.
Unwanted Attention
If a user gives you too much attention, or doesn't take 'no' for an answer, then you can always block them from contacting you via our services. Just log into Your Profile, then visit their profile and click the "Block This User" link.
If this doesn't work and you are feeling harrassed then please contact our admin. staff. If you consider their behaviour offensive then please report the user for the sake of others on this site.
Meeting Up
At first it is best not to exchange addresses until you have met up face to face.
For the first meeting choose a public place, such as a pub or restaurant. Don't be afraid to cut the meeting short and walk away if things aren't right for you. Ask a friend to tag along if possible, and if not leave details of where you are going.
Finally trust your instincts. If you are uncetain and things don't feel right then walk away. There are plenty more singles waiting for you online.