It is exciting to meet someone you met at an online dating service. However, you must practice cautionary measures so as to avoid having problems when you meet him or her.
The following are some guidelines to have a hitch- and worry-free dating.
1. When meeting, do make up arrangements first. Since you barely know the person, do not let him or her meet you from your home.
2. Meet in public places. If it is okay with your date, you could ask another pair or some friends to go with you. If he or she is genuine in his or her interests, this shouldnt be a problem.
3. If you are having a lunch or dinner in a caf or restaurant, you should shoulder half of the bill. By paying half of the bill, you are free from obligations that you have to meet the person again.
4. If you have your own mode of transportation, like a car, you should use it. Do not rely on a dates car so that you wont feel that you have to ride with him or her if the date turns awry.
5. Try to avoid alcoholic drinks while having the date.
6. If you are planning to meet your date the second time around, arrange for one and evaluate if he or she deserves to know your...