Meeting people in real life that you know from online can be a scary but exciting thought. However there are smarts ways to go about it and stupid. There are also some things you need to remember before you through all caution to the wind and just meet up with someone you do not know, not really.
First things first do not ever think that just because the person you know online is dashing, charming, beautiful. Unfortunately people will lie and trick you because they can be whomever they want whenever they want. Not everyone is on the up and up so don't get swindled and stop thinking. Even if your meeting for sex which is fine if that is what you want, you can still be safe without killing the mood.
The second tip here is make sure when you meet them that it is in public for the first time. If you are willing meet them with friends and family surrounding you because if they are willing to meet you in that situation then they likely do not have any bad intentions. Also meeting in public should make them feel better as well because they maybe leery of meeting you too!
Another way to make both of your feel safer is to schedule a phone call for right after you meet them. Tell a friend or family member exactly what time you will call them, and that if you don't call them within 15 minutes of that time to call you or the police. That will make the situation very safe and allow you the freedom of meeting someone alone.
Some other good thoughts on meeting someone from online, is always tell the truth, saying you tall, skinny, and gorgeous, when you really are curvy and short. Everyone is beautiful in their own way just be honest and if they are right for you they will care for you the way they should. Hopefully your honesty will spur on theirs so that you can start getting to know each other on even ground.
Lastly, when taking the step to meet someone that you know from online make sure that if you are planning on spending longer than a few hours with this new person that you again either plan to spend an evening with friends or that you make several calls to someone so that just in case things get out of hand you have an out. Also remember that no means no and while meeting someone from online even if it is for sex, if you feel as if you are not comfortable, or that perhaps they lied about who they were and you are no longer attracted, then say no and walk away, it is perfectly ok.
Meeting someone online can be a great experience and you may find a great new friend, or lover, and maybe even a future husband or wife. Just make sure to be excessively careful because you may find Romeo or you may find Manson.
Published by Chloe Thorn
I am 33, I have a wonderful daughter who is 14..... I love to read, write, cook, and dance. I also enjoy listening to music as loud as I can crank it. All genres of music interest me but especially, rock, po... View profile
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