Dating sites have become the most frequented virtual meeting place not only for the young but also for the married but available people in the society.

How can one ensure their safety when meeting someone they met on dating sites for the first time?

Do not meet in a private place

This can never be stressed enough. Although not everyone has evil intentions, not everyone has good intentions either.

Plus rapists and serial killers do not have a tag on them.

Choose a public place and if possible bring along a friend.

Do not disclose where you live or work before you meet the person physically.

Just because you agreed to go out on a blind date does not mean you might end up liking the person.

Not every one takes rejection lightly and some people might resort to stalking.

Do not share intimate details/photos

Meeting someone online might feeling like the right time to tell them about your se3uality in-case you are not straight.

Unless you are sure that the other person is of the same se3ual orientation as you, they might later decide to expose you.

We all know that people exposing others has now become the best way of getting back at them, so be woke.

Take it easy

Most people on dating sites are just out to seek pleasure and se3ual fulfillment.

If you are looking for a serious relationship, you have to make sure the relationship does not start on a se3ual notice.

Do not force things

Forcing things to work out even when it's obvious they won't is a waste of time. If it's obvious you have hit a dead end pick up your dissapointment.