Published 15:22 IST, November 1st 2019
Dating app: Things to keep in mind when using any of them
Dating apps help you connect people and start a new life but it also has disadvantages. meeting strangers can be very risky. it is important to be safe. Read:
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Online dating continues growing in popularity in the modern world. Mobile apps such as Tinder, Bumble.com, and many more are growing in popularity. In reality, online dating has become so popular that almost all singles have leapt into the phenomenon and built their own profiles. Dating apps and websites have given us a comfortable digital way of connecting to people for the most part, but online dating has raised many new issues. If you decide to meet the stranger, there's also a chance that you might be in physical danger, unfortunately. So, keep these tips in mind before you decide to explore the online-dating game further-
Research
Before meeting your date, everyone should do a simple social media search. Just make sure you have some idea of who the person is before you meet him or her. Try to find pictures, if possible, and see what additional information comes up beyond Facebook and Instagram about the person.
Do not give out too much personal information
Be vigilant with the details that you share. Don't give away places that you normally visit, the address of your workplace or your house, your birthday and other personal information too quickly. Get to know each other a little more and after you start feeling more comfortable with your date, you can share a little more about yourself.
Meet in public place
Avoid going with your date anywhere alone. Instead, meet at a public spot where there are plenty of people around, such as a cafe, restaurants, or somewhere else where there is typically a good crowd. If something goes wrong, people around you will be able to help.
Tell someone about the date
Let someone else know who is your date, where you are heading, when you're planning to be back and other important details. This gives you the comfort of knowing that someone else knows where you should be if something goes wrong. You can also share your live location to someone you trust, and they will be able to track your location and find you if something goes wrong.
08:40 IST, November 1st 2019