12 Safe Dating Tips - For Women
Whether it's online or offline meeting a potential love interest for the first time is always exciting. If you haven't met this person through friends then there are a few safety guidelines to keep in mind.
In the initial stages of dating safety is very important as you are still getting to know someone you know very little about. By following the tips below you will create safe boundaries and a better environment to get know the person.
Whether it works out the way you hoped on not we recommend you follow these first date tips and you'll be glad you did either way.
1. Use these meeting guidelines
For your first few dates at least, or until you feel certain and safe, never have your date pick you up from your house. This person may be a dreamboat online but when it comes to personal safety it's best to play it safe until you know for sure. Always arrange to meet at the agreed location in an open public and populated place.
2. Public places
There are some things that are best kept out of the public eye but your first date isn't one of them. For first meetings, always meet in public and populated places like busy parks and cafes, restaurants or bars. You may even want to arrange it with a group of friends.
3. A form of money laundering
Whilst it's always nice for the man to buy you dinner in this case its best to split the bill. When he offers to pay thank him but insist on going halves or paying for yours. That way you won't feel as though you owe him to return the favour and neither will he. When it comes to money its best to keep it clean from the beginning and not put yourself in a position where you feel obligated to return any favours, whether it is just that one occasion or there are more to follow. Once you get to know each other and are building a relationship this can be reconsidered and the gentleman can most definitely pay for his lady and vice verse if so desired!
4. Go easy on the drinks
Remember too much alcohol affects behaviour and judgement. If you want to have one or two glasses to settle the nerves or to simply enjoy with lunch make that your maximum and always keep your drink in sight. The biggest threat to a person's judgment, when on a date, is alcohol. Not only does it affect your judgment, but alcohol also lessens your inhibitions. If you are drinking, watch and monitor your drink at all times and don't get so drunk that you don't know what you are doing. It isn't necessarily safe either. Better yet, try to avoid alcohol on your first date!
5. Use your own mode of transportation
Always use your own form of transport. Whether is your own car, public transport or with friends. If you are going to take your own car make sure you have plenty of fuel in the tank.
6. Don't assume that a man is safe
As much as we don't like to say it the truth is that not every one is honest out there in the world of dating. No matter how amazing your prince charming has appeared so far take your time to form an accurate appraisal and never let your guard down on a first date.
7. Use your intuition
If your stomach is telling you something isn't right from the beginning when you meet someone always be prepared to excuse your self. Simply be honest and apologise if you have wasted their time but say that something just doesn't feel right let them know you have to leave and then do so.
8. The second date
If your first date does go well and you both want to see each other again still keep your address information private. Arrange to meet some where again, as set out in points 1 and 2, and make your way there under your transportation.
10. Tell you're friends
Let your friends or family know what you are up to where you're going and with whom. It also a great idea to arrange to check in with them during the date and even to arrange to meet up with them afterwards at a pre arranged time and place.
11. As for your digits
If he wants your phone number and you are comfortable giving it out it's a good idea just to stick with your mobile phone and not your home number at this stage, alternatively we recommend you stick to using the GlobalLove.com in-site communications which only require your username.
12. Stay sharp and aware
Even if you are getting on like a house on fire and you're ready to pop some corks in your own mind stay calm and sensible. Always keep your head and that mobile phone on full charge.
We at GlobalLove.com do not want to create any unnecessary fears or concerns for you, as our core focus is on love not fear. However we do care about your safety and dating experience and it is important to us that it is enjoyable for you, so we just ask you to be conscious of some of the concerns in the dating arena. We support you be empowered and follow your intuition.