Senior Dating Safety
If you are feeling alone and are just looking for a companion, finding that soul mate can be the top priority. If you are one of the millions of seniors dating for the first time in decades, or have been playing the field, dating again may be exciting and fun. However, especially on first time dates, safety should be of utmost importance.
Let’s say that you have discovered that partner online or through other means and have now decided to meet in person. This could be the other half you have been waiting and looking for. Now it is time to meet that special someone. Caution should be of extreme importance for first time daters, particularly especially senior daters.
Here are some commonsensical tips when it comes to meeting and dating people for the first time.Our most critical tenet that is above all others:
That first time – TAKE A FRIEND! You may have chatted online or even by video conference over the internet, but you just never know. Anyway, three or more should be a lot of fun and it should be easier to break the ice. Here are some other safety suggestions:
1. Always! Insist that you meet your date at a safe and crowded place such as the local mall, or a crowded bar or restaurant
2. Do not give out your address and on no account agree to meet him or her at your residence the first time. You wouldn’t let any stranger into your private residence, would you? Even though you could have been chatting with this special someone for quite some time on the net and could think that you “really know him or her”, isn’t it better just to be safe? Not only is it just plain smart, but it shields you from further potential contact if you come to a decision not to meet for the second time.
3. Always give your cell phone number and never your home number, and never allow someone to use any type of tracking software through your phone.
4. Never go along with getting picked up at your house, insist on driving yourself to the venue and make sure you have plenty of gas in the car just in case you decide to bag it (leave). Who knows, what if you do not like the person you meet? Haven’t we all seen enough movies that teach us about the date gone bad that turns into the proverbial stalking horror show? All kidding aside, if it goes bad, at this point your date hopefully does not know your home address or your home phone number. And, since, you will have your own transportation you can get home safely.
5. Trust your instincts. Odds are something bad won’t happen; however, if something doesn’t feel right, get out of the situation (ie. leave). If you feel like you need to – call the police or get security – DO IT. Always better safe than sorry.
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