Internet Dating: Do's and Dont's of On-Line Dating

Maybe dating in real life just isn't for you or maybe you've been traumatized by the guys in your area. For those that are reaching out to find someone like them that will hopefully knock their bobby socks off, there is always the virtual dating world. There are places you have to pay to meet members and there are other places where people aren't screened and you never know who you're meeting. Sorting through these is almost as confusing as knowing how to properly date and meet someone you want to have a relationship with. Below are some Do's and Don'ts of the on-line dating scene.

DON'T... meet right away.

So you've recently started talking to a person that you feel has a great connection to you. You spend countless hours e-mailing or even instant messenging them during your on-line hours. This person is someone you truly want to meet in real life. Do NOT agree to meet right away. Maybe you've talked every night for a week, however, this hardly constitutes any adequate time to build up enough trust to meet a stranger that two weeks ago you never knew existed. Be smart. While it's fun to plan a meet-up, it's also a very dangerous situation to be in - especially with a stranger. Get to know the person and build up trust so that you can feel comfortable meeting.

DON'T... give them money.

If you've EVER seen a tv court case, you'll know this is a bad idea, although every day people are doing it. They meet someone online, they profess love and before you know it you're handing over hundreds or thousands to this "prince" or "princess" charming. In retrospect you may see them as loans in certain aspects, but, they'll always insist that any money given was a gift of love. Best bet is to not even consider money loans. Early on in a relationship it's never a good sign.

DON'T... tell them where you live.