SAFE DATING
Spirited Love's Ethos is to keep dating Safe, Honest but most importantly fun. Everyone’s level of confidence and reservation is different and only you will know when you feel comfortable enough to meet your date. To ensure your relationship building goes to plan here are a few tips to online dating which will make your experience more pleasurable and safe.
Online Advice
Stay Anonymous
Do not give out personal details unless you are certain of their identity. Internet Fraud can be a big problem so you may want to consider setting up a new email address to use specifically for dating; separating your more valuable emails from those of your potential dates.
Be Honest
Use an up to date picture and be truthful in your description. Judge carefully what are harmless ‘white lies’ and what aren’t. Some people can react badly to being deceived, and it’s also not an ideal way to start a relationship.
Make sure you’re informed
Always ask as many questions are you feel you need. Do not worry about being intrusive or ‘nosy’. First and foremost you have to look after number one and that means ensuring your own safety. Do a little research on the information you’ve been given. If you do not feel happy with the answers, or your date is avoiding questions it may be they are hiding something. Remember, asking questions improves good conversation.
How much is Love worth
Be cautious when a potential date tells you of financial hardship, job layoffs or major illness. Extra vigilance and common sense is needed in such situations as many cases have been noted where online daters have been duped.
Finally...
Spiritedlove.com will not tolerate any misuse of its product. Please report instance of such through our customer care page. We appreciate your help in this matter. Examples of misuse include, but are not limited to:
- i. Offensive emails or language in conversation
- ii. Unsuitable pictures posted on an individuals page or gallery
- iii. The use of the site by Minors* or Married
- iv. Solicitation
- v. Copyright violations
Offline Dating
So you feel like your ready to make the next step and meet your date. Its wise to take a few extra precautions the first time you meet. Here are a few recommendations to consider before you step out the door
Protect your identity
Just because you have decided they’re worth meeting, doesn’t mean you should reveal your personal details. NEVER ask or accept to be picked up from your home address. Likewise do not invite them back afterwards.
Be aware
Be careful of how much you drink and don’t leave anything unattended whilst your out. Always meet in a busy place and don’t be persuaded to go back to theirs. Instead arrange another date.
Keep in contact
Tell a friend where you are going to be and when you are expected back and always keep a phone on you just in case. Perhaps save a taxi number to your mobile/cell.
Still not sure...
Try taking a friend along to meet your date. Three people can make for less awkward conversation and put both of you at ease. Agree a signal with your friend to indicate if you feel comfortable enough for them to leave.
*The term ‘minors’ used with regards to the misuse of the site is to be taken as ‘those individuals who are under the age of eighteen’.