Online dating can be fun but you must not neglect safety and common sense. If the internet is new to you or you have not used it very often then you must firstly protect your computer. You need to have a firewall and an anti-virus protection programme (for example Norton). These will help to protect you from hackers and viruses.

In order to protect yourself you should just let common sense prevail. Always use email only and do not give out your phone number to the first people you speak to you. Develop a relationship by email first. Make sure you use a reputable dating site, ask friends and co-workers of any they have used. At the end of this article is an example of one you can look at and search around without having to pay (you only pay a small fee if interested in contacting someone).

If you then find someone who you like and would like to meet then again be sensible. You need to protect yourself and your family. Remember the person who you are chatting to or maybe even falling for; may not be who they say they are. Although we all like to think everyone is open and honest there are people who use other people’s profiles and pictures; they end up being who you want them to be instead of who they are. Do not invite anyone to your home, nor give them your address. If you feel that you have had enough talking on email and maybe on an instant message service and you would like to talk by phone then either ask for their telephone number (this will allow you to decide if and when you call them and it provides you with a genuine point of contact) or if you want to give them your number, a mobile number is better as it is easier to change if required. If you then want to arrange to meet them please arrange to meet someone public and with lots of people around. It is always a good idea to take someone else with you but if this is not possible then ALWAYS tell someone else where you are going and who you are meeting. Finally if you have children I think it is better not to involve them initially then no-one gets worried or hurt if the date does not go well and it turns into a one off meeting.

Sometimes perseverance is needed at other times you find the perfect person first time. Good luck, be careful but enjoy.

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