Single Parent Dating Safety

Safety issues for single parent online dating. Single parent online dating safety issues are not much different versus dating someone you have been set up with through a friend, on someone you meet at a bar or other social venues. The most important thing to remember as a single parent who shares custody of the children or perhaps even has full custody is to trust your gut when meeting and dating new people. Even if you are set up with someone by a friend, or someone has recommended the new person you are dating to you, safety measures stull apply. Always use your common sense when setting up a date and following up with someone you are dating.

First of, you have to remind yourself that you are always in control of the situation whenever you go, if you go on a date. Drive your own car unless you feel completely safe with the person you are dating and you have been dating for a while. If you trust the person enough

and do not see any obvious red flags or obscured icebergs that can warn you there is something wrong or unclear, then you may proceed, however, still exercising causion. Just like with traditional old-fashioned dating, with online dating you should be in control as well. With online dating, you can remain anonimous as long as you like and until you feel completely comfortable with the person you are dating and communicating with online. Many single women who have children prefer to correspond with men for a while before they decide whether they want to meet in person. Although such behavious in general may seem offensive to some men who do not undrestand what the problem is and why you are setting specific requirements as to the timelines when you write, call and meet, men that you truly want to meet will be respectful of your choices. They will be understanding especially considering your situation as a single parent, who is putting not only her personaly safety but the safety of the children as a first priority.

If a man gets irritable when you tell him that you want to continue communicating online for some time before meeting for a date, you don’t need to surround yourself by this kind of men.

With online dating you have a thremendous advantage to traditional dating because you have the opportunity to get to know a lot about the person before you decide to take your romance offline. Granted, some people on online dating sites are not completely honest and truthful, but communicating for some time will help identily “red flags”. If a person is inconsistent in telling you the same stories, this should at least alert you and make you investigate a little further.

When you are ready to meet for a first date, always meet at a public place where you can have a safe escape route if needed. Always have your own transportation to and from the venue of your date, this applies not only to the first date, but to many dates that follow until you are comfortable with your newly found attraction subject and trust him enough to become more involved. Some suggested first date venues would be a coffee shop, a restaurant, a bar, a park, a movie theater, etc. Do not schedule a date at a library, you won’t be able to exchange too many words.

Do not include your personal identifying information in your online dating profile. Not to mention there are many spammers who harvest for e-mail addresses that are available and are open to general public, but there are also child molesters, registered sex offenders, criminals and just plain bad people that you would not be happy with them having your telephone number or your e-mail.

Another useful tip for online dating, is to register a free e-mail account that is different from your main e-mail account. That way, when you decide you’ve dated enough, want to take a break or have found someone through an online dating site or other singles venue, you will be able to eliminate the need to take any further steps to prevent online dating site e-mail coming into your mail box when you no longer need it.

If you feel that someone is pressuring you into something on an online dating site, such as they don’t take NO for an answer, continue writing to you if you have told them you are not interested, harass you in any sort of way via an online dating site, pressure you into meeting them sooner then your time frame is, etc., stay away from those members. Online dating site members that are serious about dating and finding a relationship will respect your boundaries.

They will understand that you have your reasons for doing that.
If someone asks you for money through an online dating site, it is a scam. Not serious daters go on a dating site for a sourse of income. Use your common sense and your best judgement.
Always do your due diligence and use your best judgement. Remember you are not only responsible for your own personal safety, but for the safety of your home, your children. Your children need you. Always remember that when dating online, offline, or just your regular everyday life.