Watch Out for Internet Dating Dangers

Most people who sign up at dating websites are usually clueless about Internet dating dangers — whether they pay to join an Internet dating service or it’s a totally free Internet dating site — it doesn’t make the experience any safer if you don’t know what to watch out for.

So, be on the look out for these common Internet dating dangers:

*** People who lie in their profiles

Research has proven that men lie about their height, weight, marital status, age and income.

Women lie most about their weight and their age.

How to Protect Yourself —

Do not automatically believe anyone’s written profile

AND do not trust their photograph (which may be decades old or even belong to someone else)

If you become seriously interested in someone and you’re ready to meet in person but you want to avoid any shock:

Ask for a video skype call so you can see each other in advance of physically meeting

And ask to speak with a friend who can vouch for the facts of the other person’s profile

*** People who aren’t single

Do not automatically assume because someone is a member of a singles site that they are actually single. You want to have a good Internet dating match, and determining that the other person is actually single (or at least in the process of getting a divorce) is part of your growth process as you gain confidence in your ability to take your time and patiently get the information you need before you leap into something that could be hurtful.

*** People who are just players when you want a serious Internet dating match

Make sure to be up front in your email messages and phone calls that you want to find a serious relationship and you’re only interested in spending your time with people who have the same Internet dating match goal. Listen very carefully for any resistance to your comments and go forward only if you believe that you’re getting a solid response that matches what you are looking for.

One of the blessings of totally free Internet dating sites is you can practice being honest and curious, gaining more solid emotional and conversational skills, without it costing you a dime!