Churib6464

Here is some advice when it comes to meeting anyone from the internet or even just meeting someone that you don't know for a first date.

1. Make sure that you have exchanged numbers and that you have talked to this person over the phone at least enough that you feel comfortable talking to them. If this person has not given you a number and you have not talked to them on the phone then I'd pass on meeting them.

2. Make sure this person has sent you at least a couple pictures of themselves before you even think of meeting them.

When meeting them..

1. Make sure that family/friends know about this person and that they know exactly where you are going on your date.

2. Drive yourself! Whatever you do, DO NOT allow someone to talk you into going somewhere with them and they drive. You need to be in control and have a way out in case the person is not what they said they were.

3. On your date, do not go anywhere that is not a public place. Meet the person in a mall or a place where other people are around. DO NOT meet the person in any place that could put you at safety risk. After you meet the person, DO NOT allow them to talk you into going to somewhere else where you would be alone with them. You want to keep yourself safe at all times until you have dated this person for a while and really trust them.

4. It's best to not allow them to know what kind of car your driving or walk you to your car. You don't want some weirdo to know your car or find out where you live.

5. Make sure you have a backup plan in case they turn out to be a weirdo. If you feel uncomfortable, if your instinct is telling you that this person is a fruitcake then go by your inner feeling. Have a backup plan or someone that is willing to meet you in case of a emergency that you can call and will show up where your at, friends, family.

Hope this helps, have a safe date.

I think that it's a good idea to chat with the person a few times and then talk to them on the phone a few times. Basically what you're trying to do is make sure they are who they say they are to the best of your ability and to be sure they stay consistent. Once you feel comfortable to meet face to face, pick a public place where you feel comfortable. Usually for coffee or drinks that way if it's a total flop you're not stuck there for 2 hrs. Make sure you tell someone where you're going and who you are meeting. I think it's really important to have a safety person who always knows where you are and who you are with when meeting people from online. Let them know when they should expect you. I also don't think it hurts for them to send you a text in the middle of the "date". Of course apologize profusely for texting which is something that you generally would never do but it's a text you've been waiting on all day. You get the idea. :)
Good luck! You can never be too safe! I think it's a bad idea to take him back to your place.