Tips for Women - Keeping Yourself Safe When Dating

Our first date with someone you have just met, especially online, is always exciting. There's the mystery and the thrill of meeting him for the first time. However, you have to keep yourself safe because you don't know this guy and you have no idea what he is. So how do you keep yourself safe when meeting somebody for the first time through a date?

Meet at a Public Place
If somebody arranges for you to meet somewhere you could have some "privacy," that should set off alarms in your head. Never, ever, meet somebody in private when it's still your first time to see him. Instead, arrange to keep yourself safe by selecting a public place instead so it would be easier for you to do that.
Also, avoid having your date picking you up at your home. This to keep your privacy safe. If he has built up your trust, then perhaps you could lower your defenses and let him pick you up outside your home but until then, arrange to always meet somewhere there's a lot of people around you.

Avoid Alcohol As Much As Possible
It is preferable that you don't drink on your first date. When alcohol has been imbibed on your system, there's a big chance that you will not be thinking clearly and could end up in a predicament you didn't count on in the first place. As much as you could, avoid alcoholic drinks on your first date. If you have to, keep your drink in sight. Some men are notorious for putting drugs into women's drinks so they can do whatever twisted intentions they have in mind. Drain your drink first before even leaving it out of your sight.

Inform a Friend or Family of Your Whereabouts
It always pay off to tell someone where you're going and who you are with. This will come in handy when you find yourself in a bad spot because people will know where to look for you and who they can approach when they need to find you.

Trust Your Instincts
Sometimes it's better to trust your gut instinct rather than try to read the situation. If you think that things don't feel right, find a way to get out of it... politely. You don't want to offend someone after all. You could tell him there's a sudden emergency at home or you need to go somewhere suddenly.

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