With social media taking everyone by storm, everything is now accessible right at our fingertips. From basic information, ordering our usual grocery items of our list and even finding your soulmate by means of online dating is now accessible. Thanks to the emergence of social media, now everyone has the chance not to be lonely come Valentines Day. It’s okay to do online dating. As long as the person you are talking to are real. When we say real, their identity online matches the identity in real life. Do not fall easily with sweet words you read in your screen when your screen partner says so. Unless, you really know that person, exercise due diligence in everything you do online. If it is too good to be true, it’s better to be safe than be sorry. So, here are some tips to make sure your date will not be a remorse later on.
First of course is to verify the legitimacy of the person you are talking on the other line is real. It will not hurt to verify some details. There are mean people nowadays that will do anything to get your money, personal information and other valuable information for personal interest. If you see a red flag such as the other person won’t provide any details about their background, move on and get out of that conversation now. Next is, use the power of social media. Everything nowadays can be verified by means of using social media such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, among others.
These platforms are being used by almost all the people here in the Earth. So, it’s not impossible you can’t find any information on the identity of your online date. Another way to verify is, meet in person or ask to video chat. Personal face to face meeting will surely clear your doubts on the legitimacy of the one you are dating. This way, you can surely assess if he/she is the right one or you can gauge from there if the person is really telling you the truth or just making up stories for you to fall for it eventually.
It doesn’t hurt to ask your date if he/she could meet you in person. Far from each other? Skype is the ultimate answer. Don’t be afraid to ask. A curious mind always asks for answers. When in doubt, always ask. If you are bother by their answer and want to verify more, test them. Ask questions that you are sure a few people you know personally can answer. Don’t give out all personal information regardless you have been asked or eagerly just want to share. Just no.
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Bailey Hudson is a creative content writer from Texas USA. He graduated in 2012 at the Hult University with a degree in Mass Communication. He created Bailey Doest Bark in 2015 and is currently the managing editor of the online portal.
