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Online dating is easy and fun but you need to remember to think safety first. Here are a few safety tips.
Protect Your Computer
Take care of your equipment and systems before you head out into the Internet realm
. You need to have a firewall and anti-virus protection for your email and for when you search websites and interact online. At the bare minimum, you may want these two solutions that are offered at no charge to home computer users (i.e. not for commercial use): a free firewall from ZoneAlarm and a free anti-virus program from AVG anti-virus.
Personal Security
You need to take care that you choose safe dating sites. I recommend you use the ones you see advertised on TV. The reason is that if the company is making enough money to spend millions advertising on TV, they must be doing something right. Also, these companies vet both advertisers and users who seek only financial gain from using their dating service. You can also ask your friends what online dating service they used to find their spouses.
Remember, safety first. Protect your computer and yourself with the right tools and knowledge and you will have a fun experience.
Now that we have discussed security, let us talk about growing an online relationship with someone. Just like all your relationships with family and friends, online relationships need tending to grow over time.
1. Relationships are about giving time and taking time. Does your prospect try and contact you on a regular basis? Do you do the same? Neglecting online chats, IM, or emails is a form of abuse and neglect. You both should be treating each other with respect. If you are not, then you should end the relationship.
2. Communication needs to "feel" right for both of you. If one of you is too pushy about meeting, for instance, that can give off bad vibes. So do not rush. Take time to learn more about each other and develop trust.
3. Respect each others privacy. Do not share personal email addresses or digital photos online, for example, if your online date sent you the information in confidence.
4. Share both online and offline experiences. Online - send digital cards, website links, your favorite music and videos, pics of your pet, etc. Offline - send cards, postcards, and pics from your local area like a pic of your house, your car, the beautiful park across the street, etc.
Tend your online relationship. Water it with care and over time it can sprout and grow.
More Information:
Protect Your Computer
Take care of your equipment and systems before you head out into the Internet realm
. You need to have a firewall and anti-virus protection for your email and for when you search websites and interact online. At the bare minimum, you may want these two solutions that are offered at no charge to home computer users (i.e. not for commercial use): a free firewall from ZoneAlarm and a free anti-virus program from AVG anti-virus.
Personal Security
You need to take care that you choose safe dating sites. I recommend you use the ones you see advertised on TV. The reason is that if the company is making enough money to spend millions advertising on TV, they must be doing something right. Also, these companies vet both advertisers and users who seek only financial gain from using their dating service. You can also ask your friends what online dating service they used to find their spouses.
Remember, safety first. Protect your computer and yourself with the right tools and knowledge and you will have a fun experience.
Now that we have discussed security, let us talk about growing an online relationship with someone. Just like all your relationships with family and friends, online relationships need tending to grow over time.
1. Relationships are about giving time and taking time. Does your prospect try and contact you on a regular basis? Do you do the same? Neglecting online chats, IM, or emails is a form of abuse and neglect. You both should be treating each other with respect. If you are not, then you should end the relationship.
2. Communication needs to "feel" right for both of you. If one of you is too pushy about meeting, for instance, that can give off bad vibes. So do not rush. Take time to learn more about each other and develop trust.
3. Respect each others privacy. Do not share personal email addresses or digital photos online, for example, if your online date sent you the information in confidence.
4. Share both online and offline experiences. Online - send digital cards, website links, your favorite music and videos, pics of your pet, etc. Offline - send cards, postcards, and pics from your local area like a pic of your house, your car, the beautiful park across the street, etc.
Tend your online relationship. Water it with care and over time it can sprout and grow.
More Information:
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