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Would you agree that meeting someone from a dating site is dangerous?

Gangstress · 41-45, F
If you met them in the woods, 100%
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Matt85 · 36-40, M
Not if you meet and stay in a public place, like the town centre.
MissTaken · 36-40, F
Potentially yes. If you meet someone make sure it’s in a public place with lots of other folk around just in case you need help. You could also take a friend you trust with you 🙂
meggie · F
I've never done it but if I did I would get some sort of proof of who they are before and as @Matt85 above says, in a public place.
Convivial · 26-30, F
@meggie definitely in a public place
Adogslife · 61-69, M
Not at all. I had great success. The women were all cool. I simply chose breakfast dates. That way you get to know each other and they don’t feel the unnecessary pressure of an evening date. Afterwords we’d just take a walk along the harbor and chat.

I’m married now to one of the women I met on Match. We dated for 5-6 years before tying the knot in July.
ArtieKat · M
I've never used a dating site personally but before meeting anyone in person I would want to have communicated first via Zoom or WhatsApp - particularly if I was a female.
ArtieKat · M
@lakshsony Anything to do with money is a red flag until you've known somebody very well for a long time.
lakshsony · 31-35, F
@ArtieKat learnt my lesson. it was not just made me feel so stupid but also heart breaking. i've always had trust issues and this guy just made it worse. i stopped logging in to Tinder ever since then. small incident but it can affect some of us greatly.
ArtieKat · M
@lakshsony Such a shame for you. x
PhilDeep · 51-55, M
I'd never even consider posting on one let alone meeting someone from one. Way too much lying and faking online to use it as a basis of a serious relationship unless there's a connection that's been established over years and years, gradually progressing to calls, video etc before meeting, in my opinion.
Fairydust · F
@PhilDeep

People do lie online but people do meet and get married from online dating, I’ve met many in my job, so it does work.
PhilDeep · 51-55, M
@Fairydust I'm happy for people in relationships that work, always. I have a huge problem trusting, aside from just the internet, so I'm glad it does work for some :)
Fairydust · F
@PhilDeep

I understand, I’m the same now.
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Yes, but pretty basic precautions could mitigate most of the danger.
Fairydust · F
Not if you’re careful and meet in public.
johnsreenevasan · 36-40
@Fairydust Unless it's a hook up, I rarely see people meet in dangerous places
ZhangBB · 31-35, M
NEVER!! Sexual assault can be common on dates, especially with people you don't know well or mostly from online. Stay safe while online dating by checking out the person's social media profiles, video chatting with them before you meet in person, and telling a friend where you're going and who you're with.
lakshsony · 31-35, F
not all the time. but it is always the best move to get to know her or him well before the actual meeting. ask as many questions as possible, re-check if the information shared are consistent or not, if everything looks right then proceed to meet up. Remember, meeting a stranger from dating site is equally dangerous for men and women.
Convivial · 26-30, F
It's certainly got the potential
Pretzel · 61-69, M
an anonymous person that could like to you about literally everything they tell you?

and have diseases that are life-changing/threatening?

nah...what could go wrong?
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OliRos · 18-21, F
Not inherently, if you exercise proper precautions and preparation.

I have never done it and doubt if I ever would.
AlchemyFox · 36-40, F
Yes, it is. I've experienced it first hand. I will never join a dating site again.
If you're extra careful about it it won't be dangerous
Starcrossed · 41-45, F
No, I think most on dating sites are just regular people.
hunkalove · 61-69, M
Depends on how cute her butt is.
dontbekoi · 36-40, F
BLP11520 · 61-69, M
Oh hell ya

 
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