Always Ask Difficult Questions
One of the best things about interacting with someone through chat online is that you do not have to be face to face when you ask those difficult questions. This is a convenience not provided in the real world because staring someone in the face can be intimidating. The thing is, online it is even more important that you go ahead and ask all of those hard questions. This is often the only way you can get an idea of who the person you are dealing with really is. Are you married or have you ever been? Do you have any children? How many meaningful relationships have you been in? What about sexual partners? Never hesitate to ask the questions that are burning in your mind.
Never Take Anything at Face Value
When you first meet someone online and they offer up a picture, remember that pictures are easily downloaded, manipulated, and even stolen from other people. Do not just assume that the photo you are staring at is for sure the way the person on the other side of the screen really looks. If you are really starting to get serious in an encounter, ask for more photos, or even a video chat session of you are really suspicious about the person you have connected with.
Wear Your Pervert Radar
There are those good, down-to-earth people online who are actually looking for a meaningful relationship, but there are always going to be those few in the crowd that are just plain out weirdos. Make sure you have on your discretional radar to sift through the online connections that only have one thing on their mind. Otherwise, you will end up with a whole lot of unmeaningful introductions to people who you would rather you never met, even virtually.
0 Comments