In this world full of free dating sites, finding a date has become rather easy for those longing love and companionship. However, it could never make the whole process of dating someone, knowing their quirks, and adjusting to the world of compromises and love easy. In fact, it becomes much more difficult when doing online as you might not really know the person, will always be worried about your safety and will take longer to be sure about the person. But there is only a set of people that can guide you through it like they do for most other things in life, your parents. The Words World has curated the best compilation of advice that our parents gave for online dating that you can absolutely rely on.
- Be wary of your safety
Do not share any sensitive information, your live location, and/or places you frequent at the very initial stages of online dating. Make sure you develop enough trust in the person before taking these crucial steps. Even for a meeting, always choose locations that are not very close or very far away from your residence and always keep your live location shared with your parents or peers whom you trust the most. Love is a risky business but not worth putting your life in danger. Anyone could turn out to be the stalker from YOU.
- Trust your gut
While it is completely okay to be a little reserved in the initial stages of online dating and absolutely necessary to hide sensitive information about yourself, it is equally important to take the plunge at the right time. Always trust your gut when it comes to judging a person. If you feel safe and comfortable with them in the very first chat, maybe the person is actually very nice. But the first instance of “but if” crossing your mind is the absolute sign that you need to slow down. Keep a tab of the red and the green flags.
- Getting physical with someone is not the only form of intimacy
These days kids are growing fast and are very inquisitive about their own bodies and want to do sex. Online dating can easily find you people who will be willing to get physical with you after just one chat. But please understand that only sex is not the definition of intimacy. Make sure you are emotionally connected to the person. If you can’t bare your heart in front of them, you definitely shouldn’t bare your body.
- Tell us everything that you are comfortable sharing
Yes, there is a tinge of awkwardness in talking to your parents about your dating life but they only want the best for you. Make sure you share as much as you are comfortable sharing and it will slowly get easier opening up about more complicated issues. In case you end up heartbroken, your parents can be the best support system you could ask for.
- Fall in love without planning forever
Not every relationship has to end in a happily ever after. Dating different people will help you know yourself better. It will help you grow and be sure about what you want in a relationship. Therefore, fall in love, head over heels, and if it doesn’t go well, your parents will always be there for you.
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