10 Dating Rules that Can Save Your Life this Summer

Taking precautions may not be the first thing in mind, especially when you are meeting a romantic prospect online or in-person. Whether you’ve been on a few dates or have been dating for a while, here are ten tips to could save your life this summer.

Let friends know where you are

Whether you are going out for a quick coffee date at your local cafe or a fancy dinner for two, always inform your friends, roommates, and family members when you plan to go on date. Give them information afabout where you’re going, who you are going with (including any phone number, name, registration plate, etc.,) and when you plan on getting home. If your plans change for any reason throughout the night, let them know via a text or phone call right away. While this may sound like a nuisance or over dramatic, not alerting your friends or family on your whereabouts can be disastrous if something bad were to happen.

Take your own car

Whether you met online or through mutual friends, bringing your own car can come in handy when you are looking for a way to leave your date early. Having your own car allows you to set the tone and pace of your date once it’s over. If you don’t have your own transportation, try using a taxi, car app service such as Uber or take public transport if possible.

Meet in a public place

Making the decision on where to meet a date for the first time can be exciting but can pose a risk if not done right. Whenever you are meeting a date in-person, never accept an offer to be picked up at your home and never agree to meet at their hotel room or house. First dates should take place in a public place such as a restaurant, park, or cafe, dependent on your date. If you are not sure where to go, choose a location that is quiet enough for you to get to know each other, but busy enough in case you begin to feel uncomfortable.Don’t post identifying info

With the use of social media tagging, it can be pretty easy to reveal plenty of information about yourself. Whether it’s a tagged post with you at your favorite neighbourhood pub or a tagged photo of your new car outside of your residence, these posts can be used as identifiable details to determine and reveal your location to the general public.

Avoid specifics

When you start the dating process it can be easy to share information about your job, the company you work for, and what university you went to when you are having small-talk. Chatting about these topics may be fine when you have gone on several dates with a love prospect; however, if it is the ‘getting to know’ someone phase, limit or avoid these topics if possible. If you can’t avoid the conversation, never give specific details about your job, where you live or like to hang out. It may seem boring and a bit of a challenge at first, but consider it a new way to improve your conversational skills.

Limit alcohol consumption

The best dates usually happen when both people are sober. Yes, dating can be awkward at times (especially if it’s a first date) and it’s easy to rely on alcohol as an aid to help you relax. So if you are nervous or wanting to fill those awkward pauses, charm your date with your witty humour or share an experience that you will never forget!

 

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