Nowadays, meeting new people offline even sounds weird. A violent rhythm of modern life gives people little chances to get new acquaintances. They spend more time on the Internet than outdoors. This is why dating apps are so popular - they allow people to have new contacts without going anywhere.

Of course, this method of communication has its drawbacks and risks. You don’t know anything about the person you like. You swipe into total strangeness. What hides behind that beautiful picture? Anything you can or can’t imagine. You may spend a great time together or even find the love of your life, or meet a real creep that can not only ruin your evening but put your life in danger.

Beware of Creeps!

Is that Tinder game worth playing? You can’t make up your mind if you won’t try at least once! But to avoid as many risks as you can, there are certain things you should pay attention to. You can decide whether you should meet a person offline or not while you both discuss your future date.

The simple tips below can help you figure out whether it’s safe to go on a date with a certain match. Read them carefully and remember what to pay attention to next time you both swipe right. No matter how attractive the stranger may seem, your physical and emotional safety is of top importance.

Request for your match’s social media accounts

Today everyone communicates through social media, so this request definitely won’t make you seem weird or too nosy. But if your match refuses to make friends with you in social media, this is really weird. What can an honest person conceal? Wife and kids? In any case, leaving a potential partner behind one’s circle of communication is disrespectful. This should raise serious doubts whether you’re ready to deal with such an attitude because violence always starts from disrespect.

Raise the topic of contraception and see the reaction

If you don’t want to catch an unpleasant STD or desperately look for abortion clinics after your date, discuss it as soon as you start talking about sex. A person who doesn’t feel good about using condoms is dangerous. He or she cares neither for his or her own safety nor of yours. You should also always have condoms with you when you go on a date, just in case.

Choose the time and place of your date carefully

Your first date should happen in the daytime in a public place. If your match strongly objects and wants you to go to his or her place right away or to meet at night - perhaps you shouldn't go on this date. An adequate person should understand that you need to get to know him or her better before going to such a level of trust and intimacy.

Inform someone you trust where you’re going

Someone should know where you’re going to be. Ideally, you can ask a person you trust to be somewhere nearby. If you decide to change the location, you should also inform that person about it. Maybe it’s not a very romantic mood to go on a date with, but to stay healthy and alive is far more important.

Remember that you should always trust your intuition and not be afraid to say no if something about your Tinder match disturbs you. There’s a lot of fish in the sea, and you can always meet someone less problematic and more respectful. Love yourself, respect yourself and don’t let anyone mess with your personal bounds and safety.