Online dating can be safe and fun

Thirteen tips, tricks and precautions

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This article bothered me. Women and men should be safe and enjoy themselves when they date online.

I’ve been doing it for a while now and I’ve had a lot of fun. I’ve met some great guys as well as some incredible losers. Here are my tips on how to have fun while weeding out the jerks and staying safe.

1. Are you ready to date?

If you feel desperate, insecure or worthless — don’t date. A relationship will not help you. At best it will stick a band-aid on a wound, at worst you will attract predators. This is particularly true if you are a naturally compassionate person or an empath. Users and narcissists will hone in on you.

The best way to protect yourself? Go to a therapist and work out your issues. Approach relationships from a place of confidence, security and self-respect. If you don’t, you are playing with fire.

2. Find a good dating site

I like OKCupid. A friend found her husband on Match. Another likes Kettle of Fish. I didn’t like eHarmony, but it might work for you.

Notice I only mentioned well known companies? It’s because they protect your personal data. Be aware, though, that protection comes with a…