Safety

Your Online Dating Safety Checklist

<h2>Before the Date</h2> <p>Video chat first. Tell a friend where you're going. Research the venue. Arrange your own transport. Charge your phone fully.</p> <h2>During the Date</h2> <p>Meet in public. Watch your drink. Trust your gut. Don't feel obliged to stay if you're uncomfortable. Have an exit plan.</p> <h2>After the Date</h2> <p>Text your friend that you're safe. Block and report anyone who made you feel unsafe. Trust your instincts about whether to continue.</p> <h2>Red Flags to Watch For</h2> <p>Pressure to leave the venue. Excessive alcohol pushing. Boundary-ignoring behaviour. Anger at normal boundaries. Monitoring your phone.</p>