MEMBERS' DATING ADVICE & SAFETY TIPS (1,400+)

On any first date, it's essential to have an escape plan in case things don’t go as expected or if you need a quick exit. Here’s a simple approach to ensur ... For detail, click here.

You've joined the website, come up with a witty headliner, dragged out photographs from the deep dark archives, and you've started to find people you have interests with. So f ... For detail, click here.

Even though a blind date is supposed to be your first meeting, don't let that stop you from prioritizing your safety. Always talk to your blind date in advance to get a sense ... For detail, click here.

Meeting someone you've talked to online can be both awkward and exciting. To make the experience smoother, start by choosing a public place, like a restaurant, for your first ... For detail, click here.

You set up a date for Friday night @ 6pm after chatting and building rapport all week. Everything's going great, and you're both excited. Friday comes around, and you rea ... For detail, click here.

Ladies, before you go on that much-anticipated date, please take these safety precautions: Inform a trusted friend about where you’re going, your date’s name, ... For detail, click here.

Dating can be fun and exciting, as long as you are smart and use common sense. No one is too old when it comes to leaving information on where they are going and with whom the ... For detail, click here.

I've found that several aspects merge to make a first date memorable. Here are my tips for both the guy and the lady: First of all, be on time. This is a biggie. If being tru ... For detail, click here.

Finding the perfect setting for your first date is so important. An uncomfortable setting is where there is no activity or too much activity or noise to actually be able to co ... For detail, click here.

Sometimes on a first date, it's hard to know what to talk about. The best thing to do is prepare a mental list of questions to ask before you go on the date. Some conversation ... For detail, click here.

If you know ahead of time, maybe a day or more before the date would take place, it would be a good idea to pick out a couple of different outfits that would be appropriate fo ... For detail, click here.

Ladies, I suggest that when you go on a first date with a gentleman you've met online, you always let a good friend know where you are going, who you are meeting, and how long ... For detail, click here.

When a guy who you met here flies you, you would want to stay at a hotel and provide your own transportation until you feel comfortable with him. Don't let him pick you up at ... For detail, click here.

Picture this: You have great chemistry from the stroke of your keyboard. You have fun emailing and sending instant messages to each other. He thinks you're a knockout. You thi ... For detail, click here.

Meeting for the first time is not something that should be rushed into. While this site does everything possible to verify the individual posting, there is always potential fo ... For detail, click here.

It's always a challenge to make that initial contact. Do I just throw out a wink and see if they respond, or should I write something? And if I write something, how can I app ... For detail, click here.

"What do you like to do?" This one simple question is great for breaking the ice because it allows people to talk about what interests them the most. Instead of asking, "What ... For detail, click here.

Meeting someone for the first time can be a little scary. I feel that a warm smile, eye contact, and a sincere "Hello, nice to meet you" can make the other person feel more co ... For detail, click here.

First dates can be harrowing enough without the extra worry of wondering how to break the ice. In my opinion, the best way to break the ice starts well before the first date. ... For detail, click here.

Try being "out of the box" or original with your introduction message to someone. Take the time to look at their profile and note a couple of things about them to ask about. S ... For detail, click here.