Many people can find wonders out of online dating, but many people are also a bit weary and feel uncomfortable meeting people online. To improve the safety of themselves on a date, they might have a friend tag along. Wrong!
Under no circumstances should you bring a friend to your first date with someone you met online. Just imagine the horrible impression you will leave on your date. You are going to get to know this person who might also be serious in finding their true love, not to introduce a friend to them.
To make the date safer without bringing a friend, try taking separate cars and meet at the restaurant or public area where there are lots of people present. Try to meet in the daytime or early evening if possible, at least just for the first date.
Don’t let the date run longer than a half hour and make that clear before you plan the date. Finally, let your friend know your phone number, the address and phone number of the place you are going to, and any other details. This will be more than enough to ensure security and safety on a date with someone you met online.
However, even after all of that you are still not convinced and you must bring a friend along to your date, which is highly not recommended, then make sure you tell your date well in advanced while you plan the date. Don’t call them up last minute and surprise them saying you are bringing along a date. Imagine how embarrassing he will be if he is waiting there with flowers or she would be if she chose a revealing dress she saved just for you.
Try suggesting a double date as well. If not, at least plan for an early exit for your friend. Either way, please get it out of your mind that you need to bring a friend with you on your first date. Remember, you wouldn’t like being a third wheel so why would you do it to your friend? Driving separately to meet at a public café or restaurant in the afternoon or early evening for only 30 minutes is the safest you can ever be on an online date.
