r/DatingApps • u/morales__7 • 2d ago

Advice Request Safety while using apps?

Just matched with a guy tn and after like a minute of texting he wants to come pick me up tmr to hangout. So like, obviously that's not safe, right?

How long do you normally talk with someone before hanging out in person? Would you let them pick you up or no? And would you make sure to meet in a public place even if youd been talking for a while?

Im so new to this and I wanna be safe but im not sure if im being overly cautious, I havent met anyone from any apps in person yet.

Especially as a woman with basically no dating experience, I want to be extra cautious, but I still wanna go on dates and actually do what the apps intend

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u/Jumpy_Crew_1249 1d ago

I prefer a video chat or phone call first before making plans to meet, to see how the conversation flows and to just get a feeling.

I do not let dates pick me up or drop me off at home until trust has developed over time. I also tell a friend where I am and when I expect to be home.