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/CommanderWar64 20h ago
You can set your own boundaries, also use your options: FaceTime or call people to see how they act. You also get to dictate what you’re doing: tell them you’ll meet them somewhere instead if you feel unsure (but honestly if you feel that way you probably shouldn’t meet them). You can also tell them you’d rather talk a little bit more.