Been thinking about this a lot lately and figured I'd ask the community directly. My go-to move is always suggesting a public first meet at a coffee shop or bar — keeps everything casual.
Bots are everywhere, but they're usually pretty easy to spot if you ask a specific question early on. The trick is being upfront in your bio. Nobody wants to waste time guessing what you're after.
A few things worth keeping in mind:
- Payment requests from matches should always be treated as a scam regardless of the story behind them.
- Tell a trusted friend where you're going and share your live location during a first meet.
- Platforms with active moderation and real reporting tools are worth prioritizing over free-for-all sites.