Asking here because you guys tend to give more honest answers than most places online. Most mainstream apps work fine for mature dating if you set your age range appropriately.
Never share your real last name, address, or workplace before meeting someone in person. The cougar-cub dynamic has become way more mainstream and accepted over the last decade.
A few things worth keeping in mind:
- Tell a trusted friend where you're going and share your live location during a first meet.
- Report suspicious behavior to the platform — most have dedicated teams for this now.
- Use a Google Voice number instead of your real number when you're still getting to know someone.
- Reverse image search is your best friend for vetting profile photos quickly.
- Blackmail starts with compromising content. Be thoughtful about what you share and with whom.