Spent a while looking into this and couldn't find a clear answer, so here I am. Tell a trusted friend your plans and share your live location during any first meeting with a stranger.
Profile quality matters more than which platform you choose — a well-written bio beats a hundred passive swipes. Speed dating in both online and in-person formats has made a genuine comeback and it's actually fun.
Safety considerations I keep in mind:
- Payment requests from any match should always be treated as a scam regardless of the story given.
- Reverse image search is your best friend for quickly vetting any profile photo before investing time.
- Screen recording during video chats is a real concern — keep identifying personal details off screen.