Block, report, move on: tools that help
For a first meet, choose a public place, keep it time-boxed, use your own transport, tell a friend, and follow our dating safety tips.
Keep your privacy gradual: chat on-platform at first, avoid sharing personal details too early, and be cautious with anyone who tries to rush intimacy or trust. Never send money, gift cards, or “travel fees,” and treat off-platform pressure as a red flag.
If something feels pushy or inconsistent, you don’t owe an explanation—set a boundary, step back, and use block/report tools when needed. A respectful match will accept your pace, your no, and your preference for clear plans.
Do
- Keep personal info gradual until trust is earned.
- Stick to on-platform messaging early on.
- Confirm plans clearly: time, place, and duration.
- Use your own transport and keep your exit easy.
- Tell a friend your plan and check in after.
- Trust your instincts and pause if anything feels off.
Don’t
- Send money, gift cards, or “travel help” to anyone.
- Share your home address or workplace early on.
- Let someone rush you into off-platform contact.
- Ignore repeated pressure, guilt, or sudden urgency.
- Meet in private locations for a first date.
- Keep engaging after you’ve decided it’s not a fit.