The Pro’s and Con’s of Internet Dating Stephanie November David Mosher March 16, 2006

Introduction The pro’s of online dating Precautions you should you take before meeting someone “Red Flags” The con’s and bad outcomes of online dating

Pro’s: Why people do it Don’t have time to date Gay, lesbian, or other specific lifestyle Trouble finding someone like you in your area Shy meeting new people No Rush

Before meeting Always ask for full name, address, and phone number Talk for a long time on the phone Never go out with someone who only gives you a work number Find a reason to call unexpectedly Remember you never really know the person until you meet them

What to do when first meeting someone Tell a friend where you are Meet in a public place Never get picked up from you house/driven home Pay attention to what they say Never invite them to your house!

“Red Flags” No Picture They can call you but you can’t call them Do they rush certain topics? Push meeting right away or keep rescheduling meeting They say they love you early on

Gay and lesbian Difficult for gay’s and lesbian’s to meet Sites help Find people who aren’t stereotypical “club-type” homosexuals

Good outcomes Connects on an emotional level before physical level Establish friendship before meeting; avoids awkwardness Higher chance of staying together Meeting people you never would’ve met without internet

Bad outcome’s Many stalkers prey on young persons online Person may not be who they claimed to be online Always uncertainty/risk May be friendly online but different in real life

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