Your safety, is of the paramount importance. Pleae find below some basic, common sense safety tips, to keep in mind when dating online or even off-line for that fact. By following some safety precautions, you'll make absolutely sure that you are not doing anything that could be dangerous.

• Dating online offers the unique opportunity to learn about someone''s attitude, personality, living situation, etc.; see photos and videos; hear his or her voice; chat instantly, via email or on the phone — and never reveal your identity or your personal information until you decide you've met a match.

• Do not, under any circumstance reaveal any personally identifieable information in your online dating profile, in your personal ads, or in your private e-mails to singles.

• Remember, if you do decide to meet someone, then always leave details with a friend or relative of where you are going, expected times of return and if you have a mobile phone, make sure you take with you. (Like you would on a blind date)

Remember: you are in control. No one should ever pressure you into revealing anything about yourself that you want to keep private. Anyone who does, is not respecting your boundaries, and is probably not worth contacting further.