Online dating: Prep yourself well before meeting your online date

 Online dating can be terrifying and awkward sometimes. Here are some tips you should follow before going on an online date

Keep your friends in the loop: Safety matters. Keep your friends posted about the person you are meeting and the place you are going to. If the date does not go as planned your friend/s can always show up and save the day.

Choose the right place for your date: It's better to be safe and choose a public sphere. When you are meeting a person for the first time, it's always mysterious. So be on the safer side and meet the person in a cafe or a restaurant.

Stalk the person online: Do a background check on the other person before meeting them. Sometimes all information mentioned on an online profile might not be real. Make sure you are going out with a genuine person.

Have realistic expectations: Be genuine with your date. Be honest and open about your intentions with him or her. If you are not looking for a serious relationship, then be straightforward and tell them that.

Have an escape plan: It is always good to have a backup plan. If your date is boring or not like you expected him/her to be like, then always have a backup plan in mind. But keep the reason realistic. You can also call a friend over to get you out of there.