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LDS Dating Tips
Safe Online Dating
Protect Your Information
Be very careful about the information you give out.  It's safest to never give out last name, address, phone number, work place, or any other identifying info.  If someone is pressuring you to give out this info. then immeditatly break contact with them.
Ease Into Things
Take things slow when getting to know eacth other.  Trust your insticts about people.  Take your time and let things naturally develop.   If you think they are lying, they most likely are. Don't fall into the traps of someone who likes to steer the conversation towards sexual topics.  Once you feel very comfortable with someone then a good next step is to talk to them by phone.  You can get a good impression of there personality this way, better than with email and IM. However, never give out your personal number.  Use a pay phone or blocked number until you have absolute trust.
Meeting in Person
Meet when you are absolutely ready to meet.  Never be pressured into meeting when you are hesitant. Pressuring is sign of negative character so don't fall for it.  An honorable person will understand the risks involved with online dating and will respect your feelings.
Don't go alone!  Especially for your first few meetings.  Go on a double or group date to meet the person.  Always tell someone where you're going, when, and who you'll be with. Never have your date pick you up.  Stay in your own car throughout the date in order to maintain control.  Meet an a safe, public place, never in either of your residences.  Now is the time to be careful, after you gain trust you can then be more laxed about these things.
When meeting outside your area: If you're flying in, make your own transportation and lodging reservations, and keep them to yourself. Don't meet your date at your hotel. If the meeting location you've chosen seems unsafe or inappropriate to you, go back to your hotel. Always make sure someone knows your plans and has your contact information. If possible, carry a cell phone at all times.

Be concerned if your date never introduces you to colleagues, friends, or family, or if they look very different from photos posted online.
10 Tips for Successful LDS Dating
By Kari Eriksson 

Are you all set to go LDS dating? Have you found an interesting person using some of the online dating service or some other way any now you are ready for the actual dating part?


Here are ten tips that work whether you adhere to the Latter Day Saint movement or not to make your LDS date a great experience.


1. Remember you have two ears and one mouth!


When you are LDS dating and sitting across from you date, maybe at a nice restaurant, remember to listen! Show interest in the other person first.


2. Ask open ended questions!


Show interest in the other person on your date by asking questions that are not simply answered yes or no. This will make the conversation flow better.


3. Dress properly for LDS dating!


Most of all, be yourself in your dressing, but also consider that you might want to go with the golden rule hear, clean and proper. Proper meaning no rips, holes or the like.


4. Be yourself!


When dating it is easy to be overwhelmed by the need to make a great expression, but if you become somebody you are not it will only bring hardship later. Be yourself and your right mate will emerge.


5. Timing is everything!


This goes for many things in life. In this case make sure you set your alarm or whatever it takes to be on time, and even better ahead of time, for your LDS date.


6. Smile!


LDS dating is no different than the rest of life. Joy and smiles are attractive. They draw people to you like flies to sugar.


7. Maintain eye contact!


Does not mean that you should sit through your LDS dating experience staring the other down, but do keep eye contact for most of the time, it helps connection.


8. Go activity LDS dating!


If you feel a bit uncomfortable about sitting still at a dinner table for a full evening, go for an activity date where you will move around some and topics of conversation will emerge naturally.


9. Breathe!


This might sound silly for your date, though it is so easily to forget to breathe if getting a little nervous. Take a couple of deep breaths every now and then and your date will be a more pleasant experience.


10. Follow up!


If you enjoyed your LDS dating, let your date know afterwards. Like later in the afternoon or next day through a message, maybe SMS or a call.


Enjoy your LDS dating!

 

 

Kari Eriksson is an infopreneur and came across the popularity of LDS dating some time back. He decided to learn more on this topic and is now gathering his learnings at [http://www.lds-dating-online.com] where you can find articles, links and other useful resources.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Kari_Eriksson

 

 

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