Do you think background checks are important before online dating?
Hey folks, I recently started trying online dating again after a long break, and I’ll admit I feel both excited and super cautious. Last week I matched with someone who seemed great at first, but then something felt… off. I read an article that laid out some reasons why doing a background check before meeting an online date can be helpful — not to be paranoid, but to protect yourself: 11 Reasons to Do a Background Check on Your Online Date. It talked about safety, red flags, and practical concerns. I’m curious — do you think it’s overkill, or actually smart in today’s dating world?
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Interesting topic. I personally don’t do official background checks, but I always try to talk on video at least once before meeting someone. It gives me a better sense of who they actually are, and I can usually tell if something doesn’t feel right. Simple steps like that give me peace of mind without making things too serious too soon.