| Precautions should be used with all Internet sites, including Catholic dating sites and social media sites. One common mistake on social media and dating sites is to reveal too much about oneself to someone too soon. Be cautious and take it slow.
The vast majority of people on reliable Catholic dating sites are good people. The better sites take active steps to remove problem people quickly. Yet, there are some people on these sites with serious psychological problems, many with pornography addictions, and even a few sexual predators.
It's difficult to discern online or on the phone the reliability of a person. How do you know whether or not a person is misrepresenting themselves? Remember that it's difficult to discern their true depth of character online.
Women should never travel alone for a first meeting. We recommend that at least the first meeting take place within a family setting. Just because you might be 26 or 36 and have been on your own for several years is no guarantee of protection against a predator. Your family can help to provide a needed shield against problem people. Some may want to conduct a simple background check before inviting someone to come into to your life from the Internet.
We don't mean to unnecessarily frighten you from using a good dating site.
It's a good way to meet someone who shares your
faith. Nevertheless, be prudent and discerning
while enjoying your time there.
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