Any good relationship is built on the foundation of honesty and sincerity, so do be true when you are exchanging emails or chatting with your potential match. Don't make yourself to be something you're not, and when the photo-swapping opportunity comes, give him or her your recent and actual picture. You're probably worried about what will become of your photo, so you should only do this once you've really gotten to know your main online squeeze. But even if it seems like you can trust your new buddy, don't go on blabbing personal details that will definitely compromise you. Instead, stick to email addresses and screen names. Keep it casual and fun, but do keep track of your conversations. Try to remember the things which have been mentioned to you so you can be sure that he or she is as truthful as can be.

So let's say that you and your new friend really hit it off and decide to meet in person. You will surely be worried about your first time encounter so it is best to keep things light. Arrange to see each other in a place where you're surrounded by a bunch of people just in case he or she turns out to be a creep. Tell a friend that you are going to meet this guy or girl. Let your friend know when and where your date will be just in case you need some quick rescue.