MakeGirlfriends.com Online Safety Tips

MakeGirlfriends.com is for women only and not a dating website.  This social site is absolutely FREE to you.  I know how difficult it can be to meet women when you move to a new area.  MakeGirlfriends.com is a great way to connect in order to make lasting friendships.  Meet someone for coffee,  shopping, or to have a meal with.  Then share your stories and enjoy each other’s company.  If nothing else, get inspired by the words of Nancy’s blog.  Meet. Share. Inspire!

MakeGirlfriends.com wants you to be safe when you meet new women friends on our site.

While most online friend sites are safe, you should take certain precautions to ensure your safety online and when you meet in the real world.

Please review these online safety tips before using the MakeGirlfriends.com site and meeting up with your new friends. Use your best judgment when sharing personal information.

Be cautious if you meet someone who:

• Asks you for money
• Asks you questions that are inappropriate or make you uncomfortable
• Tells inconsistent stories
• Responds to specific questions with vague answers
• Advises you to compromise your principles
• Constantly blames others for problems in her life
• Makes you feel uncomfortable in any way

ALWAYS arrange to meet in a populated, public place. NEVER meet in a private home (or in a hotel room) or in a remote location. Stay in a public place, and if you feel pressured to go to a private place, end the meeting and leave immediately. If you are followed to where you parked your car, stop and reverse direction. Go into another public place and phone a friend or family member. Come back later with your friend or family member to get your car.

Tell at least one friend or family member who you are meeting, where you are going and when you expect to return. Let the person you are meeting know that your plans together are known by other people and that they are expecting to hear from you after the meeting is over.

Contact your friend or family member before and after the meeting or ask them to contact you at a predetermined time.

Keep a clear mind. Refrain from drinking too much at your first meeting, as it could impair your ability to make good decisions and may put your safety at risk. Refrain from drinking alcoholic beverages when meeting someone for the first time.

Bring your mobile phone with you, if you have one. Most cell phones can be used to call 911. Make sure 911 services are available in your area and if not, know your emergency number.

Be responsible for your own transportation. Don’t have the other person pick you up. Ask a friend or family member to drive you, if necessary, or take a taxi.

Make sure your personal belongings (purses, wallets) are not left unattended. Don’t risk having your personal information stolen or your drink tampered with by leaving your belongings unattended. If you must leave your drink unattended, finish it before you leave and order another when you return.

Make plans to meet again if you feel comfortable and your new friend is a good fit for you!

Remember to follow all of these guidelines on subsequent meetings, until you feel comfortable with your new friend. The other person will want you to feel safe if her intention is to make new friends, too.