Christian Dating Safety Tips
Dating can be such a difficult thing. It seems to get worse as time goes on and as this world deteriorates. With horrible issues to deal with such as date rape, it’s nearly amazing that people do it anymore! Lucky for me, I’m out of the game. God finally answered my prayers and I was married to the most wonderful man in May of 2003. For the rest of the single world, dating remains a timeless mystery full of excitement and sometimes misery.
What can you do to be safe when dating? Many people (especially women) rely too heavily on what people will think of them rather on their own feelings or instincts. I once read a book that told women to always obey that ‘gut feeling’ that makes you uneasy in situations. That’s what can save your life. Think about it you’re on a first date with someone you’ve only spoken to a couple times. You decided (for safety reasons) to meet somewhere for dinner but since he was so nice and very respectful, you agree to take a walk with him through the park. It’s late. It’s dark. No one is around but you and the nice guy you know so little about. Suddenly, you start to feel uneasy about something. You’re uncomfortable. He hasn’t really even said or done anything to warrant this feeling, but you still feel it. Now you’re thinking, This is ridiculous. He hasn’t even done anything. If I run away from him and freak out, what will he think? He’ll never want to see me again and he’s an ok guy. That’s the kind of thinking that gets you in trouble.
Here’s your first tip: if you get that uneasy, sickening, scary, I-have-to-get-out-of-here-right-now feeling that settles in the pit of your stomach RUN! That feeling is there for a reason and more than likely, will save your life! Who cares what he thinks, especially if he creeps you out!
How many times have you heard the phrase safety in numbers’? It’s completely true. If you are with a group of people or out in a highly populated, public place, your date is less likely to do something harmful to you. Plus, if you’re with friends, they have a chance to size him up’ and tell you what they think.
It’s best to keep yourself from getting into those ‘alone with my date and feeling creeped out’ moments. If you hardly know him, use common sense and tell him you prefer to stay where people are. If he’s truly a good fella, he’ll understand and it won’t be a problem.
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