BEFORE MEETING
Share only information that is genuinely necessary
Your address, workplace, passwords and other identifying information can remain private.
SHARE STEP BY STEP
You decide what to share and when
A good conversation does not require you to reveal every part of your private life immediately. Share details gradually and notice how the other person responds when you prefer to wait.
- Share personal details at your own pace.
- Keep information to yourself when you are unsure.
- Notice whether your choices are accepted without pressure.
- Let trust develop over several conversations.
DIGITAL TRACES
Think before sharing personal social accounts
They may reveal your full name, friends, workplace or regular locations.
RESPECT FOR DISCRETION
A trustworthy person respects your privacy
Pressure for your full identity, address, private details or money is a bad sign.
Privacy should not be negotiated under pressure
You can end the contact when your choices are not respected.
FIRST DATE
Choose somewhere that combines discretion and independence
A public place and your own transport are a sensible foundation.
AFTER THE DATE
Continue sharing information gradually
A good first meeting does not mean opening every part of your private life immediately.