Are you ready to give online dating a try?
Great!
But before you dive right in, make sure you get it right!
Online dating may seem easy, but there is quite a bit that goes into it, especially if you want to safeguard yourself from the dangers and craziness.
Do yourself a favor and learn how to do online dating right, by listening to the latest podcast episode featuring Paula, ‘How to Do Online Dating Right’:
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SHOW NOTES
Episode Title: How to Do Online Dating Right
Guests: Paula – Follow Her on Twitter – Listen to Her Podcast
Music: Lecrae – All I Need Is You * Estelle – Something Good
Quotables:
- “Being afraid that someone is lying to you is not an irrational fear at all, because it’s definitely happening.” – Paula
- “As soon as you start feeling strange about somebody…trust that!” – Paula
- “I feel like, if you can’t spell things correctly in your profile, I probably shouldn’t be talking to you.” – Paula
- “Always date with a purpose.” – Jay
Key Lessons:
- Things you need to be on high alert for when dating online
- Why trusting your instincts may save your life
- How to safeguard yourself when dating online
- How to overcome the perceived embarrassment of telling people you met someone online
Hot Topics & Takeaways:
- Two of the biggest fears people have about online dating
- How to determine if the person you’re getting to know online is lying to you
- How single parents can protect their children while dating online
- Advantages to online dating
Dangers and Difficulties:
- The greatest dangers of dating online
- Why you should be on alert if someone you met online asks to come see you
- When a person should avoid dating online at all cost
- The danger of allowing your preferences to override your standards
Experience is the Best Teacher:
- Paula shares her most memorable online dating experience
- Paula explains why she totally advocates for doing background checks on people you are planning to meet from online
- Paula shares why it is important to have an exit plan before going on a date with someone you met online
Fun Times & Stories
- Jays talks about the time he got catfished
Hold Yourself Accountable:
Be cautious and exercise wisdom at all times.
Apply the Principles:
“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.” James 1:5 (ESV)
Take Action Now:
- Pray before deciding to date online.
- Seek God’s guidance throughout the online dating process.
- Continuously pray for wisdom and the ability to make the right choices and decisions.
- Follow your instincts and make your safety your top priority.
- Have fun.
Show Some Love:
Please leave me a comment or a private message answering the following questions:
Is online dating an option for you?
October 3, 2014
Hey Jay,
I just wanted to chime in and say congrats on your 50th episode. I appreciated all the hard work you put into each show. I’ve been listening since episode 1 and really enjoy each and every one, (especially Episode 19 the one I was on). I wanted to answer the question about if online dating is for me. I would say yes. However It wasn’t always that way. In fact, I was totally against online dating a few years back. I thought it was for people that were awkward and couldn’t meet people. But I remember I said to myself, why not give it a try after healing from a bad relationship. I created an online dating profile, filled out the relationship questions and messaged a few people. Some people responded and some people didn’t. I tried to be as genuine as possible, I didn’t know what I was doing honestly. I wasn’t on there trying to have one night stands, or anything like that. But there was one young lady who caught my interest, and we had a genuine conversation back and forth for a week or two. Then we started talking on the phone, and after that we had our first date.
And whats crazy, is that the young lady I met online, I’m still with and we are engaged to be married! So for people who may be a little weary of online dating, I would say try it, and be genuine with your intentions, and follow the tips shared on this episode. Thanks again!
–James (@jdubtheqb on twitter)
October 10, 2014
Thank you so much for all of your support James. You have truly been here since the beginning. That means more to me than you can possibly begin to imagine.
It was such a joy to have you as a guest on the podcast. I look forward to having you back on next year, if you’re willing and interested.
WOW! What an amazing experience. I am so happy to hear that you taking a chance dating online has led to you meeting your future wife. That is truly a blessing! Congratulations bro! I am so happy for you.
Thank you so much for the kind and encouraging words. I will be reading this comment on an upcoming episode of the podcast to share your experience and sentiments with the fellow R.E.A.L. Lovers!
October 11, 2014
Thanks man I appreciate it. Yeah most definitely be interested in being on your podcast again, just let me know. Keep up the great work!
October 16, 2014
Great! We will definitely make it happen! Thanks!
October 4, 2014
Jay, I truly enjoyed this podcast, because I learned how to communicate online with knowledge. Your guest was very knowledgeable and even though I am still very cautious, I do feel better equipped to help others that are active online to exercise more caution and yet meet other like minded individuals. Thanks. I plan to follow Paula and send her a message about this podcast. Keep the great content coming.
October 10, 2014
I am so happy that you enjoyed the discussion Destiny.
Thank you so much for listening and being willing to share the things that you learned with others. That’s amazing!
I appreciate you supporting Paula too. That really means a lot to me!
God bless you and thank you for your continued support!