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A great deal has been
said about the issues of privacy and credibility
on the Internet, especially in matters concerning
matrimonial matchmaking and forming serious
relationships. However, there are few who
would confess that matchmaking in the real
world is also not entirely free from duplicity.
While it is much easy for people to bluff
and provide fake information about themselves
on the Internet, the same can also be done
by certain crafty individuals in real life.
The fact is, regardless of where or how
you meet someone, matchmaking is always
a gamble. And even though one cannot always
be 100% sure about these things, a little
caution will nevertheless minimize the risk
involved in the matters of heart.
Don't trust easily and blindly
While love and trust might be the noblest
of all human virtues preached and expected
to be followed, in today's real and virtual
world, it is important for us to exercise
our 'head' over matters of 'heart' and guard
against trusting the untrustworthy. While
interacting with a person on the Internet,
you must be cautious and patient and avoid
rushing into a relationship. Before bestowing
your faith in a person completely, never
forget to ask yourself.
- What do you really know about this
person?
- Is the information about him/her sufficient
enough for you to proceed further in the
relationship?
- How can you be sure of what you know
about him/her?
- Is there any information you’ve
asked for, but have not been provided
by him/her?
As an added precaution, it would be better
if you set up a secondary email account
to be used just for this relationship, which
you can shut down if things do not seem
right at any point of time. Do not give
out your telephone number and personal contact
details until you really are sure of the
person.
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