Author	Thread: Need some advice?
carter1986 View Profile History	Need some advice? Posted : 7 Apr, 2011 12:11 AM Im not sure if Its safe to give my phone number out to certain people. Do phone numbers ever work as an extra way of getting to know each other or am I just not thinking clearly. Does anybody that you know of ever do that? Is it better to meet that person first before they have your phone number? Post Reply
View Profile History	Need some advice? Posted : 7 Apr, 2011 08:39 AM I say just meet up, but that's just me. Post Reply
bcpianogal View Profile History	Need some advice? Posted : 7 Apr, 2011 10:35 AM Well, I've only given two guys (that I met online) my phone number. The first one was a guy that I ended up dating for 3 months. We talked a lot on via private messages and IMs on the dating site, and after about a week, he asked if we could talk on the phone. He did not, however, ask for my phone number. He gave me his so that I would feel that he was being totally honest. Then, he suggested that we use a Google widget feature that would allow me to enter my number and his number, and the thing would call both of us while keeping the numbers private. I really felt that I could trust him by that point, though, so I just sent him my number and he called me the next day. I personally wouldn't want to meet up with someone before talking on the phone. There's just something reassuring about talking to them and hearing their voice. The situation with the other guy was quite different. We talked online (CDFF and Facebook) and on Skype video a lot just as friends, and got to know each other really well that way before we met. I felt completely comfortable giving him my phone number. Anyway, all that to say, it depends on the situation. Really helpful, I know. I guess if you are unsure about giving your phone number out, or unsure about asking someone for a phone number, try Skype. That's just as good, and even better if you can use a webcam to video chat! Post Reply
Gourd00 View Profile History	Need some advice? Posted : 7 Apr, 2011 02:24 PM I think bcpianogirl had some good points. Also, like she mentioned, don't forget this website has an instant messenger feature as well. I personally wouldn't be throwing my phone number around unless I felt I could trust the person, and using the messaging systems on this site gives time for that. Post Reply
Tulip89 View Profile History	Need some advice? Posted : 7 Apr, 2011 11:37 PM If you're getting to the point of meeting, it's nice to have phone numbers. It makes communication easier, and if something goes wrong on the way to your date, you can call them and let them know. As a possibly compromise, if you're still feeling cautious, you can get a Google Voice number. Post Reply
View Profile History	Need some advice? Posted : 13 Apr, 2011 03:07 PM I don't know how it works in your area, but if they can find your address from the number then I'd want to see them in person (probably a few times) before giving them that info. OTOH, if not and provided you can change number relatively easy if they become a crazed stalker type bunny boiler, I don't see why not. Post Reply
View Profile History	Need some advice? Posted : 15 Apr, 2011 06:28 AM i would advice you first meet up with the person,atleast from the meeting you will get to know them better hence en u will decide whether you want to know them more en hence give the phonenumber. Post Reply