If youre considering traveling to meet someone youve met online, make sure youve calculated the risks you are willing to take, and keep your emotional and physical safety in mind, Weisman said. And remember, the love of your life might be just a few hundred miles away. Its worth a bit of trouble to find him.

Is it wrong to meet someone online?

Roughly half of the public says that dating sites and apps are a very (3%) or somewhat (50%) safe way to meet people. Still, perceptions that online dating is a dangerous way to meet someone are fairly common. Women are far more likely than men to say dating sites and apps are not a safe way meet to people (53% vs.