Whether youre on social media or on a dating app, safeguard yourself and your private information from would-be criminals. If you want to safely meet a person you met online, keep your first few meetings public and brief, and always have an escape route.

Is traveling to meet someone youve met online crazy?

Believe it or not, some experts say its actually a good idea to travel to meet an online crush, according to Toni Coleman, a marriage and family therapist. The only thing is, the best thing is to meet in a neutral place somewhere between where each of you live.