Digital Dangers and Tips of Online Dating

Digital dating.  Online love.  Virtual matches.

But don't get caught by a Catfish!

February is around the corner - the month of love.

Everyone hope to find their soul mate and more and more people are turning to cyberspace to see if they exist.

Well, sometimes they do and sometimes they don't.

So what are some of the dangers?  I turned to a great resource with OnlineDatingMagazine.com.

1) The person you are communicating with may be married! Click here for an article on this subject .
2) Many overseas women run scams against men. They pretend to get to know and like you and once you fall for them they start asking you for money. Thousands of men have been sucked into this scam, wiring money to a girl they never met and never hearing from her again (or hearing from her asking more money). If the person you are communicating with asks you for money, watch out.
3) Some people will email you instantly asking for your email address and as soon as you give it, you are inundated with dating spam while never hearing from that person again.
4) There are a few bad apples in the online dating world. A lady who shared an experience for Online Dating Magazine readers expressed how one guy showed up on her doorstep even though she never gave him her address!

Online dating can be a great experience as long as you take precautions in your online dating experience. Here are a few tips:

1) Listen to your gut. If something doesn't seem right about the person you are communicating with then this may be an indication that you should move on. Trust what your instincts are telling you.
2) Never give out personal information too soon. A person armed with your home phone number can find your home address (without you knowing) in just a few clicks. Read this Dating Tips article.
3) Usually a person trying to take advantage of you is one who communicates first with you. Thus, even if you are a female you should take the initiative to contact people that look of interest to you. Read this Dating Tips article.
4) Set up an anonymous email account. When you're ready to communicate with someone outside of the security of the online dating service you are using, you may want to consider using an anonymous email account from a service like Yahoo, Hotmail, or Go.com. Be sure to change your account information to not give out your full name. Doing this helps protect your privacy more as it's fairly easy to get information on a person based on their actual email address that they've used for years.
5) When going on a first date, make sure you meet in a public place and that your friends know where you are. Consider arranging a time to check in with one of your friends.
6) If you have enough information on the person you are dating, then consider running a background check. I was surprised to learn that a person I once dated had done this on me. It was a smart thing for the person to do. The only reason a person should be upset at you running a background check is if that person has something to hide.
7) Learn self defense. On rare occasions, a female who has met up with a male via online dating has been assaulted. Know how to defend yourself. There are a ton of good reasons, even outside of online dating, to take a self-defense course.
8) Drive yourself to the date destination. Until you really know a person, it's a good idea to provide your own transportation. There's no reason the person you are dating needs to know where you live in the initial stages.

Keep in mind that a person can say whatever he/she wants in a profile and several tell outright or little white lies in the things they say. Some lie about appearance, some lie about marital status, and some lie about intentions. Always be smart, alert, and listen to your instincts. It's very much a possibility that the person you are destined to be with is just an email away. But never let your guard down when searching for that destiny. ~ The Dating Tipster

I felt this was so important to share with all my family, friends and fans.  As Valentines day is around the corner and you are searching for that perfect day---don't get anxious, good things come to those who wait.  Be careful and heed the tips above.

Just because I love you..... - Jill Dahne 

The Jill Dahne Diet

Jill Dahne, less of her!

I have been asked by so many friends and fans how I lost my weight.  I have tried many diets over the years and finally there is one that fits my lifestyle and works!!!

The Jill Dahne Diet!

Every day - cut up a fruit salad and put it in a container to bring to work (or use for home). Nibble on the fruit salad throughout the day. Note: watermelon must be used in the salad.

• Breakfast options:
  1. Egg whites with veggies and ketchup, no cheese or butter. Use Pam cooking spray.
  2. Cereal – corn flakes, raisin bran, Cheerios – No Sugar (maybe Sweet-n-Low). Use fat free milk or lactose free milk
  3. Bagel scooped out with tuna fish filling or cottage cheese and jelly.
• Lunch options:
  1. Tuna salad with carrots, onions, apples and pickles with half a head of lettuce. Dressing: Mix balsamic vinegar, Sweet-n-Low and mustard.
  2. Salad with chicken breast.
  3. Turkey burgers with ketchup.
  4. Boca burgers (or veggie burgers) with tomato, onions, lettuce and ketchup. NO BREAD*.
  5. Baked sweet potato, either whole or cut up.
  6. Chicken soup
  7. Pita bread sandwich with turkey, onions, tomato, mustard and lettuce sandwich.
  
  Do not add pasta, cheese, rice, red mead or regular potatoes to any of these lunch options.
• Dinner options:
  1. Turkey burgers
  2. Fish or shrimp
  3. Salad
  4. Steamed or grilled vegetables
• Recipe for steamed veggies:
  1. Cook onions,
  2. Make the letter “C” with your left hand using your thumb and forefinger. Using that much water, add the cooked onions, carrots, sweet potato, and cabbage.
  3. Mix together and steam with a tablespoon of chicken soup mix, a teaspoon of cumin, a dash of salt and pepper, and a drop of olive oil.
  4. Once the vegetables are steamed, serve over cous cous. Enjoy!
• Dessert options:
  1. Jello with fruit
  2. Fat free chocolate jello pudding
• Throughout the day, drink plenty of water or Gatorade. And be sure to walk once a day.
• Before going to bed, be sure to drink a cup of hot tea (any kind). And have 1 apple, as it is a natural laxative. If you have digestive problems, ask your doctor before starting this nighttime ritual. 
•   Be positive!
  
   I lost 55 pounds in 4 ½ months on this diet! Good luck!

Rihanna and Chris Brown Together Again

Rihanna and Chris Brown

Another Jill Dahne Prediction!

Last year I said that Rihanna and Chris Brown would reunite and as the media has recently announced, the time has come.

Another predication for them I see is that Rihanna will continue to bless us with her beautiful albums in 2013 but she will also be engaging in a passion of hers, fashion!

We will see her introducing her new fashion and music TV show this year.

As for Chris Brown, who is known to be Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde, he will be able to keep his personality unwraps for a while - but like most things, it will resurface - sadly.

 You can't stop love - and Rihanna does love Chris Brown, But I do see another split  & then going back together again  

Rihanna is a beautiful soul and deserves love and happiness.  I hope and pray she has all her dreams come true.

Blessing of Birthdays

Pass the light forward.....

It has been a time of celebration from the December holidays which started with my son's birthday through New Year's to the blessing of my daughter's birthday.....

We will round up January with my birthday and I always like to remind my friends and family I am not getting older, however I am getting wiser.  

Every year people have birthdays and I know some people will cringe at being a year older.  Please remember it is not about the number of years but how you live your life.  The more you give to others is the more you are giving to yourself.

For your birthday this year find a charity that is close to your heart and give to them in honor of  your birthday.  

Blessings of your birthday.... make 2013 a year of blessings and it does start with you....

 

May the lights on your life shine brightly......

Just because I love you.... - Jill Dahne