These days, there are many ways to meet that someone special or just someone to fool around with.
Blind dates, speed dating, being introduced by a mutual friend, online dating, online cheating websites, work, singles events, networking, volunteering, in high school or college, at a party, craigslist, or after meeting someone at the bar.
I could easily list more ways in which someone could meet their soul mate or a one-night stand.
Heck, I know someone who met their spouse on the subway. It isn’t like back in the day when people didn’t commute much, and there were ten choices in your small town. Beyond a doubt the options are endless, and people are now marrying more for love than ever.
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However, there is a downside to all the options in dating that technology has given us.
Dating has become slightly more dangerous, and certain precautions should be taken before going on a first date with someone. It is now a good idea to know a person for your own safety and to see who they really are.
It may be wise of you to know how do you go about protecting yourself from criminals and predators before you go on a date.
The best choice would be to do a background check because there are so many people out there that have hidden secrets that they want to keep unknown.
Not only is it good for your safety, but it is also good to know the information in regards to your date to see if they are boyfriend/girlfriend material for you, so you know you aren’t wasting your time.
On average, Tinder users make over 1 billion swipes a day and has on average 12 million matches per day as well. Click here for more Tinder statistics.
If you get a match and decide to meet up, don't you really want to know who that person is first? The same should go for being introduced to someone by a friend. Barb says she knows a cute guy from her chemistry class that is perfect for you, but he may actually be someone that has a secret criminal history. Or that girl who you bought a drink at the bar may just be a thief who wants all the cash in your wallet.
Anyone may have a bad criminal record that no one knows about, even their best friend. So being cautious is important when agreeing and meeting for a date.
Don't let these statistics scare you away from going on a date, though.
It is possible that you can meet your life partner on tinder or through a mutual friend, so it's good to keep an open mind but still be safe about it.
You don't have to marry someone that you grew up with just for safety purposes, and who might have some secrets themselves, anyways. So please, while looking for your soul mate, look for love.
Remember that you can increase your chances of finding a soul mate by keeping an open mind to how you find them, but you can also increase your chances of meeting a predator or weirdo.
So how is one to be safe while looking for their soul mate?
By doing a background check, you can find out what you need to help determine if your date is a safe person to be around. You can never be too safe, and even doing a background check on someone you think you know can be a good idea if you might date them. And that person will never know that you did a background check on them.
Doing background checks will help you see all kinds of information in regards to the person you are going on a date with, such as what kind of criminal records your date has.
Statistically, there are about as many Americans that have a bachelor’s degree as there are people with criminal records. Brennan Center For Justice Therefore, it may be good to know if your date likes to steal or has gotten a DWI.
Here is a list of some of the things that can be found out through a background check:
- Name History
- Person Associated with your date such as their partner, children, or siblings.
- Email, Job, Address, Phone, and Educational History
- Gender
- Date of birth
- Their language
- Their social accounts such as Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn
- Arrest Record
This information will help you determine if your date is a dud or stud. All you need is a name. And it is 100% confidential; no one will know that you did a background check on your date! So snoop away.
Bonus Tip
Another point I would like to add is that background checks are great to do on yourself.
Whether you are getting a new job or going on a date, or anything in-between is great to see what others can look upon you.
Anyone has a right to access these records, and it is good to know what the public can know about you.
Sometimes there is a criminal records error that needs to be cleaned up.
It will also show you what social accounts you have and what information about these accounts are available to the public.
You may have to edit your privacy settings or delete some things on your social accounts or remove one indefinitely. If you know that you have a clean background, it will give you peace of mind. And if you don't, there are many ways you can clean it up.