*I Met The Guy/Lady On Social Media, Can I Date And Marry Him/Her?*
Author: Counselor FENYI
Actually, I treated this topic on *GBC's Accra-based Radio 1* last Saturday (03-03-18) and thought it wise to share with my regular readers as well. Meeting a potential wife or husband on social media has become one of the dilemmas of the 21st century youth. The question is, *can one trust a lover met on Facebook, Whatsapp, Twitter, Instagram, etc?*
Some ladies have lost their potential suitors because they refused to respond to the guy who sent them a "Hi" on Facebook or Whatsapp. They felt they may appear "cheap" if they respond and accede to the advances of these "new friends". Last year, a friend in London was calling me on phone and mistakenly dialled a wrong number. The number happened to be a lady's and that started some form of friendship between them. As I write now, they are married and the lady has relocated to London. Yes, that's how unpredictable life can be. The power of technology!
Let me say emphatically that, *one can meet a lovely partner through social media.* Guy, never feel "cheap" to propose to that dream lady on phone. Lady, never feel "cheap" to accept the proposal through phone. *Social media is the new normal.* Be reminded though that, if a guy makes advances at you on social media and you are not interested or already dating, tell him straightaway. *Don't flirt with him.* You may lose your lover if you entertain this "new friend" around you.
However, if you are really single and want to mingle on social media, there are some strong *precautionary measures* to be taken, if not, you can end up in the hands of fraudsters and other evil people. In as much as social media can hook one up to a nice partner, it can also hook one up to a evil person.
The first precautionary measure is to *NOT* give every detail of yours to the "new friend" who just started chatting you up. When a "strange number" chats you up on social media, be nice to him or her but be careful as well. Avoid giving your details like *full name, location, job details, bank account details, etc.* Also, ask this "new person" relevant questions too. Don't ask questions like "where did you get my number?" (such question can come later). You may want your first question to be *"who is this and where are you chatting from?"* And *"why are you chatting me?".*
The second precautionary measure is to *AVOID* sending money and nude pictures to this "new friend". You don't know him or her anywhere, you just met on social media, don't be so brain-washed into sending your naked pictures and money to him/her. The pictures could be used to blackmail you or you could be duped.
The third measure is to plan your first date or meeting. Your first meeting should be in a *public space* and if possible *don't go alone.* Do not meet this "new friend" in a private secluded place. You do so at your own risk. Meet at a public space like a cinema hall, restaurant, sport stadium, on the street, around a school building, etc. This is to ensure that if the stranger means any harm, there would be people around to save you. Have a blessed relationship🙏🏿
If you are confused in your choices regarding *education, relationship, career choice, business, religion, etc,* feel free to call or whatsapp Counselor Fenyi on *+233242937O17.*
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