Dating Safety Tips 💛

Smart dating starts with self-respect, awareness, and a little common sense.

For more details, please review our Online Dating Safety Policy.

Your Safety Comes First — Always

At LTRNYC, we’re here for people who are serious about meaningful connections. That means creating a space that feels thoughtful, respectful, and safe—online and offline.

We do a lot behind the scenes to protect our community, but the most powerful safety tool is still you. Trust yourself, move at your own pace, and use these tips as your personal dating compass.

Keep Early Conversations on LTR

When you’re getting to know someone new, keep your conversations within LTRNYC—at least at the start.

Why? Because we can only help investigate issues, review behavior, or step in when interactions happen on our platform.

🚩 If someone:

• Pushes you to move off LTR immediately

• Sends links to external chat apps or websites

• Makes you feel rushed or uncomfortable

Pause the conversation and report the profile. That’s not being dramatic—that’s being smart.

Protect Your Personal Information

Your story is yours to share—when you’re ready.

Avoid posting or sending:

• Your last name

• Phone number

• Home or work address

• Financial details of any kind

And if anyone asks for things like bank info, passwords, PINs, or social security numbers—end the conversation immediately and report the account.

No real relationship ever starts that way.

Never Send Money (No Exceptions)

This one’s simple: never send money to someone you haven’t met.

That includes:

• Cash

• Gift cards

• Wire transfers

• “Emergency” requests

• “I just need help for now” stories

If money enters the conversation early, it’s a hard stop. Let us know—we’ll take it from there.

Photos Matter (And So Does Authenticity)

Profiles with multiple, clear photos tend to be more genuine—and safer.

If something feels off:

• The photos look overly polished or unrealistic

• The images seem inconsistent

• You’re unsure if the photos are real

You can always do a quick reverse image search for peace of mind. Trust curiosity over courtesy.

Move at Your Pace

LTR isn’t about rushing—it’s about building something real.

Take time to:

• Chat

• Ask questions

• Notice consistency

• See how someone communicates

Be mindful of people who:

• Declare intense feelings very quickly

• Ask you to keep the relationship secret

• Claim to be “temporarily stuck” in another country

• Say they’re speaking on behalf of someone else

If it feels too fast or too dramatic, slow it down. Real connection can wait.

First Dates = Public Places

When it’s time to meet:

• Choose a public location (coffee shops, restaurants, busy areas)

• Tell a friend where you’re going

• Arrange your own transportation

• Bring your phone—and keep it charged

The right person will respect these boundaries without question.

Trust Your Gut (It’s Smarter Than You Think)

Chemistry is exciting—but instincts are powerful.

If something feels off:

• You don’t need proof

• You don’t need to explain

• You don’t need to push through discomfort

Listening to yourself is part of building a healthy relationship.

Our Commitment to You

We take safety seriously—and back it up with action:

✔ Active profile and photo review
✔ A responsive support team
✔ Reports and concerns reviewed with care
✔ Ongoing improvements to protect our community

If someone makes you uncomfortable or crosses a line, we want to know.

Dating should feel exciting—not stressful.

Take your time. Be curious. Be intentional.
And most of all, enjoy the journey—you’re building something that matters.

💛 Welcome to LTRNYC.