Let’s be honest. Meeting people online is normal now. It’s how many of us date, build friendships, explore kink, and even find long-term partners. But the internet also makes it very easy for someone to pretend to be something they’re not.
We need to take steps to protect ourselves: our bodies, our minds, and our hearts.
So how do you vet someone properly?
I don’t know everything. But I’ve met all of my long-distance relationships online, in forums just like this one. Here’s what I’ve...