In the guise of security, many online daters don’t reveal outright their actual attributes. It is only when trust develops and maybe after a few online encounters that honest chats begin, and either or both parties start to open up and are a little more truthful to a potential mate. It is therefore a rule of thumb to acknowledge that one should at all times be cautious about revealing too much information when online dating. It is a known fact that many daters lie about their appearance. Many also lie about their marital status! It is therefore imperative that one exercise extra precaution and listen to your instincts before fully trusting someone you have not actually seen or known in person. There is a remote possibility that the person on the other side could be interested in something else rather than enjoying the clean fun of online dating!