Mothers For Sale is dedicated to helping moms and sons find each other in a safe, friendly, and fun environment. If you decide to meet people online or offline, there are some basic safety tips you should follow for your protection.

Trust Your Intuition — It will rarely fail you. If you have a bad feeling about someone or a situation, trust those instincts. If you sense that someone is being dishonest, they most likely are. Watch for passive language and manipulative behavior. There are many sincere people who are genuinely interested in getting to know you.

Protect Your Privacy — The personal information included when you create a profile on Mothers For Sale is kept completely confidential. To further protect your privacy, consider setting up an anonymous email account at a free site such as YahooMail™ when you begin getting to know new people. Take your time to establish communication and move at your own pace. Anyone who tries to pressure you in any way is not worth your time.

Be Cautious When Meeting — Remember, you can keep your new friendships at any level you choose; you are never obligated to meet anyone in person. If you do decide to meet, here are some guidelines to follow:

• Tell Someone About Your Mother/Son: Let a friend know who you are meeting, where you are going, and when to expect you to return. You may also want to consider calling and checking in with your friend at some point during your outing as well as when you return home.
• Arrive Separately: Always provide your own transportation throughout the entire outing, especially if you choose to go to a new location.
• Meet in Public: Select a public place at a time of day when there are other people around. This will provide a safe and comfortable atmosphere for you to get to know each other better.
• Keep it Short & Sweet: Make your first outing an enjoyable one and plan on spending an hour or two together. Take the opportunity to get to know each other better in a relaxed environment. And remember, this is supposed to be fun!
• Sticky Situations: If you ever feel uncomfortable in any way, excuse yourself and seek assistance or leave the location entirely. Never feel embarrassed about protecting your well-being. Anyone who values your friendship will support your instincts 100%.

Long Distance Love — If your new friend doesn't live in the same city and you decide to meet, there are some additional precautions you should take:

• Stay in a Hotel: This will be the most comfortable situation for you both. You may want to keep your room number private until you have had an opportunity to spend some time together.
• Give a Friend Your Itinerary: Make sure someone knows exactly where you will be staying and plan on checking in periodically.
• Your First Meeting: Consider checking into your hotel before meeting your friend and arrange to meet in a public place. Chances are, if your relationship has progressed to a point where you are willing to travel to meet each other, you will have already established a certain level of trust; however, it is always best to err on the side of caution.

Street Smarts — Once again, remember to trust your instincts and be wary of anything that makes you feel uncomfortable. But most importantly, take care and have fun!