When I was in college, there were local spots known as ‘meat markets’ due to the amount of pick-up activity happening there. College students learned quickly which places to go when you were wanting to hook up.
These days, instead of local spots, you face the challenge of social media meat markets. Although some apps like Tinder are obvious in terms of pick-up activity, there are some that aren’t so obvious, like WhatsApp.
When someone is on the prowl, any social media site becomes a meat market for them. They view social media sites as a buffet, serving them potential lovers.
So if you ever considered the question “Is LinkedIn a pick-up site?” a ludicrous proposition, you need to think again. Cheaters on the prowl know that those sites you least expect provide prospects for them.
When someone wants to friend you wearing sexy clothes and having sex toys in the background of their photo, it’s obvious what they are up to. When I receive those invites I see the dangers.
When they want to connect with you in a business forum, your guard is down. You say “this is business” and are willing to connect with them.
It’s not by accident that many affairs start at ‘business meetings’. You know the threat of out-of-town business meetings, but may have never considered the business networking for affairs.
These sites pose potential threats for initial affairs and also for relapsing. All it takes is a few clicks and the cheater’s mind is running off to fantasy land.
Any site that allows connection between people can be exploited. Cheaters have ways of turning any social situation into something it was never intended to be. They find ways of connecting and twisting things around, including business sites.
This is where the video on Relapse Prevention can help you. It points out danger signs to look for whether the threat are creepers or relapse situations.
Keeping It Real,
Jeff
