One of the ways that you can avoid unnecessary heartbreak while online dating is to have an exit plan for all of the dates you go on. That way, if something doesn’t feel right, you can leave without further explaining yourself. Keep the phone number of a family member or close friend on speed dial that you can call for encouragement. If a date starts to go south or you feel it isn’t right for you, you can recruit reinforcement. Ask that your family member or friend meet you at the location of your date so you’ll have physical and morale support when leaving.