In a world where crime is rife, we do need to be vigilant about who we allow into our lives. And it goes without saying that this extends to who we date, live with or marry. Some people check up on potential partners by having a peek at their social media accounts. Some fish for information from mutual friends. And others follow their instincts when it comes to trusting a new flame.
One man shared how his girlfriend took it quite a few leaps further. They’d been dating for a year when she suddenly demanded his social security number, claiming a friend was going to do a “background check” on him for her safety. When the guy refused to share his SSN, his girlfriend accused him of being insensitive. She hasn’t spoken to him since. Now, he’s wondering if he was right to be suspicious.
