Dating, Intent, Relationships
Dating with intent: say what you’re looking for
Why Amara asks everyone what they’re looking for, what the four intents mean, how they shape who you see, and how to talk about what you want without pressure.
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Notes on dating well
Practical guides on safety, verification and dating with intent, written for Nigeria.
- Safety, Verification, Privacy
Why it’s worth verifying your face
Verifying your face on Amara is optional, takes about 10 seconds and gets you a verified badge. Here’s why it’s worth doing, how the check works, what we keep (and what we don’t), and tips if it doesn’t work first time.
- Safety, First dates, Nigeria
Meeting a match for the first time: a safety checklist for Lagos, Abuja and beyond
A practical checklist for your first date with someone from Amara: what to check before you go, how to get there and back safely, and what to do if something doesn’t feel right.
- Safety, Scams, Online dating
How to spot a romance scam (and what to do)
The warning signs of a romance scam, the stories scammers tell, how to protect yourself, and exactly what to do if someone asks you for money or threatens you.