Should You ‘Back-Stalk' Before A Date?
Cosmopolitan India|February 2017

If you’re tempted to descend into a deep, dark social media hole to gain insight into a potential BF, read this.

Julie Vadnal
Should You ‘Back-Stalk' Before A Date?

That guy you met last week asked you out, and all you have is a first name and a string of digits. It takes you a split second to find him on Instagram. Next, you find yourself on his ex’s Twitter, wondering if he’s still into her.

This is back stalking: when you dive so deep into someone’s social accounts, it requires an extra oxygen tank. It seems innocent enough—you want to get a sense of a new guy. Problem is, it can doom a relationship before it starts. Here’s why you should curb the urge.

What’s Your Motive?

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