25+ Lifesaving Tips Every Woman Who Lives Alone Should Keep in Mind
Announce Your Arrival
Say ‘hello’ and announce that you’re home when getting in, even if that means you’re just greeting an empty room. By loudly expressing you’ve returned, you’re making it seem as if someone’s home waiting for you — which is exactly what you want people to believe.
If you feel a bit silly doing this, get a pet that you can greet! Just make sure not to loudly offer them their chew toy while you’re announcing your presence.
Send a Text When You’re Home
Create a habit within your friend group that you all text each other upon arriving home from a night out. Set up a policy that if someone in the chat doesn’t answer within the agreed-upon time frame, somebody will call her.
This is an excellent way to ensure that — if there’s an issue — people are aware of where you were last and how you were getting home. Hopefully, though, that text chain will just be full of sleeping face emojis.
Always Lock Your Doors
It may seem obvious to always keep your door locked, but you’d be surprised how often people slip up when it comes to this safety procedure. Haven’t you ever said to yourself, “Oh, well, I’m going back out in just a minute” or been guilty of leaving the door unlocked while you took the trash out?
It’s easy to become less vigilant over time, but remember that people with ill intentions only need one second of access to sneak inside your home.
Don’t Use Your Full Name
Only put your first initial and your last name on your mailbox, rather than your full name. That will be enough information for the postal service to deliver your mail, but it won’t be enough for people to learn that you live alone.
This tip is especially worth implementing if your name is distinctly female. If not, then declining to use your full name can still be nice in terms of privacy.
Living alone can be an incredibly liberating experience that helps you learn about yourself in the best way possible. That said, being on your own may make you worry about the dangers of the world more than when you share a home with others. Well, by implementing these safety tips, you’ll feel perfectly secure living solo — no strings attached!