Dating nightmares. We've surely all got a couple of stories of where a date (or relationship) ended badly. But what about when things get really bad, such as you've been the victim of dating violence, or you've been taken in by an internet dating scam?

Cable channel E! Entertainment is airing a special this evening entitled Dating Nightmares that reveals the worst that can happen in the dating stratosphere, along with real-world scenarios and interviews with experts who provide suggestions on what you can do to protect yourself.

After reading the details about Dating Nightmares, it seems to me the show isn't for the faint of heart. One portion of the two-hour special is devoted to an interview with Nushawn Williams, the man convicted of knowingly infecting several women with the HIV virus, and another discusses the death of Peggy Klimke, whose time on earth was cut short by an obsessive ex-boyfriend. I'll still tape the episode (which premiers tonight at 8pm EST/PST), with the hopes of gleaning new information that could keep me safe in a hairy dating situation. If any of you catch the special, I'd love to hear your thoughts.