Hisham - is it wrong to want to help?

Submitted by broken heart (United Kingdom), Jul 31, 2008 at 05:10

It is me again. I have been trying to heal for months now and I think I have a clear view of things, but would appreciate your advice.

I saw Hamid a second time and it was much easier because I know he does not care for me and is clear in telling me there is no future. He is also clear in saying that I am someone that can help him improve his life and that if I truly care for him I will do so. I am a source of money and gifts, in exchange for which I can spend time with him and have intimacy that is lacking in my life otherwise.

Hamid has an opportunity to buy a visa and work contract in Italy (most liberal entry point in Europe), for which he needs EUR 6,000. I want him to improve his chances, find an appropriate wife and begin a family. I want this for him because I do think he is a good soul but born in a situation (rural village) and a country (Morocco) that does not give the opportunities that we in the west have.

I struggle getting things done in Morocco for my work, I can only imagine what a poor local has to contend with in an attempt to improve his life.

My question to you - Do you know if the visa purchase is legitimate or at least successful for entry into Europe and if the price quoted is the going rate? any other advice including - stop stupid woman, is welcome

Thank you

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