The Perfect Romantic Dream

Submitted by Isis (Australia), Jan 6, 2009 at 18:31

I was on the interent and had a chance meeting with this gorgeous dark haired, dark eyed, honey skinned Moroccan guy. I think that we have "clicked" as he seems really taken by me. He tells me that he has never seen such a beautiful woman and already there is a window in his heart just for me. He told me that his Mother was very sick and could die because the family didn't have the money for the medicines that she needed. Oh well - what is a few hundred dollars to me anyway and I can't let her die so off to to Western Union office I go.

Two weeks ago he called me "Habibi Janet" but my name is Linda. Oh well - his English is not that good and his Father is sick too so he's not thinking straight. I had better hurry up and send him the money for the visa so that he can come and live with me in this gorgeous gold lined western country that I was fortunate enought to be born in and I'll send extra money so that his Father won't die either.

I am going to Morocco in a month to marry him even though I've only known him for three months on the internet. He swears his love for me and he sees us together for life. What more could a girl want?

Just searching the interent for some info on interracial realtionships as I'm starting to get cold feet over this relationship, marriage thing wioth my Moroccan man and I've found this great site under the Daniel Pipes blog. Think I'll put my story here and see what reaction I get.

Oh that's reassuring as I have received a couple of replies - one from someone telling me that I am being scammed but that's okay because they say that I didn't know any better. Here's another one telling me to take control of my own life and move on. They also say how could I possibly know this man over the internet? What a cheek - I know my man as well as anyone! I believe everything he has told me but I am worried aout all the money that I have sent to Morocco for the visa that never happens. I'll send a really rude reply to the second poster because I know all there is to this relationship and I'll thank the first poster for their wise words.

A week further on and I haven't heard from my Moroccan man at all and there is no visa for the $3000 that I have sent him. The dream of a magic carpet ride to the oasis that he promised me where he will hand feed me sweet grapes and juicy figs whilst I drink mulled wine from a golden chalice is starting to look a bit wobbbly. Anyway I live in hope that my dream will come true!

However ...

Shukran to you all for the experience over the past months.

Salam as I am moving on to better things.

Isis

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