looking back!!

Submitted by bewildered (United Kingdom), Mar 3, 2009 at 19:21

Hi everyone

just thought I would let you know I am slowly begining to accept the reality of my so called relationship I had for one and half years with my Egyptian guy. I realize now that it was a sham, I was just another tourist to exploit for money and a visa.( he never got the visa) I did have my doubts as u know but...... these guys are sooooo charming, polite, romantic and mess with your mind they make you feel guilty for having any doubts about them. I was so naive and knew nothing of their goals with women in tourism. I am not saying they are all the same because I thought mine may be different too but the law of averages proved me wrong.

I can't deny I have missed him despite his actions and I am having a hard time trying to forget him but I know I will in time, my only reminder in the future will be trying to get back on my feet financially while he finds his victims to gain from.

If only I had come accross this site before or looked at the forum DEZY HOUSE ENGLISH FORUM. This really opens your eyes to what goes on. This is a list of men from these resorts Egypt/Turkey/Tunisia who have been put on this black list by women who have been decieved to warn other women . There is also other topics of discussion too relating to how men see us western women, how they work in groups to exploit us. It is stated in many topics that the men who usually exploit women are the low paid workers, waiters/ tour guides/ diving instructors etc and they make a good living from this. Often the men leave their jobs as they dont need to work so much with having money given them. Two or three women coming for vacation is ample plus they can sit in the internet cafes and exploit from there.

I understand they dont have much future with their low paid jobs but that is no reason to break hearts, thieve, and lie.

Thanks for listening

T

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