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Submitted by Isis (Australia), Mar 8, 2009 at 09:45

Luigi - becreative is asking for answers on cultural issues - not scamming issues.

"First of all, you mentioned you used to be married and that was a long time ago and a process which you do not wish to go through again. Scammers frequently target divorced women."

I don't think that there has ever been a problem with "becreative's" marital situaion. SHe ony said that she hasn't been married for 29 years and didn't want to do it again. It has nothing to do with being a divorcee and a target for a scammer.

"Second of all, having a FRIEND who is supposedly married buy you clothes-----that's a no-no! Don't be surprised if he expects something in return---like sex! Speaking of which, becreative, if you two were just friends, how did sex all of a sudden come into the picture? This sounds like trouble, and early sex pretty means an early exit to any relationship."

I suggested that the Egyptian may be married if he is around 30 years old so how does that equate to "supposedly.married"? Sex has not been mentioned in any of "becreative's" posts at all. SHe is going back to Egypt to be a friend and is stying in separate accommodation as I understand it. This man will act as her friend and guide but to be together even in the streets they will still need to have the appropriate paperwork to satisfy the authorities. The Egyptian man has offered to buy "becreative" clothes for when she meets his family and I think that he wants her to cover up for the visit because they are Muslims.

"Just listen to yourself....HAVE to trust??? I've heard that one on here before, and it means nothing less than blind faith in a stranger. If you don't trust someone (and I really don't see how you can completely trust him), then the fact of the matter is you don't; no shame in that!"

Give her a chance to get to know and understand this man Luigi! They are not a couple yet - jumping the gun here again. Who even said there will be a relationship with this man as "becreative" has stated that she is going back to Egypt to get to know him and do some more siteseeing. I can't see any promises for a relationship just yet. I explained the "wife" bit in an earlier post to "becreative". You really have to get to know the culture Luigi before you start summising.

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