Reply to Lily with Turkish Internet 'Friend'

Submitted by Fyldefolly (United States), Mar 23, 2009 at 10:40

He is Turkish - this is a very poor country.

He is Muslim - a religion that states women are inferior to men, and non more so than western women.

You met on the internet - there will have many more 'friends' like you.

He said he would pay for you to go to Turkey - he will say you have to pay for yourself and he will give you the money when you get there, there will be no money.

He says he wants to marry you and adopt your children - how can either of you even entertain this when you have never met! Your children MUST be your priority and be protected.

He wants you to live in Turkey with him - you would soon be living in the UK.

Talking to his Mother means absolutely NOTHING.

He is playing you and telling you exactly what you want to hear - because you are lonely and lacking in confidence following your divorce. You must heed your doubts - you have them or you would not be looking for advice. You have taken the first and best step to get this man OUT OF YOUR LIFE - do it!

All you are is a visa to him - pure and simple - sorry!

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