Yes, listen to Luigi

Submitted by Pandora (United States), Apr 12, 2010 at 14:49

Rachell, I also was in an online relationship with an egyptian guy, and it sounds virtually the same. I was about to buy a ticket to go see him, when a family emergency occurred that made me reconsider. I am glad because my stomach was in knots. I never thought I would be hooked on y! messenger and skype communications, but here I am. Don't beat yourself up and don't think you owe him a big explanation. This is a boon and has made me realize how foolish I would have been to promise myself to any man I barely know. He wanted me to come there, marry him and bring him over. Never talked about contributing a dime to the exorbitant bill, either.

They are persistent, will use seductive tricks and compliments to get you to come over, to do what they want. You and I deserve better, a face-to-face relationship with someone we can get to know on our own soil. Don't fall for something that will only bring you misery. I've learned my lesson.

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