| Brisbane widow tricked by online beaus
A BRISBANE widow is on the verge of bankruptcy after being seduced out of $60,000 in successive online romance scams. The 65-year-old first-time internet user was also new to dating when she went looking for love online last year. After joining a meeting website for seniors, the woman was approached by a man claiming to be an English professor of physics who was building a robotic tractor. The woman, who wants to be identified only as Shirley, quickly fell in love with "James" who over several months sent photos of himself, his children and his passport. "I wanted to meet like-minded people," she said. "We were supposed to be married this Christmas. He asked if I could assist him with his project and I didn't hesitate because we were a couple. I borrowed $20,000 on a personal loan and sent him the lot." Shirley, who had been on her own since she was widowed 10 years ago, also sent him $10,000 for airfares.
Lis and the Single Girl: What You Need to Know about Prenuptial ...
Between work, working out, dating and maintaining a social life, it's tough to find time to do much else. So, read up and prepare to be fully armed for brunch this weekend with your friends with some super conversation topics! Your pals will be amazed! * Scroll to the bottom for disclaimer information My fiancé is a successful lawyer and wants a prenup, but neither of us have any major assets. I feel like he's already dooming our relationship and I thought prenups were only for those getting re-married? (Story continues below) .
Finding Love on the Web: Online Travel Community VirtualTourist.com ...
VirtualTourist connects travelers in its online community; and through natural progression, these online connections sometimes evolve into real life romance and even marriage. This month, when two individuals who met on VirtualTourist.com walk down the aisle, they will join an ever-growing number of couples that credit VirtualTourist's social networking with introducing them to their spouse. Manhattan Beach, CA (PRWEB) September 5, 2006 - VirtualTourist.com is not an online dating site; it is an online community of real travelers from around the world who share travel tips and experiences through forums, travel guides, photos and reviews. Nevertheless, sharing online can lead to romance, and this month, when two VirtualTourist members wed, they will join more than 25 couples who've gotten married after meeting online at VirtualTourist.com.
Facebook adds new twist to the sometimes rocky road of romance
Breaking up has always been hard to do, but lately, the suddenly single are discovering a whole new heap of heartaches with Facebook. The popular social networking website allows users to indicate their relationship status with labels like "married," "single," "engaged" and the mysterious "it's complicated." But changes to the status are often broadcast on a "News Feed" to a user's Facebook "friends" - everyone from close pals to college drinking buddies to co-workers. Since you don't actually talk to many of your so-called friends on the site, it adds a totally new dimension to dating, says Dave, a Winnipegger who didn't want his real name published. Dave recalls having a misunderstanding with his girlfriend late one evening, and by the next morning she had changed her relationship status on Facebook, which automatically updated Dave's page.
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