Truth be told

Submitted by Old Fool (United States), Jun 26, 2013 at 14:47

I call myself an Old Fool for a reason. I fell for a younger Morrocan man. I won't say they are all alike but I failed to listen to my red flags. I got involved. It wasn't long until he mentioned needing money...or he was worried about his sister...then he wanted to borrow money for vacation. Yes, I loaned him some money. I didn't hear much from him after that.

He "had to sacrifice some things" during Ramadan. He pretty much ignored me after that then out of the blue I heard from him again. I am a lonely old fool for sure! I let him back in my life and after about a month or so of sweet talk, "I love you, Baby." He needed money again. I haven't heard from since I replied..."Oh, I must really look stupid." He was using me.

I was /am lonely but I am having a hard time excusing my stupidity. So, please take your time. I would love to go to Morroco and I loved hearing his accent... I loved the attention and thinking someone thought I was attractive. But, I gave up my integrity. It is hard for me not to think of him. He uses an alias. He has a French facebook besides the American in his real name and his alias short name. Please be careful. It is a different lifestyle. He told me I was rich. I wish I could go back a couple of years and change my stupidity.

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