81West Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 Strangers in Paradise Around the world, millions have gone on-line to create a virtual life for themselves — a simulated fantasyland where the economy booms, the sun shines and everyone looks gorgeous. For many "second lifers," the game is just that, a game. But, for others, it takes on a life of its own. Hana Gartner introduces us to two women who fell in love with their fantasy life and lovers. They gave up everything, husbands and children, to meet the man behind their fantasies. Find out, if the real thing measured up. CBC's Fifth Estate, 9:00 pm Eastern
Author 81West Posted January 30, 2009 Author Posted January 30, 2009 For those interested, full video is now online at http://www.cbc.ca/fifth/2008-2009/strangers_in_paradise/video.html
bluebayou Posted January 30, 2009 Posted January 30, 2009 thanks for the link! Just watched it - pretty eye opening!
Owl Posted January 30, 2009 Posted January 30, 2009 LOL...not all that unique, as I'd mentioned on the thread on the infidelity side. This is almost exactly what happened in my situation, almost five years ago.
Author 81West Posted January 31, 2009 Author Posted January 31, 2009 thanks for the link! Just watched it - pretty eye opening! You're welcome...glad you enjoyed it.
SierraRose Posted February 2, 2009 Posted February 2, 2009 I am quickly becoming educated on how many of these on-line fantasy men there in existence. I ended a LTR of 4 years in May. I then got wrapped up in a quick, whirlwind A (which ended in August). So as a single mom, I thought the internet and networking sights were a great place to start, being I don't go out much. I can not tell you how many men I have encountered that "advertise" them selfs as a great catch. Single, independent, honest (lol), caring, dedicated father to their children. Time and time again, they turn out to be Married men looking for a side dish. The ones that are single, well...let's just say they are single for a reason! I got tired of the same game over and over. I got tired of receiving the sexually explicit photos, the outdated photos...all crap as far as I am concerned. So now I try one of the popular networking sights. I thought this was wonderful. Reconnecting with old friends, catching up....hey you never know! Well, I did find one guy from way back when. We started chatting. Again, 44 years old, single, working, responsible. He apparently had a huge crush on me years ago! Wow! He was more than eager to arrange getting together for coffee. We do live quite a distance, but he was willing to drive 75 miles, just for java....He really must care! He told me he felt like God had given him a second chance to be with me. So last week i was really surprised my women's intuition kicked in! To make along story short, he was anything then what he presented to me. I repeatedly questioned him until he tanked. He has been living with a woman for 6 years. He tried the "we are just roommates" line...No sex with her for 4 years, he sleeps on the couch. I pushed more and he fessed up...he was fired from his retail job, is broke and wants to leave but has no where to go. He has nothing but a crappy car and a motorcycle. I told him where to go and have had NC since, nor do I want any in the future. It is very scary out there, and these on line Casanovas are experts in deception. Luckily, I have only encountered the amateurs.
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