Being scammed (or almost) made us smarter and stronger. At least we can identify (_I_) when we see them. I personally dumped dating and am trying old style biblical courting for a while. I chat, meet at activities, take part in events, volunteer at church, everything except one-on-one dating. If I person wants to know me, he needs to know the whole me, friends, family, church, etc... I have no problem with getting to "know some one first" but I don't want to invest myself emotionally, physically and spiritually with someone who is just window shopping until "it feels right." If you just wanna date and meet people, fine no problem, date. But if what your looking for is the big "M," stop looking for the right person and become the right person and enjoy your life! Don't put it on hold. Okay, I know I'm gonna catch it for saying all of this (verbal diareha). Bring it on....
There is no doubt about all you have written all though I found the special one on internet.
And even being scammed and everything what happened afterwards did lead me to the point I am now. I believe there is a reason for all what happens in our lifes so I take it as it is (what kind of choice do I have
) and try to make the best out of it....
There are real people out there and all it needs is to go through that minefield of scammers to reach them...