Thanks to the person who posted that site, I'm going to spend some time there this evening although it creeps me out tremendously and I am afraid I might find the man I knew there somewhere.
Pam, I will just say that in the aftermath of my encounter I learned that a common characteristic of sociopaths is inappropriate proposals and discussion of marriage. Mine was charming, adorable, fast talking, and on one of our first personal encounters(after I had known him for two years from our hobby) he mentioned living with me and asking my father for my hand in marriage. I thought wow, this guy is crazy, he must really like me though! The seed planted. I enjoyed his charm and wit and outrageous ideas so much! He was so much fun and cared about me so much.
I really hope you will post here more about what happens with Tex. I found that I stopped talking about the weirdness to my friends as it got worse. I discounted what my friends and family were telling me when I did talk to them. I bought into the psychopathology of it all as I thought he was dying after his wife left him.
Pam, these guys will do this for years on end to get the satisfaction they are looking for. What is your bottom line test for trust? Mine is now personal introduction from a family member or close friend or a photo ID or drivers license of a person I have seen with a social security number and I am not kidding. Might seem extreme but it is not. If I ever have a relationship again it will be with someone who keeps his word. Never again will I make excuses for someone who "overcommits", does not keep his promises,lies. Take care, Wonder
