So I was recently on a "free" dating website, when I got IM'd by one of my "compatible" matches. He was cute and a quick check of his profile found that he met my initial criteria. He was witty and funny and could keep up with me (a skill I often use to weed out men), so I thought I would talk to him some more. He indicated that he has been married, two kids and an ex wife who is a professor at a local University, so he seemed normal. He said he was initially attracted to me because of my education and career. He said he only surrounds himself with "intelligent people." Hmm...I better pull out my thesaurus before he catches on. Anyway, lots of texting and phone calls later, I asked if we could meet. He informed that he is in transition, trying to find an apartment and immediately the red flags start to pop up. I ask what he does for a living and he tells me he is a "life coach." More red flags. I mean, really? He then asks about specifics with my career, since I only put "government" on my profile. I explain in detail what I do, and he says: "like a parole officer?" I tell him yes and then I get the "I need to tell you something." Oh god the whole room has turned red. He proceeds to tell me that over six months ago he was arrested for Felony, Interfering with a Police Officer and Assault on a Police Officer. That's just great. I hear the usual: "its all a big misunderstanding," but he tops it off by telling me that he just got released from jail because he couldn't pay his bond and his case hasn't been adjudicated. I about died. I told him I couldn't see him anymore and he was actually cool and said he totally understood.
Lesson learned: Do a background check on anyone you meet on line.
Sloppy Kisses,
Meriska
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