At one time, as a nonpaying member, I had my profile on a dating sight, here in the US. One of the ladies that replied to me was from Russia. Just out of curiosity I wrote her back and have continued to do so. She has never asked for any money. She says that she has money saved up and her dad has a real nice home that he'll gift to us, if we decide to marry. This lady gives me no reason to doubt her, yet after seeing so many negative stories I wonder.
Should I be concerned???
The only thing I can point out is the obvious, the fact that her father is willing to provide a house should you two decide to marry suggests that she has no intention of leaving Russia. If moving to Russia is okay with you then great (there are many wonderful things over there). You may have found a gem in her. She is not looking for your money and is instead looking for the personality features in a husband that Olga (our moderator) wrote about in another thread.
In contradiction to the others above: Yes, you should be concerned!
You mentioned she contacted you, she’s never asked for a cent, you correspond already for a while, she seems to have her own money, and her father promises you a house if you marry her. That, all in all, sounds like a nice woman from a nice family.
You also say you met her before becoming a paid member here, i.e. you’re looking around elsewhere since you ‘met’ her – but seem to like her, otherwise why post a question here?
Be very concerned: you might not be clever enough to spot a genuinely nice girl!
Good point Thunder - but I guess that in defense of dcrash, it doesn't hurt to look around, until you are truly commited. It may be a sticking point that she wants to stay in Russia. And if dcrash is anything like me... having known one Russian woman I decided to consider ONLY Russian women (American women just don't compare). So if he is not entirely sure if she is the special one, versus aspects of her culture, why not become a member? Its the best way, short of going over there, to meet more.
I see now that I was not clear when I spoke of her fathers house. Her father would gift us the house with option to sell it or keep it for when we go back to visit.
I do believe in her, yet I read so many negative articles that it really makes me wonder.
I thank everybody for your replies!!!
If everything else about her appeals to you - and you are really ready to commit: It appears that you have something terrific in her. The negatives you read about are basically women, who don't really exist except in their ads, or those who just want a western man for a bank account, etc. Evidently this is not the case for you. I hate to stereotype but I will do it anyway. Most Russian women are far above their western counterparts.
Hmmm, I think concern in natural. I would feel the same way if the person were in the same town, versus in the next country, though.
You haven't commited anything, nor has she from what I gather.
I would pursue this with a normal sense of caution. The end result should be you actually go there and see her. If all concerns are addressed at that point, congratulations! Granted, research where you are going and what you will do while there.
Cautious is natural. Just remember, nothing ventured, nothing gained.
Good point scottlf. Go and visit her. Make it a vacation. All it will cost you is a plane ticket and some spending money. If you get there and she's not for real, just spend some time in a different/beautiful country, where you may happen to meet the girl of your dreams. All in all, it sounds like you have very little to lose. Good luck to you. I hope we all have that kind of good fortune!