I do not normally respond to this forum, mainly to ask for help once in awhile, but after reading this letter I have to write a comment.I know for sure why I am looking acros the pond for a lady. Sandra represents every reason why American men are fed up with American women. I doubt very much if you would find a Russian lady spouting off such as this. I guess they figure they really do not have prove to anyone that they are beautiful, in shape, sexy, have great personalities, have family values, and on, and on. Yes you are correct though many of them have a tough life. Maybe this is why they appreciate the little things in life. They are beautiful human beings inside and out, and each day do the best they can. I bought the lady I have been writing to some roses the other day, and for 3 days she wrote about them , and ow she loved them. When I was first married to my American wife I bought her roses and she said not to buy her flowers anymore , she would rather have the money or clothes. I would like to apologize to all the Russians ladies that has read Sandras letter. Russian ladies are not stealing American men, but rather American women are driving us away. Cheers to the ladies of FSU. Bob