Long distance/internet relationships are not easy. It all depends on where your heart really is, not where you think it is, just like if you are there, seeing the person face to face. Internet or in person, money problems is the worst enemy almost any relationship can have. As per the mother getting upset, I can see her side of things since most people don't want others to know their problems, especially if they are in dire straights because of financial problems. There is also the chance he was tugging at your heart strings to get money out of you. Not saying he was, but there are some not nice people out there that take advantage of others. Just be careful. On a happier note: Long distance romances can work out....if I may quote my "About Me" page: Carah, known in Nexus and TesAlliance for her wonderful house mods, also "Horses Gone Wild", is the other half of my heart. Her and I met in the Nexus Forums thread "You Know What I Like" in May 2008. First comments, then PMs, followed by email, IM, then phone calls and Skype. I had her fly from Canada to Colorado for in person visits. Romance grew and 27 Dec 2011 we started living together in Colorado. She wears a beautiful Black Hills Gold ring with a diamond in it, but no date has yet been set to finalize that transaction...