I found Irina's profile in February 2010. I wrote a long detailed letter to her. This letter got her attention and after a month of emails I called her on the phone. Then in May we started to skype. After that we talked on skype, phone, text and email several times a day. Irina had won a green card before we met and she was able to come to United States in August 2010. She has been working in several countries before that. Upon her arrival, when we saw each other, it was as if we had known each other forever. Irina came to my home and met my family, and now we are planning on getting married and having kids! Your advice was very helpful and all I can say is that men need not to be so pushy wanting to skype, first get to know the lady through letters and phone calls and win her heart. Especially try not to mention looks, love, brag etc... this turns them off. Eric and Irina (USA)