Summary
- Chloe met and fell in love with a man she corresponded with online while he was in prison
- She initially reached out to prisoners for pen pals, but it developed into a romantic relationship
- Despite the challenges of their situation, they eventually got married
- The article explores the phenomenon of forming relationships with inmates through online correspondence
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- Some women are drawn to writing to prisoners and forming romantic connections
- There are benefits to staying connected with inmates, but there can also be serious risks
- The article shares the story of a woman who fell victim to a manipulative and abusive ex-prisoner
- Dr. Kim Dilati explains the psychological reasons why some women may fall for incarcerated men
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- Some women are drawn to relationships with inmates because of a feeling of control and familiarity.
- Prisoners may take advantage of these pen pal relationships for financial gain and housing prospects upon release.
- Women outside the prison system may feel valued or connected in these relationships, but they exist in a vacuum.
- Challenges arise post-release, with trust issues and scheduling difficulties impacting the relationship.