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"The Internet has made it possible for prostitutes to fly solo and not get burned. They interview potential johns in public places, usually expensive restaurants. They 'date' for a long time -- sometimes months -- before agreeing to pair up. They may even hire a private detective to check the guy out."
Substitute "women" for "prostitutes" and "boyfriends" for "johns" and it sounds just like most peoples dating patterns.