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I have a "friend" whos incarcerated. We were basically fwb before he went in for 9 months, we had the same type of thing going on 16 years ago. I only video visit him, text/email and take phone calls. He has somebody else holding him down finacially who is his business partner. He has asked for books ans I have sent them. Ive probably spent 400 on books and means of communication. Since June 1 hes called me everyday if not every other, sometimes twice a day. We talk flirty and were good friends. Hes made comments saying he won't sell me a dream while hes there, there's no point, he doesnt know where his future is taking him since he'll have to parole to another state. But we've talked everyday for a year and a half now, 9 months were bedore he went in and 7 in doing time. He knows I have feelings and want more. People tell me im being played and foolish. But hes never asked me for anything but friendship and some self help books. I dont knkw how many calls hes allowed or hes making in total a day, but hes very consistent with communication with me. We do video visits once a month, phone calls daily and emails once or twice a week. I think he just wants to stay connected to the outside world and isnt intentionally trying to "play me" but it still stings when I feel what I feel and he knows that and now people are talking. A part of me feels like hes scared to talk about the future because he thinks ill leave him.