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‘My coronary heart goes out to Katie Price – however there have been purple flags’

JUST JANE: Today our agony aunt Jane O’Gorman is dealing with the issue of love across the miles. Should Katie Price have done things differently in her dealings with fourth husband Lee Andrews? What can we learn from her experience?

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Every day, the Daily Star’s very own agony aunt Jane O’Gorman is on hand to tackle your issues and concerns with some straight-talking but sound advice.

If you want help, you can write to Just Jane, Daily Star, One Canada Square, London, E145AP or email [email protected]. Please note that Jane cannot respond to individual letters and not all problems will be published.

Dear Jane

I’ve met a hot man online. We message each other all the time and he’s genuinely interested in my life.

It doesn’t hurt that he’s sexually adventurous and the cybersex we enjoy is off the scale…

My question is this, can a long-distance relationship work? He’s keen for me to visit him and has offered to send me the airfare. But there is no way that we can be together full time for years because he has business commitments and so do I.

I’m just an ordinary person but I look at someone like Katie Price – and how badly her long-distance marriage to Lee Andrews has panned out – and worry that we won’t be able to make a go of things.

Help.

JANE SAYS: My heart goes out to Katie Price at this very difficult time because she’s a mum and a human being and she’s worried and hurting.

You’re absolutely right to be concerned about embarking on a long-distance romance with the guy you’re in contact with because long separations are notoriously difficult to navigate and get right.

First off, please don’t rush into anything. Take your time. Get to know your person as well as you can. Do your research online and on social media. Does he seem genuine? Are there any obvious red flags?

Have ex-partners posted anything worrying about him? Sadly, Katie chose to dismiss fourth husband Lee Andrews’ ex-girlfriends who had a lot to say on the subject of his finances, his promises and his back story.

Are there any inconsistencies in your guy’s story? Do photographs and films of him look genuine or might they have been faked or the work of AI?

Then we come to money, which is the biggest red flag of them all. You say that he has offered to pay your air fare to visit him, but you would be better off paying your own way. Don’t be beholden to anyone and definitely don’t part with a penny of your cash no matter how convincing any sob stories may be.

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I don’t care if his granny’s leg is falling off or he has funds trapped in Kenya – keep your money in the bank and don’t budge. Look, it’s your life and you must do what you feel is best, but you must trust your instincts and think with your head and not your heart.

That might be easier said than done when the cybersex is good and you’re feeling cherished, but this is no time for niceties. As a parting shot, I’d like to send a message to Katie wishing her well and urging her to take care of herself. She has been in the grip of an accomplished and devious love rat.

There is life beyond this current situation. Lee never defined you, Katie, and you will rise again – hopefully older and wiser this time around. Sadly, there are seasoned scam artists the world over and we all need to be wise to their ruthless and convincing ways. Report any romance fraud to the police.