Bobert,
On the Christian web site, in my last post, there is a section titled "Female Friend, Helping a Female Struggler". Don't know just how credible the advice is....but, there were cautions that caught my eye, especially if yer gut tells you (without meeting the person) that there is something odd about this person. But, on the other hand, over-reacting can often sometimes stir up as much trouble as it solves....and sometimes things have a way of just working themselves out...but, it never hurts to keep a watchful eye out for your loved ones...without over-reacting...in case a new aquaintance is not as well meaning as one would wish them to be. A friend once told me that " we build up credits with love ones in good times, that we can draw upon in uncertain times." That always stuck with me as being wise.