Mr. Handsome: The Fantasy Begins

He introduced himself as a successful Italian-Canadian widower. He had a daughter, ran his own hospital contracting business, and carried just enough emotional vulnerability to seem sincere. On the surface, he was confident, kind, and consistent — almost too perfect. But as his story unfolded, so did the questions. This is where the deception begins.

“You can’t compare me to anyone else — I’m not like other men."

It stuck with me — the way even a compliment could set him off. I remember thinking: it’s human nature to compare things. I said that to him. But he wouldn’t hear it. And that’s when I started to feel like I could mess up just by being myself.

The Persona He built

  • Italian-Canadian widower

  • Daughter in her mid-20s, working in theatre

  • Ran his own hospital contracting business

  • Based in Canada, often working remotely

  • Practicing vegetarian

  • Went through therapy to process the loss of his wife

  • Claimed to be emotionally ready to love again

  • Said he was looking for his “next great love” in this final chapter of life

  • Preferred phone calls over texting — “to stay authentic”