After years of putting up with him, you finally gave your husband the bullet.
As a divorcee with the kids gone, life is orderly and comfortable but one night sitting alone in your apartment drinking wine, the words of the old song come to mind, "I am so miserable without you; it is like having you here".
You turn to the internet and like so many Australians meet the person of your dreams online.
He is 22 and you are 45 years.
He is crazy about you and you decide to marry.
The Immigration Department (DIMIA) and your mother do not understand.
However, unless there are health or character issues, they should let him in but, first you must convince DIMIA that it is a loving, caring and committed relationship.
They will require evidence: Correspondence (Valentine Cards are good), telephone bills, emails, photographs etc.
No videos please.
Statutory declarations from your family and friends to prove your love for each other.
Two frequently asked questions: 1.
Will you really have to take the risk of introducing your new man to your family? Yes, I am afraid so.
2.
Are you allowed to have any cross words? Probably not without the risk of the words ending up in your mother's statutory declaration.
Your compliance will be policed by the "Roos" (Roving Officers) who may make visits to your "love nest" or occasionally hop out from behind bushes.
After say 2 months, a temporary visa can be issued.
If you are still together after 2 years, a permanent residence visa can be obtained.
If you manage to make three years, citizenship can be granted.
How many go's do I get at this? -I hear you ask.
Answer: Probably just one.
Especially, if the men keep getting younger.