Alan: You can still get her to talk to your mum on the phone and stuff, if your mum is one of those that constant nags you as to why you haven't got a girlfriend, or you are gay and don't want her to know yet, etc. If you want to show your 'girlfriend' personally to someone, you have to use an escort, but if it can be done on the phone or through letters etc, then virtual girlfriends are much cheaper. Others just want a girl to talk to, without paying escort-girl prices.
Hey Kink, do we get a discount for being CF members?

Actually, ignore that, i've just read your sig