Sick Of The “Single” Relationship Status? Website Sells Fake Profile Girlfriends For The Desperate

For some people, Facebook is just another place to show off their relationship status.

Relationships and break-ups are now public information, pre-emptive Facebook stalking has ruined any would-be surprises on a first date (we’re grateful for this one) and the contest of who can gain more Likes on a couple’s selfie is in full-swing.

One Brazilian website has decided to cash in on this new trend in love and has identified a niche for potential profit.

Their product? Fake Facebook girlfriends.

We’re not joking.

For a bargain of $39.00 NamoroFake.com.br will create a Facebook girlfriend profile for you that includes comments and the all-important "relationship status" change for thirty days. Or, for those on a budget who want to earn a little street cred and have a pile of pleading exes, $19.00 will buy you a fake ex-girlfriend.

"Impress your friends," says the website. "Gain confidence with women."

Ah, finally... I can click the button.

Sure why not go for it? The website suggests a number of possible reasons to hire a fake flame.

"Sometimes having a fake girlfriend on the Internet helps make you more popular with the women and increases your self esteem," says the website.

"Sometimes people need to rent a fake girlfriend to make jealous a jealous ex-girlfriend. In truth, we have a lot of clients for that reason," it says.

"After a breakup, the ex-boyfriends want to show that they are already with another person to feel good. One immediate way to do this is to hire a fake girlfriend to maintain appearances."

Desperation wasn’t listed…

To bolster the ranks of fake girlfriends, the website is inviting women to send in their profiles, with a 50 per cent profit-sharing incentive.

There are currently no fake Facebook boyfriends for hire, though the site says it has plans to offer them in the future.

We’ll keep you updated.